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Admissions applications may be submitted at any time, and are evaluated in the order in which they are completed. An application can be submitted by applying online or by downloading and mailing in an application. The process is considered complete upon receipt of the following:
*Be sure to have photocopies of any valid teaching certifications sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions. where they will be held (for up to one year) until the application arrives. Prior certification is required only for a few programs and is indicated in the program details.
The application documents are available in an online format. To view the application, click on the apply online link and create a user name and password. The online application:
The application documents are available for pick-up at the admissions office or by downloading a PDF document. To download the application, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer if it isn't already installed. Please select the appropriate application from the list below:
Note: You may also contact the Admissions Office to have a paper copy of the application form sent to you.
PRIORITY DEADLINES:
For summer or fall enrollment:
Our priority deadline is February 15.
Our priority deadline for Leadership and Summer Residency Leadership programs is April 1, 2011For spring enrollment:
Our priority deadline is November 1.However, the Admissions Office welcomes applications every day of the year. As soon as an application is received, the admissions review process will begin. Students may be accepted throughout the spring and summer for fall matriculation.
Financial Aid deadline: DO NOT WAIT TO APPLY
Applicants for financial aid must submit the completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to the Federal Processor by April 15. Applicants who do not apply by the deadline are not guaranteed aid before the beginning of the next semester and are not eligible for Bank Street Scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid before they are accepted into a program. Please see the Financial Aid Web page for details.
Admissions Process
If, after initial review of the application, the Admissions Committee wishes to proceed in considering an applicant, a faculty member from the appropriate program will contact the applicant to schedule an admissions interview. Occasionally, at the discretion of the program, applicants who live at a distance from the College may be able to arrange to have an interview by phone instead of in person.
Applicants are also asked to come to the College to respond to essay questions asked by each program. This program essay, usually written at the College, must be completed before the admissions interview. Arrangements will be made for those applicants who live at a distance from the College to complete the essay.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions decisions are made throughout the year. Generally, applicants are notified about the admissions decision within four to eight weeks after the application is complete.
For those applicants who meet the priority deadlines, the Office of Graduate Admissions will reach an admissions decision prior to registration for the next academic term.
Prospective students may register for courses as non-matriculated students. Note: non-matriculated registration for courses does not guarantee admission. We recommend that prospective students not take more than 6 credits before completing the application process.
International Students
Applications from international students are welcome. Please click for more information.