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Instructions for the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education

Application fee: $50.00


Graduate and Post Graduate Application for Admission

To expedite the receipt and processing of your application, graduate applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the Graduate Application instructions provided. Visit academics.adelphi.edu/education-grad.php for details about specific programs. All application materials should be sent directly to: Adelphi University, Office of University Graduate Admissions, One South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530-0701. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all materials are sent to and received by the Office of University Graduate Admissions. Feel free to contact the Office of University Graduate Admissions with any questions, for assistance, or to confirm program application requirements. Programs and program requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the University.

Please note: The Office of University Graduate Admissions, in consultation with the academic program, has the right to waive a requirement or request additional material.

You can access the status of your application online at admissions.adelphi.edu/appstatus.php.

Items 1-3 must be sent from the applicant directly to the Office of University Graduate Admissions:

  1. The completed Graduate Application for Admission. Include your signature and the date.
  2. Your completed typed essay. Be sure to attach the Graduate Essay Form to your typed essay. Refer to the form for essay questions.
  3. An application fee of $50. This fee is not refundable and is not credited on any subsequent bill. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Adelphi University. Adelphi alumni and US Veterans are not required to pay this fee.

Items 4-6 must be sent from the originating source or individual directly to the Office of University Graduate Admissions:

  1. Standardized test scores. It is the applicant's responsibility to request that official copies of test score reports be forwarded directly to the Office of University Admissions. The standardized test recognized for admission to graduate study in the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education is the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). The Educational Testing Service code for Adelphi University is 2003. See the Application Requirements Table for a listing of programs that require standardized test scores. Scores must be from exams taken within the last five years.
  2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to provide official transcripts from all schools attended will delay the processing of your application. If you previously attended Adelphi University, your Adelphi University transcript can be obtained by the office of Graduate Admissions.
  3. Letters of reference. Provide your references with the Applicant's Letter of Reference Form. Refer to the Graduate Application Requirements Table. Letters must be written by academic or professional references. Letters from family/friends will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty using the online application please contact the help-desk at help@collegenet.com or (503) 973-5213.