ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
Applicants must meet the minimum university requirements for graduate study. Admission decisions are based on each applicant’s academic record, resume, and the applicant’s career interests and motivations. We also assess other characteristics such as maturity, leadership, personal character and potential contribution to the American University community.
HOW TO APPLY
American University's Graduate Gateway Program has rolling admissions with application cycles consisting of three rounds. In addition to the online application, applicants must submit either electronically or via mail:
- Official Undergraduate transcript(s) and graduate transcript(s) if applicable
- Professional Resume
Applicants are welcome to submit additional materials, including letters of recommendation or additional personal statements to strengthen their application. If the applicant is interested in providing additional materials, they should email with the intention of submitting the additional materials before they submit their online application for review.
In addition to meeting the other requirements for Graduate Gateway admissions, international students must submit official test scores from either the TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE) exam. Minimum scores should be 100 TOEFL IBT, 600 TOEFL PBT, 7.0 IELTS and 68 PTE Acad. This requirement can be waived for applicants who have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Additional information for international students is available online.
American University's Graduate Gateway Program has rolling admissions with application cycles consisting of three rounds.
Fall 2013 Application Dates
Round 1 April 30, 2013
Students who submit all application materials and accept their admission by placing the deposit by April 30 are eligible for priority registration, priority internships, and university housing.
Round 2 June 3, 2013
Students who submit all application materials and accept their admission by placing the deposit by June 3 are eligible for priority internships and university housing.
Round 3 Final Round July 26, 2013
Students who submit all application materials and accept their admission by placing the deposit by July 26 will not be guaranteed university housing or given consideration for priority internships, but will reserve their space in the Graduate Gateway Program.
Spring 2014 Application Dates
Round 1 Oct. 18, 2013
Students who submit all application materials and accept their admission by placing the deposit by October 18 are eligible for priority registration, priority internships, and university housing.
Round 2 Nov. 20, 2013
Students who submit all application materials and accept their admission by placing the deposit by November 20 are eligible for priority internships and university housing.
Round 3 Final Round Dec. 6, 2013
Students who submit all application materials and accept their admission by placing the deposit by December 6 will not be guaranteed university housing or given consideration for priority internships, but will reserve their space in the Graduate Gateway Program.
Please note all students enrolled in the Graduate Gateway Program regardless of deposit date are assisted with finding an internship in their field. Priority internships refer to a select number of internships the School of Professional & Extended Studies has created in conjunction with area organizations.
