Application for Admission to Graduate Programs

Core Application Requirements

1. Application for Admission to Graduate Programs: A non-refundable $30

application fee is required with the application. Any application received without the

application fee or waiver will not be processed. Please, do not send cash.

2. Two Letters of Recommendation and the Letter of Recommendation

Forms: Letters and forms should be enclosed in an envelope with the

recommender’s signature across the back seal. Letters should be from persons such

as professors or employers who can attest to your qualiﬁcations. One letter should

be from a former professor if you have been in school in the past ﬁve years. Letters of

Recommendation can be sent electronically if you apply using the online application.

3. Statement of Goals and Objectives: Should be two pages long and discuss

your goals and objectives speciﬁc to the program application you are applying to.

4. College Transcripts: Ofﬁcial transcripts from all colleges and universities

attended. Ofﬁcial transcripts and examination scores must be in sealed envelopes

from the sending college or institution. Opened transcripts are not considered

ofﬁcial. All documents submitted become the property of the University and will

not be released to the student or outside party for any reason. Courses taken

at colleges or universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by

Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) or World Education Services, Inc.

(WES). The subject analysis or course-by-course evaluation is required. For more

information, visit www.ece.org or www.wes.org.

5. Additional Required Documents: Some programs may require test scores

(GRE, GMAT, TAP), research papers, teaching certiﬁcate/licensure, or proof

prerequisite coursework. Additional program requirements can be found in the

Academic Programs and Codes list on the following pages.

6. If you are a permanent resident, please submit a copy of your permanent resident

card. If you have been granted asylum, refugee status, or are adjusting your

status, you must submit appropriate documentation from the U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services ofﬁce. If you are on a visa or are an international applicant, you

must submit a copy of your valid, non-expired visa.

7. Applicants who served in the U.S. Armed Forces should submit a copy of form

DD-214, copy 4.

8. All core application requirements and additional requirements must be received

by the Application Deadlines listed above.

International Applicant Information

An international applicant is a foreign student who plans to apply for or is currently

in the United States on an F visa or B1/B2 visa. To apply for admission, you

must submit the following documents in addition to the Core Application

Requirements listed above:

1. ECE (www.ece.org) or WES (www.wes.org) evaluation of all college/university

coursework completed outside of the United States. Graduates must have a U.S.

equivalent bachelor’s degree. Bologna Accord-compliant degrees are acceptable.

2. Ofﬁcial transcripts for all colleges/universities attended within the United States

(required for transfer students who previously attended a U.S. college or university).

3. TOEFL or IELTS ofﬁcial score report. Minimum acceptable scores for Graduates:

TOEFL score of 550 (paper exam) OR 213 (computer exam) OR 79 (Internet exam)

or Minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

4. An ofﬁcial bank letter(s) from each sponsor. Amounts must be given in U.S. Dollars.

5. NEIU Financial Statement (this form must be notarized).

6. If you are currently in the United States, submit a copy of your visa and I-94.

7. If you are currently in the United States, submit a copy of your current I-20.

Once your application is processed, wait for your I-20 to schedule an appointment

with the U.S. Consular Ofﬁce (www.usembassy.gov). To check on the status of your

I-20, contact the Ofﬁce of International Programs at [email protected].

Admission to a Degree Program

The undergraduate academic record must reﬂect an overall grade point average

of 2.75 or higher on a 4-point scale. All undergraduate work is included in the

evaluation. Post-bachelor’s work in graduate-level courses, if any, is expected to

average 3.0 (B) or better.

Admission Categories

Most students who are admitted to NEIU graduate programs are subject only to the

standard policies that apply to all graduate students at NEIU. Some students will be

offered admission to the following conditional/contingent/provisional statuses. Offers

of admission are extended, upon the recommendation of the graduate program and

the approval of the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

Graduating Seniors: An undergraduate senior who meets all of the requirements

for admission to the College and the speciﬁc degree program, and is within ﬁfteen

semester hours of completing an undergraduate degree may be granted Contingent

Admission. Prior to the start of classes in the term of admission, an applicant granted

contingent admission must submit an ofﬁcial transcript showing conferral of the

degree in order to start graduate coursework. Courses used to fulﬁll undergraduate

degree requirements will not apply to the graduate degree program of study.

