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Application Requirements for Master's Degrees

Minimum Required Documents for Master's Degrees

• A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)  
• English Proficiency test scores (International students only)

Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University.  Your official copies should be sent from the institution to em-operations@cua.edu

For international students, a credential evaluation of your coursework will be provided free of charge by the University.

Recommended Documents for Master’s Degrees

• Copy of resume
• One letter of recommendation
• A professional goal statement

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Application Requirements for PhD

Minimum Required Documents for PhD

• A completed Catholic University online application along with the application fee.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
• English Proficiency test scores (International students only)
• Three letters of recommendation
• A statement of purpose
• Results of the Graduate Record Examination are required. GRE scores must be sent directly from ETS to em-operations@cua.edu.

The Catholic University of America accepts applications on a rolling basis. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Application requirements and deadlines vary by the individual graduate program. Call the department or consult the individual program websites for full details.

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Submitting Test Scores

GRE or other test scores must be sent directly to the Catholic University Office of Graduate Admission from the testing service. Do not attach to the online application.

Code
Catholic University's test code for the GRE and TOEFL is 5104