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Application Process

How to Apply

  • Apply for Admission


    • If you apply online, we will waive the $35 application fee.

  • Request that one official transcript reflecting your highest degree conferred be sent to:

    Hood College Graduate School
    401 Rosemont Avenue
    Frederick, MD 21701-8575

    Transcript request form (PDF, 38kb)

    Students holding a doctoral degree may submit a letter from their employer verifying their degree in lieu of submitting transcripts. Please note that certain programs require the submission of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

  • To ensure timely review of applications and enrollment, students are strongly encouraged to apply and submit all required supplemental documents by the following deadlines:

    • July 15 for fall semester
    • December 1 for spring semester
    • May 1 for summer terms

    Any applications to become complete after the deadlines may be reviewed on a space and time permitting basis. Late applications may be deferred for review for the following semester. International students requiring Visas must adhere to these deadlines to be considered for the semester of choice.

  • International Students

Criteria

The Graduate School welcomes applications from qualified candidates holding a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. GRE or GMAT exams are not required.

The following degree or certificate programs have additional application requirements:

  • Biomedical Science (M.S.)
    Students applying for the Biomedical Science program must complete an essay that includes the student's matriculation intent, future goals and relevance of work experience. All official transcripts must be submitted.
  • Business Administration (M.B.A.)
    Students applying for the M.B.A. program must complete an essay of 250 words or less that includes background experience and future goals. All official transcripts must be submitted, as well as a résumé and two letters of recommendation.
  • Ceramic Arts (Certificate)
    Submit an essay detailing your experiences in clay and your art background, as well as your goals for entering the program. Submit a portfolio of 10-20 images of your work. Slides are preferable. Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator, Joyce Michaud, jmichaud@hood.edu.
  • Ceramic Arts (M.F.A.)
    Submit all official transcripts. All applicants should submit a portfolio of no more than 20 images submitted as 35mm slides or 300dpi digital images; a slide/image index with written objectives for the body of work; a résumé; an essay (no more than 500 words) discussing how the M.F.A. relates to previous experience, current direction, career and academic goals and two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's recent work. An interview and portfolio review with the program director is also required.
  • Information Technology(M.S.)
    Submit transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended. Submit a résumé or statement summarizing your experience and goals.
  • Information Technology with Information Technology Concentration(M.S.)
    All official transcripts and a résumé must be submitted.
  • Computer Science (M.S.)
    All official transcripts and a résumé must be submitted.
  • Curriculum and Instruction (M.S.)
    Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview and essay (required).
  • Educational Leadership (M.S. and certification preparation)
    Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview and essay (required).
  • Environmental Biology
    Students applying for the Environmental Biology program must complete an essay of 500 words or less that includes background experience and future goals. All Official transcripts must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are suggested but not required.
  • Humanities (M.A.)
    Submit a formal essay of no more than 500 words, discussing how the M.A. in Humanities relates to your previous academic experience and to your occupational or personal goals.
  • Management of Information Technology (M.S)
    All official transcripts and a résumé must be submitted.
  • Mathematics Education (M.S.)
    All official transcripts must be submitted. Students applying for the Mathematics Education program must complete a one-page statement describing how the M.S. in Mathematics Education relates to their previous academic and professional experience and to their occupational or personal goals.
  • Reading Specialization (M.S)
    Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview and essay (required).
  • Thanatology (M.A.)
    Submit a written statement of goals and two letters of reference. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview (required).