Applicants for Matriculation
All students applying for admission as master’s matriculants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or the foreign equivalent, with an undergraduate record indicating good preparation for the proposed area of graduate study. Good preparation is generally interpreted to mean a minimum academic average of B in undergraduate work considered by the department and the Office of Graduate Studies to be relevant to the proposed area of study. If ten years have elapsed since completion of undergraduate work, additional undergraduate courses may be required as a condition of admission.
Applicants must submit an essay explaining their objectives in pursuing graduate study.
Where appropriate, the college will require students to submit medical reports attesting to their ability to enter and complete a program.
Applications for matriculated admission to the Graduate Division are considered on a semestral basis (some programs admit only in the fall semester). Applicants who fail to register in the semester they are admitted must reactivate their applications, which may be reviewed again. Admission to matriculation in one semester does not guarantee admission in a subsequent semester. Applicants who fail to register and subsequently are admitted and register in a later semester must fulfill the degree or certificate requirements in effect in the semester of registration.
A student whose undergraduate preparation is less than fully adequate may be admitted to matriculation with conditions, which take effect in the first semester of attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, these conditions must be removed within one year, or before proceeding beyond 12 credits of graduate work, whichever comes sooner. Under certain circumstances, students with an undergraduate average marginally below B may be matriculated with the condition of probation. A student admitted on probation must achieve a B (3.0) average in the first 12 credits of graduate work. Students admitted on probation who fail to attain fully matriculated status after completing 12 graduate credits will not be permitted to continue.
Application Fee
All applicants must pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. You have the option of paying by credit card, check or U.S. Post Office Money Order. Please make your check or money order payable to Queens College. If you choose to pay by credit card, please follow the instructions as indicated in the application.
The $75 application fee is waived for students currently enrolled at Queens College in any undergraduate or graduate program. It is also waived for Queens College graduates who are applying for the Spring 2025 semester and have graduated from an undergraduate program between May 2024 and February 2025. Please select the mail in payment option in order to submit your application. After submitting your application, submit the payment voucher, noting your date, or anticipated date, of graduation to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
The $75 application fee is waived for all U.S. veterans and active duty military. After submitting your application, submit the payment voucher with proof of your veteran/military status to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Transcripts
U.S. Institutions:
All transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Transcripts must be received from every previously attended post-secondary college/university. All transcripts must be official and dated within the past six months.
- If your institution sends transcripts electronically, please provide them with the email GradAppDocs@qc.cuny.edu (this email is for institutional use only).
- If your institution uses Parchment as their delivery service, please indicate CUNY Queens College Graduate Admissions as the recipient.
- If your institution uses National Clearing House service as their delivery service, you must first select CUNY Queens College, then select Graduate Admissions.
International Institutions (Foreign Transcripts/Educational Credentials):
Applicants educated outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or SpanTran: The Evaluation Company evaluation services. Evaluations must be submitted directly to GradAppDocs@qc.cuny.edu when applying.
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) – Course by Course Evaluation
- SpanTran: The Evaluation Company – Course Analysis
Essay
Applicants must write and submit an essay explaining their objectives in applying for graduate study and including a brief personal statement. Please view the list of Graduate Degree Programs to see required essay length.
Letters of Reference
Some departments/programs may require letters of reference. References should be from professors and/or employers/supervisors. Please view the list of Graduate Degree Programs to see if the program you are applying to requires letters of reference and how many. Recommenders who will be submitting reference letters on your behalf will be notified via email to the email address you provide in your application.
Interview
Some departments/programs may require an admissions interview. Please view the list of Graduate Degree Programs to see if the program you are applying to requires an interview. The department you are applying to will contact you directly if an interview is necessary.
Test Scores
GRE and GMAT:
Some departments/programs may require the GRE or GMAT. Please view the list of Graduate Degree Programs to see if the program you are applying to requires GRE or GMAT score.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Test System (IELTS):
Individuals whose native language is not English and whose post-secondary education was not in English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test System (IELTS). Applicants who score below a 100 on the TOEFL IBT, or below a 7 on the IELTS, will be required to register for the Graduate English as a Second Language (GESL) course during the first semester. Please view the list of Graduate Degree Programs to see the score required.
The following persons may be exempt from taking the TOEFL/IELTS:
- Applicants who have passed the Queens College ELI Final Exam, Level VI, with a score of 100 or better and are applying to programs that require a minimum TOEFL IBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5. Exception: Applicants to programs that require a TOEFL score of 79 or higher or require an IELTS score of 6 or higher are not exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS.
- Applicants who have received a bachelor’s degree in the United States. (Other criteria may apply, as determined by academic departments or the Director of Graduate Admissions.)
Please note: TOEFL or the IELTS is also required of applicants from Bangladesh, Canada (if educated in Quebec), Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa (unless English is the first language), and Sri Lanka.
General testing information:
Obtain applicable GRE or TOEFL test scores from the Educational Testing System (ETS), GMAT scores from the Graduate Management Admission Council and IELTS from the International English Language Testing System.
For information about those exams, click here.
The Institutional Code Number for Queens College is 2750.
Commitment Tuition Deposit
All accepted students are required to pay a non-refundable $250 commitment tuition deposit. The commitment tuition deposit enables each student to confirm enrollment to the program to which they have been offered admission and will be applied to the first semester tuition charges.
Once accepted, you must mail your completed enrollment form to the Office of Graduate Admissions along with a check or money order, payable to Queens College. Please note that it is non-refundable and cannot be applied to future semesters.
Visa and Immigration Status for International Students
Students seeking Student Visa (F-1, F-2) and/or Scholar Visa (J-1, J-2), international students, scholars, and their dependents are required to obtain or maintain F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 U.S. Student and Scholar Visa and Immigration Status prior to enrolling at the college.
For procedures, please contact:
The Queens College International Students and Scholars Office
King Hall, Room 207, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11367
718-997-4440 (phone)
718-997-4429 (fax)
iss@qc.cuny.edu