Graduate Online Admissions

Ready to apply?

Let's make sure you have all the materials you need. Review the quick checklist below, and let us know if you have any questions (call 631.687.4501 or email [email protected]).

What You Should Have

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
  • Official GMAT score report may be required if you are a Graduate Management Studies applicant.

What We Need You To Do

  • Complete our quick and easy online graduate application.
  • Send an up-to-date resume.
  • Send official transcripts from each college or university attended to:
    St. Joseph's University
    155 West Roe Blvd
    Patchogue, NY 11772
    Attn: Vanessa Russo

Additional Items Required By Program

In addition to the below requirements by specific programs, some programs may also require pre-requisite classes.

Business/Graduate Management Studies

  • Submit one completed letter of reference. Reference can be from an academic source, or from a professional source (preferred).
  • Send an essay or personal statement of 200-250 words on your professional goals and why you are seeking a graduate degree.

Advanced Certificate in Management Studies

  • Send an essay or personal statement of 200-250 words on your professional goals and why you are seeking a graduate degree.

Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Complete two letters of recommendation. Reference can be from an academic source or professional source.
  • Students seeking the Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis must possess a minimum of a master's degree (minimum 3.0 G.P.A.) that was conferred in behavior analysis, education, psychology or a field related to behavior analysis (as approved by NYS and the BACB).  

Advanced Certificate in Mathematics Education

  • Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in mathematics (or 30 credits in mathematics) with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Submit your GRE score report (any applicants with teaching certification who have a graduate degree are exempt from taking the GRE)
  • On your resume, list two references with contact information 

Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education

  • Applicants must have a master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program (ACEN, NLNAC or CCNE) with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Submit a copy of your current RN License. Applicants are required to have a minimum of one year of recent RN experience in a clinical area requiring such acute care skills as a hospital setting, home care or long term care facility.
  • Submit proof of certificate of basic life-support training.
  • Complete two letters of recommendation. References can be from the applicant’s superiors (manager, supervisor, staff educator) in the health care setting, or one from a superior and another from a faculty member where the applicant earned their baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing. The letters should address the applicant’s academic and clinical skills and their ability to complete the program.
  • Submit a 200-250 word personal statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing post-graduate work in this area of study.

M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Complete two letters of recommendation. Reference can be from an academic source or professional source.
  • Students seeking the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis must possess a bachelor's degree (minimum of 3.0 GPA). There is no specific program the degree must have been conferred in.

Virtual Meeting with a Counselor

We encourage prospective and admitted students to meet virtually with representatives from the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. Use the links below to schedule your virtual meeting.

Admissions Appointment

To meet with a financial aid counselor, students may contact us at 631.687.2600 or email the Office of Financial Aid.

Graduate Programs

Use the buttons below to view our graduate degree and certificate options:

Master's Degrees

Graduate Certificates