Special (Non-Degree Seeking) Student Status - If you are interested in taking a graduate course as a non-degree seeking student, or while you are working to complete your application to the Graduate School, apply here. Individuals may take up to three classes as a Special Student before applying to a degree program.

Attention undergraduate seniors: You may take up to 3 graduate courses in your last semester of your senior year! Interested in Graduate School and want to try a course or two? More details here.

Electronic Application - For the following On-Line Programs

Master of Science Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - On-Line
Master of Health Care Ethics
Master of Public Health
Master of Science Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Master of Science Information Technology
Interdisciplinary EdD Program in Leadership

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Electronic Application - For On-Campus Programs and the following on-line programs:

Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology
Master of Arts in Ministry
Master of Science in Emergency Medical Services

1.  Complete the Online Application.  For your convenience, and efficiency in processing your application, we recommend that you apply online.  Electronic recommendation forms can be sent to your recommenders through the online application process.  Simply provide the recommenders? e-mail addresses as part of the e-application process where indicated and an e-mail request will be sent to them. The completed recommendations will be delivered to us electronically.

2. Submit supporting documents.

The online application will list the admission requirements for the program you are applying to.  Applicants? personal statements, resumes, and writing samples may be uploaded directly to the online application website.  Supporting documentation may also be mailed directly to the Graduate School, or to the Graduate Business Programs as indicated.  See below for list of supporting documents required.

• Recommendations: Have submitted on your behalf recommendations from people who are qualified to judge your academic abilities.  If available, these recommendations should come from faculty involved in your most recent degree program.   Work supervisors who can judge your academic capacity may be used as alternate reference sources.   In general, three (3) recommendations are required, with the following exceptions:
  • Graduate Business program requires 2 recommendations
  • Negotiation and Dispute Resolution requires 2 recommendations
  • Christian Spirituality (M.A. or Certificate) requires three letters that refer to the candidate?s life of faith and prayer in addition to the three completed recommendation forms.
  • Clinical and Translational Science requires 2 recommendations
  • Masters in Ministry program requires 4 recommendations (2 professional and 2 spiritual)
  • Magis Catholic Teacher Corps requires 4 recommendations and letters
• Link to the Recommendation Form
• Official transcripts: Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work previously attempted should be sent directly by the institution to Creighton University.
• Official Test Scores:   In general, GRE scores are required for admission to the Graduate School at Creighton University.  Creighton University?s School Code is 6121.  Exceptions include the following:
  • Graduate Business programs (MBA; MS-ITM; MSAPM) require submission of GMAT scores
  • The Negotiation and Dispute Resolution program will accept GRE, GMAT, MAT or LSAT scores.
  • The Professional Sciences Masters (PSM) program in Bioscience Management will accept any professional entrance exam scores.
  • The Clinical Anatomy program will accept MCAT or DAT scores instead of the GRE.
  • The GRE is NOT required for admission to the following:  Clinical and Translational Science (if you have a professional degree), Christian Spirituality, Liberal Studies, Educational Leadership, Master of Education programs, and Ministry. 
  • The GRE requirement may be waived for those applicants who already hold a master?s degree or higher.
  • The Medical Anthropology Program reserves the right to request GRE scores or a personal interview.
• To register for the GRE examination, contact the nearest Sylvan Learning Center or contact the Educational Testing Service for information on the closest testing center.  If you have taken the GRE within the last 2 years, you may ask that a copy of your scores be sent to Creighton University.   U.S., Canadian and Puerto Rican applicants may call 1-888-473-7267 to request scores; applicants from all other locations should call 1-609-771-7290.  There is a charge for this service.
• Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose: A personal statement is required for the following programs:
  
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Counseling  250 word statement on Why I want to be a counselor?
  • English
  • Medical Microbiology and Immunology
  • Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Clinical and Translational Science
  • Educational Leadership
  • Graduate Business Programs (MBA; MS-ITM; MSAPM; PSM program in Bioscience Management)
  • Master of Education in Elementary or Secondary Teaching
  • Liberal Studies
  • Medical Anthropology requires a filled out form and a 5-7 double-spaced statement of purpose in which you indicate the following: a) the program track in which you intend to enroll if accepted b) your reasons for applying c) you scholarly and/or professional interests and d) the goals you aim to reach in the program.
• Resumé:  A resumé is required for the following programs:
  • Graduate Business Programs (MBA; MS-ITM; MSAPM; PSM program in Bioscience Management)
  • Counseling
  • Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • Education Leadership
  • Master of Education Elementary School Teaching
  • Master of Education Secondary School Teaching
  • Medical Anthropology
• Other Program-Specific Documents
  • Applicants to the Education or Counseling programs should submit a completed and signed Felony Conviction Form/Mental Capacity Form.
  • Applicants to the English program should submit a 15-page writing sample.
  • Applicants to the Magis Catholic Teacher Corps should submit three (3) essays:  1) What moves me to teach; 2) Spirituality; 3) Community
• International Students: In addition to the above documentation, international applicants who have obtained a degree from an institution where English is not the official language must submit official GRE and TOEFL examination scores.  To find out the location for these examinations, you may contact a regional registration center.

All supporting documents should be sent to:

Completed Applications

When your application, fee, official transcripts, recommendations/ evaluations, and other supporting documents have been received, they will be reviewed by the appropriate department and then a decision will be presented to the Dean of the Graduate School.  When a decision has been made regarding your application for admission, you will be notified in writing via e-mail and written letter.

Paper Application

1. Click here: Application Form

2. Fill out the application form, which requires details of your academic history, and send it to the Graduate School, along with a $50.00 application fee.   If paying by check or money order, please make the item payable to "Creighton University" (under no circumstances is this fee refunded or waived).