Application instructions for Master of Science Degrees

Standard Requirements

1. A completed application for admission – APPLY ONLINE
2. A bachelor’s degree from an approved/accredited institution.
   • M.S. in Accounting: minimum GPA of 2.70
   • M.S. in Applied Data Science: minimum GPA of 2.70
   • M.S. in Management: minimum GPA of 2.70
   • M.S. in Education (Various): minimum GPA of 3.0; 2.7 GPA for Educational Technology
3. $50 non-refundable application fee*
4. Official college transcript(s) for all non-Eastern colleges/universities attended.
5. The contact information for references**:
   • M.S. in Accounting: Two recommendation surveys completed by individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities to complete graduate work.
   • M.S. in Applied Data Science: Two recommendation surveys completed by individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities to complete graduate work.
   • M.S. in Management: Two recommendation surveys completed by individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s abilities to complete graduate work.
   • M.S. in Education (various): Two recommendation survey for non-certification students or three for CARE certification candidates. CARE recommendations should be from an academic professor or a professional K-12 educator.

*Application Fee Waivers may be available upon request. Potential qualifying factors for a fee waiver include participation in special undergraduate programs, Financial Aid need, or household income. Fee waivers are distributed on a limited basis and are not guaranteed.  Please email graduateadmission@easternct.edu to inquire about a fee waiver.

**Applicants enter the contact information for references as "supplemental items" after submitting the online application.

Submit admission requirements to:
Eastern Connecticut State University
Graduate Division - Webb Hall 160
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
USA

Please contact us at (860) 465-5264 or via email at graduateadmission@easternct.edu. Admissions' fax number is (860) 465-4538.

Additional Requirements

M.S. in Applied Data Science:

• A college level statistics course.
  • This can be done after admission to the program but must be complete prior to moving forward.

M.S. in Educational Studies (Non-Certification):

• A copy of a valid State Teacher’s Certificate or Evidence of Significant Teaching Experience.
• A statement of professional goals. Statements can be uploaded as supplemental items in the online application.

M.S. in Education Technology: A resume/curriculum vitae.

M.S. in Education with Teacher Certification:

• Praxis core, SAT, ACT or GRE scores
• Praxis II score (for Secondary Education)

M.S. in Management:

• A Resume/curriculum vitae.
• A statement of professional goals. Statements can be uploaded as supplemental items in the online application. 

M.S. in Special Education:

• A copy of a valid State Teacher’s Certificate or Evidence of Significant Teaching Experience.
• A statement of professional goals. Statements can be uploaded as supplemental items in the online application.

Please contact us with questions:

• (860) 465-5264
• graduateadmission@easternct.edu

deadlines:

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. We will do our best to assist you with completion of your application and processing of admission prior to the start date of each term. Please contact graduateadmission@easternct.edu if you would like to discuss a timeline for admission. Thank you. 

You can find dates and deadlines on course registration, add/drop, withdrawals, and associated refunds at:                                                                      https://www.easternct.edu/registrar/dates.html.

Plans of Study and other forms can be found at "Other Forms." (Please note that the forms require Adobe Reader.)