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Application instructions for Master of Science Degrees

The Graduate Council encourages interested students to complete the admission process. The general application requirements for admission at Eastern Connecticut State University are as follows. Satisfactory completion of these requirements results in an application review but does not guarantee admission. 

Standard Requirements

  1. A completed application for admission – APPLY ONLINE
  2. A bachelor’s degree from an approved/accredited institution.
    • M.S. in Accounting: minimum GPA of 2.70
    • M.S. in Applied Data Science: minimum GPA of 2.70
    • M.S. in Management: minimum GPA of 2.70
    • M.S. in Education (Various): minimum GPA of 3.0; 2.7 GPA for Educational Technology
  3. $50 non-refundable application fee*
  4. Official college transcript(s) for all non-Eastern colleges/universities attended.
  5. The contact information for references**:
    • M.S. in Accounting: Two recommendation surveys completed by individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities to complete graduate work.
    • M.S. in Applied Data Science: Two recommendation surveys completed by individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities to complete graduate work.
    • M.S. in Management: Two recommendation surveys completed by individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities to complete graduate work.
    • M.S. in Education (various): Two recommendation survey for non-certification students or three for CARE certification candidates. CARE recommendations should be from an academic professor or a professional K-12 educator.

 

*Application Fee Waivers may be available upon request. Potential qualifying factors for a fee waiver include participation in special undergraduate programs, Financial Aid need, or household income. Fee waivers are distributed on a limited basis and are not guaranteed.  Please email graduateadmission@easternct.edu to inquire about a fee waiver.

**Applicants enter the contact information for references as "supplemental items" after submitting the online application.

Submit admission requirements to:
Eastern Connecticut State University
Graduate Division - Webb Hall 160
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
USA

Please contact us at (860) 465-5264 or via email at graduateadmission@easternct.edu. Admissions' fax number is (860) 465-4538.

 

Additional Requirements

If applicable

M.S. in Applied Data Science:

  • A college level statistics course.
    • This can be done after admission to the program but must be complete prior to moving forward.

M.S. in Educational Studies (Non-Certification):

  • A copy of a valid State Teacher’s Certificate or Evidence of Significant Teaching Experience.
  • A statement of professional goals. Statements can be uploaded as supplemental items in the online application.

M.S. in Education Technology: A resume/curriculum vitae.

M.S. in Education with Teacher Certification:

  • Praxis core, SAT, ACT or GRE scores
  • Praxis II score (for Secondary Education)

M.S. in Management:

  • A Resume/curriculum vitae.
  • A statement of professional goals. Statements can be uploaded as supplemental items in the online application. 

M.S. in Special Education:

  • A copy of a valid State Teacher’s Certificate or Evidence of Significant Teaching Experience.
  • A statement of professional goals. Statements can be uploaded as supplemental items in the online application.

Please contact us with questions:

deadlines:

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. We will do our best to assist you with completion of your application and processing of admission prior to the start date of each term. Please contact graduateadmission@easternct.edu if you would like to discuss a timeline for admission. Thank you. 

You can find dates and deadlines on course registration, add/drop, withdrawals, and associated refunds at:                                                                      https://www.easternct.edu/registrar/dates.html.

Plans of Study and other forms can be found at "Other Forms." (Please note that the forms require Adobe Reader.)

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Graduate Assistantships and Teacher Residencies

For more information, contact the Graduate Division at graduateadmission@easternct.edu.

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