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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements
    1. Personal statement.
    2. Three letters of recommendation. (At least one from a faculty member and at least one from a student affairs professional. The third letter may be from another faculty member, another student affairs professional, an academic or student organization advisor, or a work supervisor.)
    3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
    4. Current resume.

    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Address the following: How did you arrive at the point where you decided that you wished to pursue a career in College Student Affairs? What were the experiences and who influenced you in this decision? What values are inherent in this decision that you expect would inform your practice of the profession?
    Deadlines
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    Spring 2025
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    Oct 15, 2024
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 15, 2024
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    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2024
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2024
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    Spring 2026
    U.S.
    Oct 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 15, 2025
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2025
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements

    1. Personal statement.

    2. Official undergraduate transcripts.


    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.

    Personal Statement Instructions
    Briefly, please indicate your goals in applying to enroll as a non-degree/non-matriculated student. Do you intend to apply to a degree and/or certification program in the future? If so, which one?
    Deadlines
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    Spring 2025
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2025
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    N/A
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    Summer 2025
    U.S.
    Jul 1, 2025
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    N/A
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    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Sep 1, 2025
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    N/A
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    Spring 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
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    N/A
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    Summer 2026
    U.S.
    Jul 1, 2026
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    N/A
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    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Sep 1, 2026
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    N/A
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements
    1. Personal statement.
    2. Three letters of recommendation.
    3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
    4. Current resume.

    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Address the following: How did you arrive at the point where you decided that you wished to pursue a career in College Student Affairs? What were the experiences and who influenced you in this decision? What values are inherent in this decision that you expect would inform your practice of the profession?
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Spring 2025
    U.S.
    Oct 15, 2024
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 15, 2024
    Term
    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2024
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2024
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    Spring 2026
    U.S.
    Oct 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 15, 2025
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2025
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements

    1. Personal statement.

    2. Official undergraduate transcripts.


    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.

    Personal Statement Instructions
    Briefly, please indicate your goals in applying to enroll as a non-degree/non-matriculated student. Do you intend to apply to a degree and/or certification program in the future? If so, which one?
    Deadlines
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    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Summer 2025
    U.S.
    Jul 1, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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    Summer 2026
    U.S.
    Jul 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements

    1. Personal statement/narrative (approximately one page in length) that describes why the program is relevant to the applicant's interests and/or career goals.

    2. Resume/CV (Optional)

    3. Two letters of recommendation.

    4. Official undergraduate transcripts.


    No program requirements may be met at any other institution.


    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.

    Deadlines
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    Spring 2025
    U.S.
    Oct 15, 2024
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 15, 2024
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    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2024
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    Dec 15, 2024
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    Spring 2026
    U.S.
    Oct 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Oct 15, 2025
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Dec 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Dec 15, 2025
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements

    Open to RU Mason Gross undergraduate BFA dance majors only. Must be a junior, senior, or BFA transfer student to apply.

    1. Personal statement

    2. Resume

    3. One letter of recommendation

    4. Official undergraduate transcripts - the New Jersey Department of Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to a teacher education program.


    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.

    Test Requirements

    Passing Praxis Core test scores (Reading: 156, Writing: 162, Math: 150). Information on the Core test can be found here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core


    In lieu of Praxis Core scores:

    * SAT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and Reading or both Math and Verbal

    * ACT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and English

    * GRE scores greater than 50th percentile in both Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning


    Test scores must not be older than five years at the time of the application deadline. Only official (not self-reported) scores will be accepted.

    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please provide a 3 paragraph statement that explains: 1) your desire to become a teacher; 2) your reasons for applying to the specific program area (e.g., Elementary, English, Special Education, Mathematics, etc.); and 3) your understanding of the GSE’s commitment to social justice education (as per the GSE mission statement) as it relates to your specific teaching goals.
    Deadlines
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    Summer 2025
    U.S.
    Mar 8, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Mar 8, 2025
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    Summer 2026
    U.S.
    Mar 8, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Mar 8, 2026
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements

    This track is for applicants who have obtained an undergraduate degree in dance.


