The application process requires that you complete and return your application to our Graduate Admissions Office according to the instructions. Your application must be accompanied by the application fee and the following documents:
- Three letters of recommendation are required. These may be emailed directly to GraduateAdmissions@cau.edu. At least two of your references should be former instructors in your major area. We suggest that your name be written in the spaces provided before you submit them to your references.
- Official transcript (undergraduate/graduate), sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.
- Admissions deadlines are June 1st for Fall Semester and October 1st for Spring Semester. Applications received after those dates will be considered for the subsequent semester.
- Admission to the Department requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
When selecting applicants for admission, the faculty considers academic background, work experience, and potential for successfully completing the requirements of the degree. We look forward to you joining our program!
Applying as a First Year International Student
We recommend applying through Clark Atlanta University Application or The Common Application.
In order to process foreign transcripts, you should have your transcript evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or a similar service. If you have not graduated from an English-speaking secondary school you should submit either your preferred English language exam [either TOEFL or IELTS] score in place of the SAT or ACT. The minimum IELTS score is a 4.5 or a 32 to 34 on the TOEFL. A waiver of the TOEFL requirement will be granted if the applicant has earned a diploma from an institution whose curriculum is taught in English. Before final action on an international student application can be completed, the Office of Admissions must receive the following:
- Clark Atlanta University Application or Common Application
- Official high school transcript(s) from each school attended
- Non-refundable $55 application fee
- Official TOEFL score or IELTS score [not required for international students studying a curriculum taught in English]
Apply at https://www.cau.edu/apply-to-cau/
Questions?
- Contact the Graduate Admissions Office @ graduateadmissions@cau.edu.
- Contact the Graduate Programs Office @ graduateprograms@cau.edu
