Additional Program Information

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a Graduation and Comprehensive Examination Application and submit to the office of Graduate Studies.

Master's Candidacy for the Comprehensive Exam/Graduation Form

Framingham State University

Office of Graduate Studies, Dwight Hall Rm 202

100 State Street

Framingham, MA 01701

  • Application deadlines are strictly adhered to. The deadline for submitting the Graduate Application for December is August 15, May the deadline is January 15, and the August deadline is April 15.
  • The Application includes both Commencement and Comprehensive Examination information.
  • The Comprehensive Exam is conducted by a three-member panel and must be passed. A majority ruling determines the result.
  • A student who fails the exam is given one opportunity to re-take. The repeat cannot be taken in the same semester of failure without the approval of the Dean and Program Advisor. Students must file a new application for the retake. Please see the Graduate Catalog for further details.

Transfer Credit

Requests for a waiver of a program prerequisite or approval of transfer credit of an equivalent graduate course completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Courses accepted in transfer must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward a Framingham State University degree program.


Financial Aid

In order to be eligible for financial aid, you must be matriculated in a degree program and enrolled in at least two courses per semester. For more information visit the Framingham State University Financial Aid Office, or call 508-626-4534.


International Students:

https://www.framingham.edu/admissions-and-aid/admissions/graduate-admissions/International-Applicants/index

Application materials such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, test score reports and copies of teaching licenses should be mailed directly to:

Admissions Processing Center
Framingham State University
Dwight Hall, Room 209
100 State Street, PO Box 9101
Framingham, MA 01701-9101