Requirements for Admission

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School of Arts and Humanities

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher. Writing sample and interview required if GPA is lower than 3.0.
  • Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the candidate’s academic, professional, and/or work performance and potential
  • Application Statement of work experience (resume or C.V.)
  • A personal statement detailing career background

Behavioral Forensics Certificate

  • Application for post-baccalaureate study and non-refundable $25 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work and ability
  • One copy of applicant's current resume or C.V.

Criminal Justice Certificate

  • Application for post-baccalaureate study and non-refundable $25 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work and ability
  • One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.

Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder Certificate

  • Application for post-baccalaureate study and non-refundable $25 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work and ability
  • One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.

Digital Communication Certificate

  • Application and non-refundable $40 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work and ability
  • A 1000-word (approximate) personal statement
  • One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.

Digital Media Certificate

  • Application and non-refundable $40 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work and ability
  • A 1000-word (approximate) personal statement
  • One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.

School of Business

Master of Business Administration

  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed online recommendation forms from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work or ability (optional)
  • One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.
  • Responses to essay questions

The Meredith MBA program reviews applications holistically, and gives careful consideration to all application materials. Admission decisions are based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, grades, scores on admissions tests, quality of work experience, and recommendations.

School of Education, Health and Human Sciences Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed academic and/or professional recommendations, in sealed envelopes or online, from professionals who can speak to your work performance and potential
  • Statement of Work Experience (Resume or C.V.)
  • Responses to essay questions

NOTE: Applicants who are seeking affiliation with Meredith College for a Residency License should contact the Department of Education for eligibility and any additional requirements.

Once a complete application has been received, the applicant may be contacted for an interview. 

During the semester in which an M.A.T. student completes nine (9) M.A.T. credit hours at Meredith College, the M.A.T. student must apply for formal admission to the Teacher Education program to become a Teacher Candidate. Becoming a Teacher Candidate requires, among other things, successful completion of a background check and an earned GPA of 2.75 or higher in the Meredith College M.A.T. program. Students must obtain admission to the Teacher Education Program to continue in the M.A.T. Program at Meredith College.

Master of Education and Add-on Licensure Programs

  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s). For CIS applicants, official transcripts must demonstrate earned Master’s degree related to education.
  • Two completed recommendation forms, in sealed envelopes or online, from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work or ability
  • Statement of work experience (Resume or C.V.)
  • Copy of K-12 teaching license issued in the United States*
  • Responses to essay questions

*International credentials need to be evaluated and found to be equivalent following the same guidelines as those laid out for transcripts (see International and Permanent Resident Applicants).

Once a complete application has been received, the applicant may be contacted for an interview. 

Teacher Licensure

M.Ed. or M.A.T. alumni should contact the Graduate Programs in Education Program Manager for application requirements if applying for an additional degree or add-on licensure area.

A college graduate of a regionally-accredited college wishing to solely pursue teacher licensure should apply for admission. Candidates must submit an application and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically to Meredith College from the institution(s). Upon admission, the candidate will receive guidance from the Meredith Department of Education concerning course selection and registration procedures. Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Meredith to complete the licensure program.

  • Application and non-refundable $25 transcript review fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s).
  • Meet with Graduate Program Manager and Licensure Officer

Nutrition

Master of Science in Nutrition

  • Application must indicate the track for which you are applying: Dietetics Track (DPD), Accelerated Community Track (ACT), or Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (MS-ADNT)
  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed online recommendation forms from individuals with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work or ability. One professional recommendation should be provided by a supervisor from an employment or volunteer position.
  • Official report of scores of the Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®), mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service or GRE® waiver (available for prospective students meeting specific criteria
  • Statement of work experience (Resume or C.V.)
  • Responses to essay questions

Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (ADNT)

Competitive applications for acceptance into the Meredith College MS-ADNT program meet the following conditions:

  • Two completed recommendations from individuals with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work or ability. At least one recommendation from an academic source, as well as one professional recommendation, should be provided by a supervisor from an employment or volunteer position. The recommendation forms are digital via the online application. The form will be sent directly to the Recommender entered on the application.
  • Official report of scores of the Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®), mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). GRE waiver is available for prospective students meeting specific criteria.
  • Statement of work experience (resume or C.V.)
  • Responses to essay questions
  • Once the completed application has been received, the applicant may be contacted to schedule an interview.
  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 for all courses listed as required prerequisites for admission to this track.

Required Prerequisites

Completion of, or current enrollment in: General Biology and Laboratory, Anatomy & Physiology and laboratory, Microbiology and laboratory, General Chemistry I and Laboratory, Organic Chemistry and Laboratory, Introductory Nutrition, Introductory Psychology, Introductory Statistics, Principles of Foods and Laboratory (or equivalent)

Per college policies, students are not allowed to transfer from the MS/DPD program to the MS-ADNT program. Students are only permitted to apply to the program they wish to attend and not transfer between programs.

The MS-ADNT program will not assess prior learning as credit or experience.

