THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION:
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND APPLICATION FEE
The application can be obtained and completed by mail or it can be submitted online. The on-line application can be found underAdmission and Financial Aid at www.kellstadt.depaul.edu.
An application fee, payable to “DePaul University” by check or money order, is required and must be sent to the graduate school office. The application fee is $60.00 and is non-refundable. However, this fee is subject to change and the appropriate fee amount can be found on the application.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Applicants are required to complete a series of essay questions. Please answer each question thoroughly and thoughtfully. The essays help the admissions committee become acquainted with applicants as individuals. Applicants may find it necessary to include additional pages to complete the essay questions. Applicants may also include any other supporting materials that they feel may give the Admissions Committee a broader view of their achievements.
RESUME
Work experience and career progression are important and will be considered by the Admissions Committee. Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include: contact information, educational background, work experience, and skills.
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Degree seeking applicants must present official transcripts from each junior college, college, and university attended (even if only for one course) including DePaul University, if applicable. If the transcripts were issued in a language other than English they should be accompanied by an official word-for-word translation of all transcript documents.
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST
To be considered for admission as a degree seeking student, applicants must submit their official results from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) taken not more than five years prior to the term of enrollment. Applicants to the MSHR program may substitute the GRE for the GMAT test. Applicants with an earned terminal degree (normally defined as doctoral level) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education may be exempt from admission testing. Students who wish to transfer from a program that allows the GRE for admission may be required to submit GMAT results for admission.
For additional test information, call 1-800-GMAT.NOW or visit these websites www.mba.comor www.gre.com
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Each applicant must submit two professional letters of recommendation, preferably from employers.
INTERVIEW
The Admissions Committee may request an interview with an applicant to further discuss the applicant’s academic and professional goals.