Conditional Admission: Applicants lacking mastery of certain, speciﬁc program

prerequisites may be allowed to obtain that mastery by completing prerequisite

coursework by a speciﬁed time or point in the graduate program, as deemed

appropriate by the graduate program. Such applicants will be granted admission

and assigned to “conditional status.” Students in conditional status will be required

to complete their prerequisite work early in their graduate program, in accordance

with the sequence of courses recommended by their graduate program.

Provisional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the standard academic

background expected for full admission to a degree program, may, in certain

cases, be granted admission to “provisional status” upon the recommendation of

the graduate program and the approval of the College of Graduate Studies and

Research. Admission to provisional status may result from an applicant having:

1. A degree from an institution for which academic credit equivalency cannot be

established, or one that issues transcripts with ungraded academic records.

2. An undergraduate cumulative grade point average that is below 2.75.

3. An erratic undergraduate academic record.

Readmission: students who do not register for courses within three consecutive

semesters (summer included) will be inactivated and must apply for readmission.

Notiﬁcation of Admission: The Graduate Admissions Ofﬁce will inform students in

writing of the admissions decision. Students who are admitted should contact their

program advisor within two weeks of receiving notiﬁcation of admission (the advisor’s

name is identiﬁed in the letter of admission), register for the courses they plan to take

in their ﬁrst term, and participate in orientation programs as speciﬁed by the college

and/or program.

Admission Acceptance/Deferral: Students are expected to enroll in the term to

which they are admitted, as the application is valid only for that term. A matriculation

deferral for up to one year will be considered if requested in writing. Requests for

deferral should be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Ofﬁce.

Application Instructions

Application for Admission to

Graduate Programs

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: July 15

Spring Semester: November 1

Summer Semester: April 1

International Deadlines

Fall Semester: June 15

Spring Semester: October 1

Summer Semester: March 1

Consider applying online.

Applying online is quick and easy. You can apply anytime, day or night, anyhwere

you have access to a computer, tablet or mobile device. When you apply online

you will have access to your application portal where you can track documents

required, upload certain documents, and send letter of recommendation

requests electronically.

Visit neiu.edu/apply

Academic Program and Codes

Where to Send Documents

Degree Programs in Art and Sciences

Additional Required Documents

Core Documents

(required for all masters and certiﬁcate/licensure applicants)

Additional Requirements

International Documents

(required in addition to Core Documents)

Biology, M.S.

Code (GE05) Admission: Fall only

Graduate Admissions and Records

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• Application & Fee

• Statement of Goals & Objectives (2 pages)

• 2 Letters of Recommendation

• Ofﬁcial Transcripts from all colleges/universities

• Additional Program requirements (see below)

• TOEFL/IELTS

• NEIU Financial Statement

• Ofﬁcial Bank Letters/Statement in U.S. dollars

• ECE or WES evaluation of all college credit

Communication, Media and Theatre, M.A.

Code (GC13) Admission: Fall Only

Computer Science, M.S. General Concentration

Code (GS01) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Computer Science, M.S. - Management Information

Systems Concentration

Code (GS01) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Chemistry, M.S.

Code (GE07) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

English, M.A. - Composition Concentration

Code (GC12) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

English, M.A. - Literature Concentration

Code (GC05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Geography and Environmental Studies, M.A.

Code (GF08) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Gerontology, M.A.

Code (GP02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

History, M.A.

Code (GF06) Admission: Fall Only

Latin American Literatures and Cultures, M.A.

Code (GC16) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Elementary

and Middle School Mathematics, M.A.

Code (GD05) Admission: Fall, Spring

Mathematics, M.S.- Applied Mathematics Concentration

Code (GD02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Mathematics, M.S. - Secondary Education Concentration

Code (GD02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Music, M.A. - Applied Music Pedagogy

Code (GM02) Admission: Spring, Fall

Political Science, M.A.

Code (GF07) Admission: Spring, Fall

Social Work, M.S.W. - Full Program

Code (GW01) Admission: Fall Only. Transfers from other

accredited MSW program should consult program for other

start options.

Linguistics, M.A.

Code (GC11) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

N/A

Writing sample between 10-15

pages

Writing sample between 10-15

pages

Sample research paper, honors

thesis, creative essay, or substantial

research report

N/A

A two-to-three page essay

(doubles as statement of goals)

complete work/volunteer resume

Writing sample of at least 10 pages,

preferable relevant to history.

