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G R A D U A T E & DOCTORAL P R O G R A M S
G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e P r o g r a m
Project Management
Food and Nutrition Science
M a s t e r ' s D e g r e e P r o g r a m s
Biology
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Media Management
Psychology
Sport Management
D o c t o r a l P r o g r a m s
Educational Administration & Supervision (Ed.D.)
Psychology (Ph.D.)
www.vsu.edu | [email protected]
Office of Graduate Admissions
Program Degree Fall Spring
Biology Master of Science May 1st November 1st
Computer Science - M.S. Master of Science May 1st November 1st
Counselor Education Master of Education, Master of Science April 1st November 1st
Criminal Justice Master of Science May 1st November 1st
Economics Master of Arts May 1st November 1st
Education Master of Education, Master of Science May 1st November 1st
Educational Administration & Supervision Master of Education, Master of Science April 1st November 1st
Educational Administration & Supervision Doctor of Education April 1st Admits for Fall terms
only
Food & Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate May 1st November 1st
Mathematics Master of Science May 1st November 1st
Media Management Master of Arts April 1st November 1st
Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Interdisciplinary Studies May 1st November 1st
Project Management Graduate Certificate May 1st November 1st
Psychology Master of Science April 1st Admits for Fall terms only
Psychology Doctor of Philosophy January 15th Admits for Fall terms only
Sport Management Master of Science May 1st November 1st
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
Graduate & Doctoral Programs Application Deadlines
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http://www.naces.org//members.html
As Virginia's "Opportunity University", we want to remove every possible barrier to higher education.
(We prefer World Education Services, (WES)
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
A completed application packet will consist of:
Graduate Application for Admission: completed and submitted on-line.
NOTES:
NOTES:
You may provide an unofficial transcript for current unfinished coursework (i.e., you have not graduated
from your current degree program). However, you must provide the official degree awarding transcript prior to actual enrollment.
Send your official transcripts to:
An applicant for graduate study is expected to hold, as a minimum, the bachelor’s degree from a college or
university of recognized standing. The applicant’s preparation must be appropriate to the desired program, and
must meet the requirements of the specific degree program pursued. Your application will be evaluated when
all necessary materials are received.
Application Fee: discontinued. Please do not pay an application fee.
Official Transcript(s):
Official transcripts from the college / university awarding the Bachelor’s degree
https://recruiter.ec.vsu.edu/admissions/pages/welcome.aspx
Graduates of Virginia State University (VSU) are NOT required to submit VSU transcripts, but must submit
transcripts for all other colleges or universities attended
Official Evaluated transcripts for coursework completed at colleges or universities outside of the United
States. To select an approved evaluating agency visit:
Official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
Office of Graduate Admissions
PO Box 9080
US Mail
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia 23803
Electronic
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4.
5.
GRE
*IELTS
Interview
PRAXIS
Professional Letters of
Recommendation
Resume or Vitae
Supplemental Application
*TOEFL
Virginia Communication
Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
Writing Sample
Graduate Record Examination (GRE):
At Virginia State University, some programs require official scores from the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) " General Test " ., some programs do not.
Official GRE scores must be no more than five (5) or six (6) years old, depending upon program.
To schedule the GRE, please visit www.ets.org
www.ets.org
Supplemental Requirements:
Based upon your intended program of study, you may be required to submit additional information as indicated
below:
Authorize Virginia State University to access your official GRE Scores. Our institution code is 5860 .
Required for Biology, Criminal Justice & Media Management
* TOEFL or IELTS, not both
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Required for Biology, Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision
(EDAS), Media Management & Psychology; on official letterhead; must contain
recommender's contact information
Required for Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision (EDAS) &
Psychology
Required for Counselor Education, Food & Nutrition Science, Interdisciplinary Studies &
Psychology; required in addition to the Graduate Application for Admission
Internet Based 61 (prefer 71), Computer Based 173 (prefer 193), Paper Based 500 (prefer
527); required if your native language is not English and you have not completed
coursework in the United States
Required for Elementary & Special Education
Contact the academic program if you are concerned about the minimum scores required.
