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Graduate Admissions FAQ

Get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that graduate applicants to Stetson University have.

Following is a complete list of Stetson University graduate programs and the campus(es) and/or satellite center(s) at which each is offered.

Business

  • Accounting -  Online
  • Business Administration - Online
  • Flex Business Administration - Hybrid (DeLand/Online)
  • Law/Business Administration - Gulfport/Tampa
  • Pharmacy/Business Administration - Online
  • Master of Healthcare Administration/Business Administration – Online

Counseling

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling - DeLand, South Orlando
  • Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling - DeLand, Sounth Orlando

Education

  • Educational Leadership - DeLand, South Orlando
  • Modified Educational Leadership - DeLand, South Orlando
  • Educational Specialist - DeLand, South Orlando
  • Exceptional Student Education - DeLand, South Orlando

Fine Arts

  • Creative Writing - New Smyrna Beach, Elsewhere in the Americas

Law

  • Law - Gulfport/Tampa
  • Advocacy - Gulfport/Tampa
  • Elder Law - Gulfport/Tampa
  • International Law - Gulfport/Tampa
  • Law/Business Administration - Gulfport/Tampa

Stetson University accepts admission applications on a rolling basis. For any given semester, we'll accept application up to the published application deadline. However, we recommend applying early. For example, if you'd like to begin your graduate studies in the spring semester, we suggest completing your application at the beginning of the preceding fall semester.

Stetson University requires the completion of standardized testing as part of the application process. The specific test that is required depends on the graduate program to which you're applying:

  • Graduate programs in the College of Law require the LSAT exam.
  • Graduate programs in teacher education require the GRE if the minimum GPA requirement is not met.
  • Accounting – GMAT/GRE Required (Waived through Fall 2021)
  • Business Administration – GMAT/GRE Optional
  • Flex Business Administration – GMAT/GRE Optional
  • Law/Business Administration – GMAT/GRE Optional (Check with Stetson College of Law for LSAT requirements for Law School Admission)
  • Pharmacy/Business Administration – GMAT/GRE Optional
  • Master of Healthcare Administration/Business Administration – GMAT/GRE Optional

All international applicants for admission who do not come from an English-speaking country or who have not attended an English-speaking school for at least three years must provide proof of English proficiency. Proof of English proficiency may be supplied by any one of the following methods:

Test scores must be sent directly to Stetson University from the testing agency in order to be considered official. Minimum acceptable scores are 90 (TOEFL) and 7.0 (IELTS).

International students will be required to complete an additional student medical report upon admission to the university. Proof of insurance or the ability to obtain health insurance through the student insurance plan is also required.

Under United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) regulations, any foreign national coming to the United States for full-time study, or transferring from one U.S.-based institution to another, must have sufficient funds to meet all anticipated expenses for at least the first year of study. It is the student's responsibility to present acceptable evidence of adequate financial support before requesting the USCIS SEVIS I-20 form ("Certificate of Eligibility") which is required in order to apply for the Student Visa. Upon application for the entry visa, the official at the United States Consulate or Embassy may request documentary proof of this support.

For more information regarding the F-1 visa, please see How to Navigate the U.S. Immigration System.

After you have been admitted to Stetson University, you will be required to submit the International Student Certification of Finances.

After all the application requirements are met you will be notified once the university has made a decision on your application.

While the application for admission can be completed online, you are required to submit supplemental application materials before your application can be considered complete. Please email or mail these materials to:

email: [email protected]

Office of Graduate Admission
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8289
DeLand, FL 32723

Stetson University will accept up to six graduate credits from a similarly accredited institution. An official transcript with the graduate-level courses shown as well as course descriptions and, in some cases, course syllabi, are required. Potential transfer courses must have been completed with a grade of B or better. Each transfer decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Stetson University offers financial aid to graduate students. Information on specific aid options may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid may also be contacted at [email protected], 386-822-7120 or 800-688-7120.

If you're employed, please check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement benefits. If you plan on utilizing a tuition reimbursement plan, please inform the Office of Admission as soon as possible so that they may help you to facilitate that process.

Classes vary in size depending on the campus or satellite location you attend and the program in which you're enrolled.

Absolutely! Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at [email protected] or 386-822-7100 to make arrangements and schedule a date and time for your visit.

 

You can ask individual professors and staff members for letters of recommendation at any time. You can also use the university's Career Development and Academic Advising Office for help in finding employment.