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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS


To be considered eligible for entrance into the graduate CJA, CST, or MPA program, applicants must:

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university having earned a cumulative 3.0 grade point average.

  • Possess relevant work experience.

  • Complete the Hilbert College online graduate application, including an updated resume, all previous college transcripts, and a 300-word statement that addresses:

    • Career goals alignment with the program of choice

    • Professional pathway and impacts of the program.

    • Strategies to be successful in a rigorous 16-month graduate program.

    • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS POLICY


Under special conditions or extenuating circumstances, applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be admitted on a conditional basis. Applicants will be evaluated on evidence of leadership, work experience, writing ability, and promise of contribution.

Students admitted under this policy must earn a minimum grade of B (3.0) in all courses during their first semester. If a student does not meet this requirement, they will not be allowed to return for the following semester.

Students are encouraged to use available academic support resources to help achieve these grades. There is an appeals process for those who believe extenuating circumstances affected their performance.

All conditions will be clearly communicated upon admission.

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ADMISSIONS


Applicants should review the international admissions criteria on the International Student Admissions page.

NON-MATRICULATED ADMISSIONS


Individuals may enroll as non-matriculated students on a space-available basis at the discretion of the Graduate Studies Program chair.

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS POLICY


State law requires Hilbert College to collect immunization records from students taking six or more credit hours in any semester.