Required for Biology, Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision
(EDAS), Food & Nutrition Science & Psychology
6.0 preferred, 5.5 minimum; required if your native language is not English and you have
not completed coursework in the United States
Required for Counselor Education & Psychology; you will be contacted by the academic
department--ensure your contact information is accurate
Required for Elementary & Special Education
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Degree OfferedSupplemental
Application
Letters of
Recommendation
Resume /
Vitae
Personal
Statement
Writing
Sample
Graduate
Record
Exam
PRAXIS VCLA
Master of Science 3 Yes Yes
Master of Science
Master of Education
Master of Science
Community Counseling concentration 3 Yes Yes Yes
School Counseling concentration 3 Yes Yes Yes
Master of Science 3 Yes Yes
Master of Arts
Pure Economics concentration
Public Administration concentration
Project Management concentration
Master of Education
Master of Science
Curriculum & Instruction concentration
Elementary Education concentration Yes Yes
Special Education concentration Yes Yes
Master of Education
Master of Science3 Yes Yes Yes
Administrative Leadership concentration 3 Yes Yes Yes
Organizational Leadership concentration 3 Yes Yes Yes
Educational Administration &
Supervision
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
Supplemental Requirements for Doctoral & Graduate Programs
Program
Biology
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Degree OfferedSupplemental
Application
Letters of
Recommendation
Resume /
Vitae
Personal
Statement
Writing
Sample
Graduate
Record
Exam
PRAXIS VCLA
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
Supplemental Requirements for Doctoral & Graduate Programs
Program
Biology Doctor of Education 3 Yes Yes *Yes Yes
Graduate Certificate Yes Yes
Doctor of Philosophy
Behavioral & Community
Health Sciencesconcentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes
Clinical Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes
Master of
Interdisciplinary Yes 3 Yes
Master of Education
Master of Science
Pure Mathematics area of specialty
Applied Mathematics area of specialty
Mathematics Education concentration
Master of Arts 3 2
Graduate Certificate
Master of Science
General Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes
Clinical Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes
Master of Science
Educational Administration &
Supervision
Food & Nutrition Science
Mathematics
Sport Management
Media Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Project Management
Psychology
Health Psychology
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Administrative Leadership Concentration Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision
Administrative Leadership Concentration Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision
Applied Mathematics Area of Specialty Master of Science in Mathematics
Behavioral & Community Health Sciences Concentration Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Biology Program Master of Science in Biology
Clinical Psychology Concentration Master of Science in Psychology
Clinical Psychology Concentration Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Community Counseling Concentration Master of Education in Counselor Education
Community Counseling Concentration Master of Science in Counselor Education
Computer Science Program Master of Science in Computer Science
Criminal Justice Program Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Curriculum & Instruction Concentration Master of Education in Education
Curriculum & Instruction Concentration Master of Science in Education
Educational Administration & Supervision Program Doctor of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision
Elementary Education Concentration Master of Education in Education
Elementary Education Concentration Master of Science in Education
Food & Nutrition Science Program Graduate Certificate in Food & Nutrition Science
If you complete the requirements for the: You will earn the:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Doctoral & Graduate Programs, Concentrations & Areas of Specialty
Virginia State University
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If you complete the requirements for the: You will earn the:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Doctoral & Graduate Programs, Concentrations & Areas of Specialty
Virginia State University
General Psychology Concentration Master of Science in Psychology
Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Mathematics Education Concentration Master of Science in Mathematics
Mathematics Education Concentration Master of Education in Mathematics
Media Management Program Master of Arts in Media Management
Organizational Leadership Concentration Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision
Organizational Leadership Concentration Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision
Project Management Concentration Master of Arts in Economics
Project Management Program Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Public Administration Concentration Master of Arts in Economics
Pure Economics Concentration Master of Arts in Economics
Pure Mathematics Area of Specialty Master of Science in Mathematics
School Counseling Concentration Master of Education in Counselor Education
School Counseling Concentration Master of Science in Counselor Education
Special Education Concentration Master of Education in Education
Special Education Concentration Master of Science in Education
Sport Management Program Master of Science in Sport Management
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Accessing Your Virginia State University
Online Application for Admission
You may create an online account and / or log into your VSU application account at
anytime by using one of the two methods indicated below:
METHOD # 1
1. Go to www.vsu.edu.
2. Under NEW toVSU? Select Apply Online.
3. Select Graduate Applicants from left side of page.
4. Select Apply Now button on right site of web page.
5. Log into your account with the User Name and Password you created when
you initially set up the account, or click on Submit to Create Account (new
users).
