First – What is my current status?

• Matriculated:  Student has applied and has been admitted to a TCNJ Global Graduate Program. Go directly to the next step – Course selection and advisement and then follow the next steps below.

• Non-Matriculated (Overseas Visitor): Student has not yet applied for admissions (see below) or is in the process of applying for admissions; Student has previously taken a TCNJ graduate course (maximum of 3 graduate courses, 9-credits allowed). Go directly to “How to apply for Admissions” – below.

• New Student: Student has not taken a graduate course with TCNJ. A new student MUST submit a Visiting Student Application online with The Office of Graduate Studies.

 

All students who plan on taking more than three graduate courses MUST apply for admissions before they reach the 9-credit threshold. Students will not be able to register for courses beyond the 9-credit threshold.

If you are not sure what your status is, you may view your academic program plan in PAWS (under the academic tab) or email our office at osgp@tcnj.edu.

1. Submit a Graduate Application

Please complete and submit an online global graduate application with The Office of Graduate Studies. The application fee is $75.00 (waived for former TCNJ students who have completed either an undergraduate or graduate program).

Admission supplementary materials are uploaded into Slate, the admissions and enrollment management platform. Please click here to access the Slate instructional guide to help students access Slate.

2. Official Transcripts

Sealed official transcripts from each college you have attended. Please mail official transcripts directly to the address located on the Office of Graduate and Advancing Education website. For questions about admission materials, please contact them directly at graduate@tcnj.edu

Students who have attended a non-US institution MUST have all educational documents evaluated by an independent organization. OSGP shares, but does not specifically endorse, the following credential evaluation services for your convenience: WES.  Other approved evaluation services can be found through NACES.

Admission supplementary materials (official transcripts) are uploaded into Slate, the admissions and enrollment management platform. Please click here to access the Slate instructional guide to help students access Slate.

3. Recommendations

Two Recommendation Forms: Secure two individuals and have them complete a recommendation form on your behalf. They must be able to evaluate your academic performance, relevant work experience, and/or ability to pursue graduate work.

The letters of recommendation can be uploaded with your online application.

For questions about admission materials, please contact the Office of Graduate and Advancing Education directly at graduate@tcnj.edu

Admission supplementary materials (letters of recommendation) are uploaded into Slate, the admissions and enrollment management platform. Please click here to access the Slate instructional guide to help students access Slate.

4. Student Essay

Applicants must write a 1-2 page personal statement expressing professional goals and reasons for applying to TCNJ. The student essay may be uploaded along with your online graduate application.

For questions about admission materials, please contact the Office of Graduate and Advancing Education directly at graduate@tcnj.edu

Admission supplementary materials (personal essay) are uploaded into Slate, the admissions and enrollment management platform. Please click here to access the Slate instructional guide to help students access Slate.

5. Standardized Test Scores (M.Ed. and MA only and certain certificate programs)

Achieve a passing score on one of the following assessments:

1. Praxis Core: (Only required for NJ-based students looking to pursue initial certification with NJDOE in the ESL and the RISE programs)

SCORES: Reading – 156; Math – 150; Writing – 162
Free online test resources (ETS and Khan Academy) are available to students to help prepare them for the Praxis Core.

2. Score in the top one-third percentile on the SAT, ACT, or GRE for the year the test was taken.

Admission Testing and Waiver

3. International applicants whose native language is not English MUST sit for the Test of English of a Foreign Language (TOFEL).

All test scores MUST be sent to The College of New Jersey (#2519).

If a candidate completed and passed the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST / Praxis I) prior to June 2014, the Department will accept passing scores on those exams to satisfy the basic skills requirement (passing scores on the PPST are as follows: Reading: 175, Math: 174, Writing: 173).

For questions concerning admission materials, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies directly at graduate@tcnj.edu.

6. Resumé/CV

Students can submit their resumé/CV online with their graduate application.

Admission supplementary materials (resumé/CV) are uploaded into Slate, the admissions and enrollment management platform. Please click here to access the Slate instructional guide to help students access Slate.

7. Copy of Teaching Certificate

This is needed for certain certificate programs. Please consult an academic advisor to learn more.

Stuart Carroll, Ph.D. – szcarrol@tcnj.edu (Elementary/Secondary Education
Linda Mayger, Ed.D. –  maygerl@tcnj.edu (Educational Leadership)
Jill Schwarz , Ph.D. – roes@tcnj.edu (School Counseling)
Yiqiang Wu, Ph.D. – wuyiqian@tcnj.edu (Teaching English as a Second Language)

8. School Counseling Program (only)

When applying for admissions through the Office of Graduate and Advancing Education Counseling Candidates must submit an addendum. For more details about the addendum please either visit the Office of Graduate and Advancing Education’s website or contact their office directly at graduate@tcnj.edu.