Graduate Student Admission Requirements
It’s time to level up.
You’re ready to take your education, and career, to the next level—which means it’s time to apply to one of Creighton’s graduate programs. Explore general admission requirements below and then choose your graduate program to find program-specific requirements.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program. Whether you already know which program you want to pursue or are still early in your graduate research process, you can explore a complete list of program offerings. Program-specific admissions requirements are outlined in full on each program detail page.
In general, most of Creighton’s graduate programs require that you have or provide the following:
- Bachelor’s degree with a recommended 3.0 GPA or higher. Some programs require a higher GPA and/or that you earned a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Personal statement. Specific requirements are provided in the application process.
- Letters of recommendation from persons other than friends or family members who can speak to your performance in an academic or professional setting. The number of letters required varies by program, and specific requirements are provided in the application.
Some programs have additional requirements that must be met. For example, certain programs require GRE or GMAT test scores in addition to the requirements shown above. Find a complete list of admission requirements by visiting the program page for your intended field of study.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be extended if you have not yet earned an undergraduate degree or are missing another core requirement for admission. Conditionally admitted students may complete up to six credit hours of graduate-level coursework as they work toward full admission. For more information, contact an admissions advisor for one-on-one guidance.
Transcript Evaluations
If you attended a university outside of the United States, we require an official credit evaluation of your transcripts. Credit evaluations must be completed by a NACES-approved service. SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Creighton University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Application - Creighton University.
Additional Requirements for International Graduate Students
English Language Proficiency is an important part of the application process for those whose first language is not English. The Faculty Admission Committee for each Creighton graduate program has the discretion to determine individual standards for how this requirement will be met using one or more of the following:
- Your English language exam scores. See below for the exams currently allowed and minimum scores accepted.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Scotland, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, and Virgin Islands.
General English Language Requirements
- TOEFL Score: 90 or above (no section below 20)
- IELTS Score: Overall 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
- Duolingo Score: 110 or above
English Language Requirements for Nursing Programs
- TOEFL Score: 100 or above (no section below 20)
- IELTS Score: Overall 7.0 (no section below 6.0)
- Duolingo Score: 120 or above
Certification of Available Finances
International applicants who are formally admitted to an on-campus program must complete and submit a Certification of Available Finances Form, which will be available to you in your Student Portal with additional instructions on how to obtain and/or transfer your visa.
Application Deadlines
In order to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed in time for your intended start date, international applicants should submit their materials three months prior to the beginning of the class.
Student Portal
The student portal is a personalized website that’s an important part of the admissions process for many of our programs. Use the Student Portal to track next steps, submit your deposit, complete supplemental applications and much more. Check your portal often to stay up to date.
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Kelsey Haswell, MBA’18, EdD’23
Contact Admissions
If you have questions, please reach out. We’re here to help.
admissions@creighton.edu
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