RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Students are responsible for maintaining a working understanding of the policiesand regulations pertaining to graduate programs as well as those related to their specificarea of study. In addition to the policies and regulations published in this Catalog,some programs have additional policies which are articulated in the program’sStudent Handbook. Please contact the program to which you are accepted to obtainthis information.Graduate AdmissionRequirements for AdmissionAn applicant to any graduate program at Rockhurst University must satisfy the specificrequirements of the individual program before full admission will be considered. Theprospective student should refer to the sections of this Catalog which state the admission policiesand procedures for the specific program of interest. Rockhurst welcomes students fromdiverse backgrounds and strives to maintain an atmosphere of respect and sensitivitytoward the ultimate dignity of every person. Therefore, acceptance into a program will bemade without regard to religion, race, gender, age, disability or national origin.For specific Admission Requirements, see the particular program announcement.1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution.2. The University requires a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0grading scale, however, individual programs may require a higher GPA. See individualprogram announcements for specific GPA requirements.3. Completion of all required application materials.4. Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended unless otherwisenoted by a particular program.International Student AdmissionAn international student is any student who is not a citizen or resident legally permittedto remain in the United States for purposes of pursuing a full course of study in aspecific educational program at a school in the United States that has been designated bythe Department of Homeland Security as eligible to offer such programs. Internationalstudents holding current F1 or other appropriate visas and currently attending an eligibleU.S. institution are also considered to be international candidates for admission.All international candidates for admission must submit the following materials:1. An official international application form with recommendation completed by thestudent’s counselor;2. English translations of final official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning.These official transcripts must be evaluated by an agency acceptable to Rockhurst whichspecializes in the evaluation of academic institutions outside the United States. An officialreport from the agency must be submitted to the Graduate Admission Office;3. Results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL. Proficiency in both writtenand spoken English is a requirement for students participating in Rockhurst Universitygraduate programs. Students whose first language is not English are required to take theTOEFL before being considered for admission. The minimum score required for admissionto a graduate program is as follows: 550 on the paper-based test; 213 on the260