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One of the first steps in pursuing your graduate degree is applying for admission to your program. The following will guide you through our admissions process.
Application Deadlines:
Framingham State reviews applications on a rolling basis for students who wish to begin their studies in the fall (September) and spring (January) semesters. The sooner that you apply and submit all required documentation, the sooner you will get an admissions decision. The Graduate Admissions team does have preferred deadlines of July 1 (Fall) and December 1 (Spring); however, will review applications up until the week prior to classes beginning.
Admissions Requirements:
Completed online application and $50.00 non-refundable application fee
A completed online application can be submitted without required documentation being added. You will get a link to your status page where you can upload required documentation at another time.
College-level Transcripts*
Applicants must provide transcripts from any and all colleges/universities attended in the past where college credit is received. Any college coursework or degree obtained overseas will need to be evaluated for US equivalency.
*Official Transcripts can be sent electronically to gradadmissions@framingham.edu from your previous institution or they can be mailed in a sealed envelope to:
Graduate Admissions Processing Center
Framingham State University
PO Box 9101
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Letters of Recommendation
Within the application, there is a section where applicants enter their contact information for their recommenders. Letters of recommendation must come electronically through the application portal.
Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose prompt can be located on your specific programs academic website.
Additional Requirements
Test Scores (if applicable) – please refer to your program’s webpage for required test scores
Art Portfolio – PBTL – Art, M.Ed. Secondary Education, Art and M.Ed. Art only via Slideroom
International Applicants – please refer to the International Applicant website for additional requirements on course-by-course evaluations and English Proficiency Exam requirements