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office of graduate studies

Credentials required to complete your
Graduate Application
Apply online at:
www.umassd.edu/graduate
After you complete your application for admission, it will be reviewed
by the relevant graduate program. You must provide, in addition to the
standard online application and non-refundable application fee, the
following items:
All Applicants please note;
Resumes, Statement of purpose and any required
recommendations (must originate from the recommender)
shall be emailed to [email protected]

Doctoral Programs
Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans not accepted)
*Must obtain a combined score of 301 or higher on the GRE
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Chemistry (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans not accepted)
*Recommended especially for assistantship consideration,
not required.
• 2 Letters of recommendation (3rd letter recommended but
not required)
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (EdD/PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE or GMAT score (sent directly from ETS or testing
agency, copies/scans not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Scholarly writing samples (minimum 10 pages of writing)
Electrical Engineering (Computer & Electrical Engineering
Options) (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Engineering & Applied Science (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation

Please forward ALL official credentials to:
Office of Graduate Studies / UMass Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Rd. / North Dartmouth, MA 02747 USA

Questions?
V 508.999.8604

F 508.999.8183

[email protected]
www.umassd.edu/graduate

Additional requirements for
International Students:
• Copy of Passport
• Permanent Home address in country of citizenship
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (sent directly from ETS or

testing agency, (3786) copies/scans not accepted) ** required

of any applicant who did not earn a Bachelor’s degree or

higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the

USA or accepted English-speaking country
(http://www1.umassd.edu/graduate/faq/1faq.cfm#preapp24)
Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Scholarly writing samples (minimum 10 pages of writing)
Marine Science & Technology (PhD)
• Statement of Intent (Minimum 300 words)
• Statement of Interest (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Mathematics Education (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Nursing (PhD)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• Copy of RN license
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Scholarly writing samples (minimum 10 pages of writing)
Nursing (DNP)
Post-Masters, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Health Clinical Specialist, Community Health Clinical Specialist
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of RN license
• 3 Letters of recommendation

Master’s Programs
Art Education (MAE)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
• Communication & Literacy MTEL
• Visual Arts MTEL (subject)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Portfolio of 20 images representing your art work, process of thinking,
implementation of concepts, and studio production. The portfolio is the
equivalent of the entrance examinations which other academic areas often
require. Please submit the portfolio via slideroom.
Biology/Marine Biology (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation\
Business Administration (MBA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GMAT score (sent directly from testing agency, copies/scans
not accepted) *Minimum required score total of 400. Waived only
if submitting LSAT score as a JD/MBA program applicant.
• 2 Letters of recommendation
Chemistry (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted) *Recommended especially for assistantship
consideration, not required.
• 2 Letters of recommendation (3rd letter recommended
but not required)
Civil & Environmental Engineering (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Computer & Information Science (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Electrical Engineering
(Computer & Electrical Engineering Options) (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation

Fine Arts - Artisanry, Fine Arts & Visual Design (MFA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Portfolio of 20 images representing your art work, process of
thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production.
The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which
other academic areas often require. Please submit the portfolio
via slideroom slideroom website at: umassd.slideroom.com/
• 2 Letters of recommendation
Marine Science & Technology (MS)
• Statement of Intent (Minimum 300 words)
• Statement of Interest (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score required (sent directly from ETS;
copies/scans not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Marine Science & Technology (COASTAL - PSM)
• Statement of Intent (Minimum 300 words)
• Statement of Interest (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE scores recommended (not required) and
sent directly from ETS, copies/scans not accepted.
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Mechanical Engineering (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Mechanical Engineering - Industrial & Systems Engineering (PSM)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology (PSM)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted) *Recommended especially for assistantship
consideration, not required.
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Nursing - Adult Health Nurse Educator, Adult Health Nurse Manager, Community Health Nurse Educator, Community Health Nurse Manager (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of RN license
• 3 Letters of recommendation

Physics (MS)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted) *Recommended especially for assistantship
consideration, not required.
• 3 Letters of recommendation

Teaching (MAT) – Initial Licensure option
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
• Communication & Literacy MTEL
• Subject MTEL (e.g., History, Biology, Portuguese, etc...)
• 2 Letters of recommendation

Portuguese Studies (MA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted) *Recommended especially for assistantship
consideration, not required.
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Writing samples in Portuguese (minimum 10 pages of writing)

Teaching (MAT) – Professional Licensure option
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of Massachusetts Initial License
• 2 Letters of recommendation

Professional Writing (MA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official MAT or GRE score (sent directly from testing agency or ETS,
copies/scans not accepted) *MAT is preferred test
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Writing samples (minimum 10 pages of writing)
Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis Option (MA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Psychology - Clinical Option (MA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Psychology - Research Option (MA)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted)
• 3 Letters of recommendation
Public Policy (MPP)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Official GRE score (sent directly from ETS, copies/scans
not accepted) *Waived if applicant has already earned a Master’s
degree or higher, successful completion of Education PBC or
Environmental PBC, or is submitting LSAT scores as a joint JD/MPP
program applicant.
• 2 Letters of recommendation

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
Accounting
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Acoustics (Computer/Electrical Engineering)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Artisanry - Ceramics, Fibers, Metals/Jewelry, Wood/Furniture
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• List of 3 References
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Portfolio of 10 images representing your art work, process of
thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production.
The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which
other academic areas often require. Please submit the portfolio
via slideroom website at: umassd.slideroom.com/
Business Foundations (Online)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Communications (Computer/Electrical Engineering)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
(Computer & Information Science)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Computer Science (Computer & Information Science)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Professional Writing
• Statement of purpose (must be 3 pages in length)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Computer Systems Engineering (Computer/Electrical Engineering)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Software Development & Design
(Computer & Information Science)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Digital Signal Processing (Computer/Electrical Engineering)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Educational Policy (Online)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Electrical Engineering Systems (Computer/Electrical Engineering)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Environmental Policy (Online)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Finance
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Fine Arts - Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• List of 3 References
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Portfolio of 10 images representing your art work, process of
thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production.
The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which
other academic areas often require. Please submit the portfolio via
slideroom website at: umassd.slideroom.com/.
International Business (Online)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Marketing
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Organizational Leadership (Online)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Supply Chain Management & Information Systems
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Sustainable Development (Online)
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
Teaching Licensure - Middle School Education
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
(regardless if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
• Communication & Literacy MTEL
• Subject MTEL (e.g., History, Biology, Portuguese, etc...)
• 2 Letters of recommendation
Teaching Licensure - Secondary School Education
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless
if a credential is earned or not)
• Copy of Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)

Communication & Literacy MTEL

Subject MTEL (e.g., History, Biology, Portuguese, etc...)
• 2 Letters of recommendation
Web & Interaction Design
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• List of 3 References
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless
if a credential is earned or not)
• Portfolio of 10 images representing your art work, process of thinking,
implementation of concepts, and studio production. The portfolio is the
equivalent of the entrance examinations which other academic areas often
require. Please submit the portfolio via slideroom website at:
umassd.slideroom.com/.
Post-Master’s Certificate Program
Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
• Statement of purpose (Minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless
if a credential is earned or not)
• 3 Letters of recommendation

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