How to Apply – Master’s Degrees

Applying as a Master’s Student
  • Complete the online application form.
  • Pay the $40 nonrefundable application fee online.
  • Official Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution). Send directly to Felician University from the academic institution or you may send in sealed envelope from each academic institution or from one of the following agencies:
    • Any NACES-accredited translation evaluator (preferred)
    • Student’s Ministry of Education
    • U.S. consular officer
    • EducationUSA adviser

Please note: We cannot accept photocopies or faxes of transcripts. Also, academic records issued in a language other than English must be translated and attested to by the institution of origin or an e-approved translation agency accredited through NACES.

  • TOEFL or IELTS score report.
  • Personal statement explaining your reason for pursuing the program.
  • Resume.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • One copy of your passport information page.
  • Financial Affidavit and Bank Statement of students who seek an I-20.
Demonstrating English Proficiency
  • Provide an English Proficiency Exam score report – please see below for requirements
  • Please Note: If you do not meet our English proficiency requirements, you can participate in an ESL program with one of our English as a Second Language School Partners.

If your native language is not English, you will need to submit a qualifying test of English score report. We accept any one of the following exams:

TOEFL IBT IELTS PTE English Duolingo
Graduate Score 79 6.5 56 105

A TOEFL/IELTS exam is not required if you meet AT LEAST ONE of the following:

  • Graduated high school or completed at least one year at an institution at a recognized English-speaking country and took at least one year of non-ESL English. Please see our Country Exemption List.
  • Earned a C or better in an English 101 course from an American university or received a score of four or higher on the AP English exam.
  • Obtained an ELS English for Academic Purposes Level 112 Completion Certificate within the past two years.
  • Obtained a Campus Education Academic Preparation Level 5 Completion Certificate within the past year.
  • Other English Score Reports can be submitted to prove English Proficiency on a case-to-case basis.
Where do I send my documents?

Most application documents can be scanned and submitted via e-mail to the Office of International Programs. Official copies of transcripts can be sent to:

Office of Graduate Admission
Felician University
One Felician Way
Rutherford, NJ 07070

Phone: 201.355.1465
Fax: 201.355.1443