If you do not remember your User Name or Password, please click on the Forgot
your User Name or Password link and follow the instructions.
METHOD # 2
1. Click the link below.
https://recruiter.ec.vsu.edu/Admissions/Pages/Welcome.aspx
or, type the URL above into your browser.
2. Log into your account with the User Name and Password you created when
you initially set up the account, or click Submit to Create Account (new users).
If you do not remember your User Name or Password, please click Forgot your User
Name or Password link and follow the instructions.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Virginia State University
ATTN: Office of Graduate Admissions
P. O. Box 9080
Petersburg, VA 23806
WEB ADDRESS:
http://www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/graduate-apply/index.php
EMAIL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
(804) 524-5984 Work
(804) 524-1165 Work
(804) 524-5904 Work
(804) 524-6943 Fax
CAMPUS LOCATION:
20716 4th Avenue
Suites G & H (2nd Floor)
STAFF:
Ms. Rhonda M. Williams Mr. Joseph J. Suber, Jr.
Graduate Admissions Specialist Director
[email protected] [email protected]
(804) 524-1165 (804) 524-5904(804) 524-5984
Virginia State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Academic Transcript
Transcripts from Colleges or Universities outside the United States…
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
P. O. Box 9080
Petersburg, VA 23806
2. Language Testing
If your native language is not English…
Please have your OFFICIAL TOEFL or IELTS language scores sent to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Virginia State University
P. O. Box 9080
Petersburg, VA 23806
http://www.wes.org
Please note that these requirements are in addition to those required of all graduate students.
http://www.naces.org//members.html
You may choose IELTS to schedule your English language testing. https://www.ielts.org/en-us
You may choose TOEFL to schedule your English language testing. https://www.ets.org
International Requirements for Admission
If you attended a college or university outside the United States, you must provide an official
evaluated transcript (not from you to us, but from the evaluating agency to us). Please do not send
any transcript directly to us that is from a college or university outside of the United States--send it to
an evaluating agency.
Access one of our approved credential evaluating services from this website:
Please have the credentialing agency (other than World Education Services (WES)) send your
OFFICIAL evaluated academic transcript to:
We prefer and recommend World Education Services (WES) (a mailed copy to us from WES is not
necessary as we can access your evaluated transcript in the WES online portal.
Virginia State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
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International Requirements for Admission
Virginia State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
3. Health History
University Health Center
P. O. Box 9082, Memorial Hall, Room B-1
Petersburg, VA 23806
(804) 524-5711 (Work) | (804) 524-5026 (Fax)
Access the Health Forms here:
Ms. Florence J. Marshall, [email protected]
P.O. Box 9086 (804) 524-5928
Petersburg, VA 23806 Trinkle Hall, Room 204
4. Financial Certification
5. Form I - 20
The International Student Advisor will evaluate your Financial Documentation to ensure that you
have satisfied Department of Homeland Security directives. When all admission and Department of
Homeland Security requirements have been met, a Form I-20 will be mailed to you. If you already
have a Visa or permanent residency card, submit these to the International Student Advisor.
Current estimated expenses: $33,060.00 (US Currency)
All first-time graduate students are required to provide a complete health history and proof of
immunization to Student Health Services. The CERTIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION must be
completed fully and accurately by the student's health care provider prior to matriculation at Virginia
State University. Send all completed health forms to:
http://www.vsu.edu/healthservices/health-evaluation.php
http://www.vsu.edu/academics/services-support/international-student-advising.php
Certified Affidavit of Support (including Bank Statement not less than 6 months old) attesting to
funds available while studying on a 12-month basis (copies of bank drafts and financial statements
will not be accepted).
The International Student Advisor will assist with your Financial Certification and Form I -20.
International Student Advisor
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