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Graduate Application Requirements

The academic requirements and required application materials will vary based on the College and the program to which you are applying. The following chart will provide you with a checklist of required application materials. There is a $50 application fee for all applications. This fee can be waived if a Western New England University alumnus/a signs the application.

GMAT Codes - 4ZX-WX-72 (MBA), 4ZX-WX-01 (MSA), 4ZX-WX-76 (MSOL)
GRE Code - 3962

Admission Forms

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Recommendation Form

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM

Upon submitting your online application for admission, you can upload most of your application materials to your application status page. Official transcripts and standardized test scores will need to be submitted directly to the University by your school(s) and/or test center. Copies sent via the postal service should be sent to:

Graduate Admissions
Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119-2684

College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in English for Teachers

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Two Recommendations
  • Typed one-page, single-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing this graduate degree and how the degree will help you attain your personal goals.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Master of Arts in Mathematics for Teachers

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Two Recommendations
  • Typed one-page, single-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing this graduate degree and how the degree will help you attain your personal goals.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Three Recommendations
  • Typed, two- to three-page, single-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing this graduate degree and how the degree will help you attain your personal goals.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • A list of three Western New England University faculty advisors in order of your preference.

Master of Science in Computer Science

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Two Recommendations
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

PhD in Behavior Analysis

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Three Recommendations
  • Typed two- to three-page, single-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing this graduate degree and how the degree will help you attain your personal goals.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Documentation of BCBA or Master’s in Behavior Analysis or related discipline
  • A list of three Western New England University faculty advisors in order of your preference.

College of Business

Master of Business Administration

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • Two Recommendations
  • Please provide essay responses to the following questions. Limit each response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing. If you are applying to a combined degree program, you will only need to provide a response to question “a.”
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
    • b. How will a graduate business degree from Western New England University help you enhance your career and attain your goals?
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Prerequisite courses: Accounting, Finance, and Statistics

*Download a copy of our GMAT Waiver Form (Choose Supplemental Forms)

Master of Science in Accounting

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • Two Recommendations
  • Please provide essay responses to the following questions. Limit each response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing. If you are applying to a combined degree program, you will only need to provide a response to question “a.”
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
    • b. How will a graduate business degree from Western New England University help you enhance your career and attain your goals?
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Foundation Courses in Accounting

*Download a copy of our GMAT Waiver Form (Choose Supplemental Forms)

Master of Science in Business Analytics

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • Two Recommendations
  • Please provide essay responses to the following questions. Limit each response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing. If you are applying to a combined degree program, you will only need to provide a response to question “a.”
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
    • b. How will a graduate business degree from Western New England University help you enhance your career and attain your goals?
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Prerequisite courses: At least two college-level mathematics courses, including statistics, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

*Download a copy of our GMAT Waiver Form (Choose Supplemental Forms)

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • Two Recommendations
  • Please provide essay responses to the following questions. Limit each response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing. If you are applying to a combined degree program, you will only need to provide a response to question “a.”
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
    • b. How will a graduate business degree from Western New England University help you enhance your career and attain your goals?
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

*Download a copy of our GMAT Waiver Form (Choose Supplemental Forms)

Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Coaching

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • Two Recommendations
  • Please provide essay responses to the following questions. Limit each response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing. If you are applying to a combined degree program, you will only need to provide a response to question “a.”
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
    • b. How will a graduate business degree from Western New England University help you enhance your career and attain your goals?
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

*Download a copy of our GMAT Waiver Form (Choose Supplemental Forms)

Leadership Certificate Program

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Please submit a typed one-page, single-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing the certificate program.

Sport Leadership Certificate Program

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Please submit a typed one-page, single-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing the certificate program

*Candidates applying for admission to a master’s program offered by the College of Business can request a waiver of the GMAT. Please reference our GMAT Waiver Form. 

College of Engineering

Master’s Degree Programs**

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Two Recommendations
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Doctorate Degree Programs

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GRE
  • Two Recommendations

Graduate Certificate Programs

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

**The master's programs in engineering require a baccalaureate degree in engineering, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.

Dual Degrees

Engineering Management/MBA

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • One Recommendation
  • Please provide essay responses to the following question. Limit your response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Prerequisite courses: Accounting, Finance, and Statistics

JD/MBA

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • LSAT
  • One Recommendation
  • Please provide essay responses to the following question. Limit your response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Prerequisite courses: Accounting, Finance, and Statistics

JD/MSA

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • LSAT
  • One Recommendation
  • Please provide essay responses to the following question. Limit your response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Foundation Courses in Accounting

JD/MSOL

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • LSAT
  • One Recommendation
  • Please provide essay responses to the following question. Limit your response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

PharmD/MBA

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • One Recommendation
  • Please provide essay responses to the following question. Limit your response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Prerequisite courses: Accounting, Finance, and Statistics

PharmD/MSOL

  • Application fee or waiver
  • Official Copy of Transcript
  • GMAT* or GRE
  • One Recommendation
  • Please provide essay responses to the following question. Limit your response to 500 words. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
    • a. What strengths will you bring to the graduate program and how will they help you succeed in graduate business study? Discuss any circumstances that you feel account for any perceived weaknesses in your application.
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information
Graduate Studies and Adult Learning 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01118
1-800-325-1122 413-782-1517