Online Application

Application for Admission

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Application Procedures

All applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Bachelor’s degree equivalents from recognized foreign universities are accepted. Those without degrees who would enroll as auditors are welcome to participate as if they were degree candidates.

Students are responsible for the submission of all application materials. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible concerning any decision regarding their application. Please note that early submission of some materials, such as transcripts, is advised since some may take several weeks to arrive.

Applications and all supporting materials are to be sent directly to: The Graduate Institute’s Admissions Office at 171 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524.

Completion of Application File

The following items must be sent to the Admissions Office in order to complete an application:

Completed Application Form
Application Fee of $60 payable to The Graduate Institute (non-refundable)
Current Resume
Two Letters of Recommendation
Letters should attest to the applicant’s academic and intellectual abilities and/or achievements.
Official Transcripts from Previously Attended Colleges and Universities
Transcripts must be sent to The Institute directly from previously attended institutions in a sealed envelope.
Statement of Intent, Vision and Expectations
Applicants are required to submit a two-page essay expressing their intent for enrolling in, vision of participating in, and expectations of personal development through the graduate program.
Proof of Immunization
Connecticut Law requires that all degree-seeking applicants born after December 31, 1956 must be protected against Measles and Rubella. This is a requirement for admission. Candidates born after December 31, 1956 must provide proof of two measles vaccinations. One must have been administered on or after January 1, 1969 and the second must have been administered on or after January 1, 1980.
Interview
Interviews may be conducted in person or via telephone.

Incomplete Applications:
After one year, incomplete applications will be removed from active status.

Transfer of Credits:
The cohort nature of The Graduate Institute’s programs precludes transfer of credits.

The Graduate Institute is a degree granting institution of higher learning
and is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the evolution of
learning and teaching environments. It is an equal opportunity organization.


Personal Information Fields marked with an asterisk() are required*

*First Name
Middle Initial
*Last Name
Additional name(s) that may appear on transcript(s)
Gender
Date of Birth		MM/DD/YYYY
*Street
*City
*State
*Zip
Country
*Phone		(###)###-####
E-mail
Ethnic Origin (Optional)
Are you a U.S. Citizen? (If Not, Please fill out the information below)		yes no
Country of Citizenship
Foreign Postal Routing Number
Are you a permanent resident?		yes no
Your Alien Registration Number
Do you require an F-1 Visa?		yes no
Is English your first language?		yes no
If you checked No, What is your first language?
How many years have you studied English?


Graduate Program Information

Intended Program of Study
Applying as a


Educational Background Please list in chronological order all colleges and universities you have attended (undergraduate or graduate).

Name of Institution
Address (city, state, country)
Dates of Attendance
Degree Earned
Major

Name of Institution
Address (city, state, country)
Dates of Attendance
Degree Earned
Major

Name of Institution
Address (city, state, country)
Dates of Attendance
Degree Earned
Major


Employment Information Please provide the following employment information:

Employer
Address
City
State
Zip
Country (If other than USA)
Foreign Postal Routing Number
Work Phone		(###)###-####


Optional Data This information will not be used in any way to influence decisions made pertaining to the application.

Please list any other graduate school(s) to which you are applying
*Application Influence:* Please tell us what influenced your decision to apply to The Graduate Institute		Characters Remaining:


Statement of Truth

Falsification of any information on this application and supporting credentials will render the applicant ineligible for admission or for continuation in any of The Graduate Institute’s programs.

The information provided with this application shall not be disclosed to any party, including the applicant, unless approved by the Office of Admissions who may, for official reasons, disclose information to those individuals deemed advisable.

I understand the above and hereby
agree to the terms of this application:

The Graduate Institute is a degree granting institution of higher learning and is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the evolution of learning and teaching environments. It is an equal opportunity organization.

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