    *Admissions Requirements:

    http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/admissions/dance/how-apply#EdM Checklist


    Application materials:

    1. Personal statement.

    2. Resume.

    3. One letter of recommendation.

    3. Official undergraduate transcripts - the New Jersey Department of Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to a teacher education program.

    4. Audition.

    5. Interview.

    6. Recommended submission of choreographic work.


    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester. 

    Test Requirements

    Passing Praxis Core test scores (Reading: 156, Writing: 162, Math: 150). Information on the Core test can be found here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core In lieu of Praxis Core scores: * SAT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and Reading or both Math and Verbal * ACT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and English * GRE scores greater than 50th percentile in both Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning Test scores must not be older than five years at the time of the application deadline. Only official (not self-reported) scores will be accepted.

    Passing Praxis Core test scores (Reading: 156, Writing: 162, Math: 150). Information on the Core test can be found here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core

    In lieu of Praxis Core scores:
    * SAT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and Reading or both Math and Verbal
    * ACT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and English
    * GRE scores greater than 50th percentile in both Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning

    Test scores must not be older than five years at the time of the application deadline. Only official (not self-reported) scores will be accepted.


    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please provide a 3 paragraph statement that explains: 1) your desire to become a teacher; 2) your reasons for applying to the specific program area (e.g., Elementary, English, Special Education, Mathematics, etc.); and 3) your understanding of the GSE’s commitment to social justice education (as per the GSE mission statement) as it relates to your specific teaching goals.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Mar 8, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Mar 8, 2025
    Term
    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Mar 8, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Mar 8, 2026
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements
    *Admissions Requirements:
    http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/admissions/dance/how-apply#EdM Checklist

    *The NJ Certificate of Eligibility will not be accepted as a qualified teaching credential -- CE holders should apply to 15207C. NJ Provisional certificate holders must have a minimum of 40 hours of documented and validated teaching experience prior to graduation. NJCEAS, NJ Standard, NY Initial and Professional certificates are accepted. Out of state certificates must align with NJ required internship and qualified PK-12 teaching experience.

    Application materials:
    1. Personal statement.
    2. Three letters of recommendation.
    3. Two copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
    4. Current resume.
    5. Audition.
    6. Interview.
    7. Resume.
    8. Copy of teaching certificate.
    A portfolio is recommended for applicants interested in the funded TA position and scholarships.

    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
    Test Requirements
    GRE General
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please provide a statement of your teaching philosophy and your professional aims.
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
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    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Feb 1, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Feb 1, 2025
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    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Feb 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Feb 1, 2026
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements

    1. Personal statement.
    2. Two letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation is expected from a supervisor or former supervisor and one from a professor, or a former professor, or someone who can assess the candidate's potential for academic work.
    3. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.

    Test Requirements

    GRE General (waived for summer 2021 applications)

    Personal Statement Instructions

    Please answer the following questions in your personal statement: What do you hope to learn from participating in Rutgers' Ed.D. program? How will participating in this program advance your career? What experience do you bring to the program that will help you succeed in and benefit other students? Please describe one experience in your professional life where you made a major contribution. What did you do and why? What helped or hindered you, and what were the outcomes? Please list all state certifications you have earned, including the year and the state. Please provide a substantial sample of what you consider to be your best writing from a graduate level program (master's/prior doctoral) or from your professional work. You should upload the document to your application. Please title the document "lastname.writing sample".

    Deadlines
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    Summer 2025
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2025
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    Summer 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
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  • Graduate School of Education
    Program Requirements
    Statement of Program Intent.

    No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Briefly, please indicate your goals in applying to enroll as a non-degree/non-matriculated student. Do you intend to apply to a degree and/or certification program in the future? If so, which one?
    Deadlines
    Term
    U.S.
    Non-U.S.
    Term
    Spring 2025
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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    Summer 2025
    U.S.
    Jul 1, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
    Term
    Fall 2025
    U.S.
    Sep 1, 2025
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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    Spring 2026
    U.S.
    Jan 15, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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    Summer 2026
    U.S.
    Jul 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Sep 1, 2026
    Non-U.S.
    N/A
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