Dietetics (DPD) Track

Competitive applications for acceptance into the Master of Science in Nutrition Dietetics Track meet the following conditions, and target-score values, for which applicants should aim:

  • Target GRE scores equal to or greater than fortieth percentile Verbal and fortieth percentile for Quantitative; and a Writing score of 3.5 or greater or GRE® waiver (available for prospective students meeting specific criteria.
  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for all courses listed as required prerequisites for admission to this track
  • Completion of, or current enrollment in General Biology and laboratory, Anatomy & Physiology and laboratory, Microbiology and laboratory, General Chemistry I and laboratory, Organic Chemistry and laboratory, Introductory Nutrition, Introductory Psychology, and Introductory Statistics
  • Professional writing skills demonstrated in essays

Acceptance into the MS Nutrition Program Dietetics Track is not a guarantee of acceptance into a dietetic internship program.

Accelerated Community (ACT) Track

Competitive applications for acceptance into the Master of Science in Nutrition, Accelerated Community Track, meet the following conditions, and target-score values, for which applicants should aim:

  • Target GPA of 3.0 for required prerequisites
  • Completion of, or current enrollment in Anatomy & Physiology, General Chemistry I and laboratory, Introductory Nutrition, and Introductory Statistics
  • Professional writing skills demonstrated in essays

Acceptance into the MS Nutrition program is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dietetic internship program at Meredith College. Please note that the application for the MS Nutrition program should reflect your research and/or practical interests in the field of nutrition and how a Master’s degree in nutrition from Meredith College will contribute to your academic and professional goals independent of any specific interests in becoming a Registered Dietitian.

Dietetic Internship

Application materials for the Traditional and Site Preceptor Pathway Dietetic Internship at Meredith should be completed and submitted directly to Meredith College. The following information is required when applying to the Meredith College Dietetic Internship:

  • SLATE application 
  • Personal statement in letter format, 1000 word maximum, addressing the following questions:
  1. Why are you interested in Meredith College?
  2. Why are you interested in this internship pathway?
  3. Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
  4. Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career.
  5. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
  6. What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically to Meredith College from the institution(s) verifying an overall GPA and a professional DPD GPA of 3.0 or above out of 4.0, and have a Verification Statement or an Intent to Complete Form from a DPD ACEND® - Accredited School. Prospective interns must have a grade of C or higher in all DPD science and DPD professional courses.
  • Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or Verification Statement
  • Three recommendation letters, one from the DPD Director, one from a professor and one from a professor or Supervisor (RDN) preferred
  • A non-refundable application fee of $60. 
  • TOEFL scores, for international Interns only (Can be waived if student earned degree in U.S.)

Application Criteria

Applicants for admission must submit all materials listed under Application Procedures. In addition, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 overall, verified by transcripts from all institutions and approved by the Dietetic Internship program selection committee.

Psychology

Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically to Meredith College from the institution(s).
  • Two completed recommendation forms from people with knowledge of the candidate’s academic, professional and/or work performance and potential
  • Official report of scores of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), taken within the last five years, sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. We accept the highest combination of scores. Alternatives to the GRE are available if you have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above: GMAT, LSAT, or MAT OR an additional Recommendation (3 total)
  • Statement of work experience (Resume or C.V.)
  • Responses to essay questions

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview which is required for admission to the program.

School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences

  • Application and non-refundable $60 application fee
  • Completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Completed prerequisite courses for each of the core courses
  • Placed in the 50th percentile or above in the GRE or 40th percentile or above in the MCAT/DAT/PCAT/OAT (applicants may apply for a waiver of this requirement)
  • Successful completion of Organic Chemistry I and II, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Statistics, and one of the following courses: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Vertebrate Physiology or Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent electronically directly to Meredith College graduate@meredith.edu from the institution(s)
  • A personal statement
  • A statement of work experience (Resume or C.V.)
  • Two completed recommendation letters from people with knowledge of the candidate's academic, professional and/or work performance and potential

Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Applications for the Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program will be complete and ready for review upon receipt of the following materials:

  • Completed application, including a 500-word (approximate) personal statement
  • $40 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically from the institution directly to Meredith College at graduate@meredith.edu. Bachelor’s degree must be from an accredited institution. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. For international transcripts, a certified translation into English with a course-by-course evaluation is required, and can be mailed directly from a pre-approved organization.
  • Optional: report of scores of the SAT/ACT, GRE, LSAT, DAT, or MCAT
  • Two completed recommendation forms from people with knowledge of your professional work or academic ability within your area of work or study 
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing relevant clinical, volunteer, and academic experiences.

Paralegal Program

Paralegal Certificate

Application materials may be obtained online or by contacting the Paralegal Program Office at:

Paralegal Program
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
E-mail: paralegal@meredith.edu
Telephone: (919) 760-2855

  • Application and non-refundable $30 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s)
  • Two completed recommendation forms, in sealed envelopes or online, from people with knowledge of the applicant’s professional work or academic ability
  • A personal statement of interest in the paralegal field, which will serve as a writing sample. The statement should be typed and no more than 500 words.
  • Two copies of applicant’s current resume or C.V.

Admissions decisions are based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, grades, essay, letters of recommendation and quality of work experience.

Once a complete application has been received the applicant may be contacted to schedule an interview.