Application Procedure and Fee

The following provides general information about the application process. Please see the Graduate Programs section of this bulletin for information specific to your program.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines for admissions vary. Please note that the Physician Assistant (MS), Nursing Education (MS), and Social Work (MSW) programs accept for Fall semesters only. Aviation Management (MS), Clinical Trial Management (MS), and Pharmaceutical Science and Business (MS) accept students for both Fall and Spring semesters. Visit our website for program deadlines.

Application Fee

A $75 application fee is required of all applicants. You can pay your application fee by check or money order payable to York College. As the application fee is devoted to the administrative cost of processing all applications, it is not refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the outcome, the date of filing, the time of review and final decision, or, if for whatever reason, the application is withdrawn.

Application Process

Please see the Graduate Programs section of this bulletin for information specific to your program.

Application Components

Academic Transcripts

An official transcript is required from all colleges and universities attended for academic credit, showing all courses, grades, and degrees received. Please see the Graduate Programs section of this bulletin for information specific to your program.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required, although some programs require more. Please see the Graduate Programs section of this bulletin for information specific to your program.

Letters should come from individuals who can assess your potential for graduate study, including college professors and professionals who have supervised your work in an area relevant to your intended field of study.

Personal Statement

Most programs require a statement explaining your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your intended program. This is your opportunity to inform us about your goals, interests, and career plans as they relate to your intended academic study. Some programs require other essays in addition to or in lieu of, the personal statement. Please see the Graduate Programs section of this bulletin for information specific to your program.

Résumé

A copy of your most recent résumé is required.

English Language Proficiency and International Transcript Credential Evaluation

For international students, please see the International Student section of this bulletin for additional requirements.