Statement of Goals and Objectives at

least 2 pages, written in Spanish

Copy of teaching license

1,000 word essay

N/A

Copy of teaching license

N/A

Ofcial TOEFL or IELTS scores or

proof of foreign language study

Either an earned bachelor’s degree with a major in biology or the course equivalent of such, including

the usual cognate science courses (i.e. chemistry, physics and math); an undergraduate GPA in their

biology and cognate science courses; the personal statement must indicate career goals and reasons

for choosing Biology M.S.

Applicants must have completed 15 undergraduate credit hours (nine of which must be junior/

senior level courses) in CMT or CMT-related courses, with at least a 3.0 GPA in these courses.

N/A

The statement of goals and objectives should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating

your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualied for graduate study (discuss

specic English courses, papers, projects, etc.)

The statement of goals and objectives should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating

your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualied for graduate study (discuss

specic English courses, papers, projects, etc.)

The statement of goals and objectives should be at least two pages and discuss the student’s

academic and professional goals in relation to the M.A. program. Students who do not have

coursework or professional experience equivalent to an undergraduate minor in the Geography

and Environmental Studies disciplines will be eligible for conditional admission subject to the

completion of deciency undergraduate coursework.

Prerequisite training course in psychology-related statistics (e.g. PSYC 202).

N/A

Statement of Goals and Objectives at least 2 pages, written in Spanish. Advanced-level

prociency in written and oral Spanish as evidenced by a score of at least Advanced Low in

the OPI (Oral Prociency Interview) and WPT (Writing Prociency Test) administered by ACTFL

(American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages).

The 1,000 word essay must describe successful or unsuccessful elementary or middle school

math lesson taught.

N/A

Students must have successfully completed 18 or more credit hours of college-level mathematics

content courses that include multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics.

Equivalent courses completed in other subject areas such as physics, business, computer

science, may apply. Applicants who have completed the requisite coursework but do not have

licensure may be granted conditional admission if they are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a

Teaching Licensure Program (TLP).

Prospective students must audition and, if accepted, take placement exams in music theory

and history.

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a post-graduate GPA of 3.0 in at least 6 credit hours is required;

liberal arts coursework that includes coursework in the social and behavioral sciences, the natural

sciences, and the humanities. Statiscitcs course. Three letters of recommendation. Professional

statement. Additional requirements may include a background check. Deadline March 1;

decisions mailed in April.

9 hours of foreign language study at the undergraduate level or above OR for English as a

second/foreign language learners a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper); 79 on the Internet-

based test; 213 (computer-based); OR a score of 6.5 on the IELTS

Social Work, M.S.W. (Advanced Standing)

Code (GW02) Admission: Summer only

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A.

Code (GT05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

N/A

Ofﬁcial TOEFL or IELTS Scores or proof

of foreign language study

Undergraduate GPA of 3.25. Three letters of recommendation. One of the letters of recommendation

should be from the BSW Program Director, Field Director, of Faculty of the transfer school.

Deadline March 1; decisions mailed in April.

Prior experience in education or teaching is not required. Language requirement: For native speakers,

9 credits of college level work, or the equivalent, in one or more foreign languages, or a level 2 in

a foreign language on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proﬁciency

Assessment. For non-native speakers, English proﬁciency demonstrated by a score of 95 on the

internet-based TOEFL (IBT), with a minimum of 20 on each of 4 sections or by a score of 7.0 on IELTS,

with a minimum of 6.5 on each of the four sections; or by a score of 587 on the paper-based TOEFL.

A two-to-three page essay

complete work/volunteer resume

Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages (TESOL) Certiﬁcate

Code (G904) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Gerontology Senior Advocate Certiﬁcate

Code (G906) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Geographic Information Science Certiﬁcate

Code (G905) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Biology, M.S. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ10) Admission: Fall Only

English, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ11) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

History, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ12) Admission: Fall Only

Latin American Literatures and Cultures, M.A. and

Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ14) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Mathematics, M.S. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ13) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Counseling, M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Concentration

Code (GG13) Admission: Spring, Fall

Community and Teacher Leaders, M.A.

Code (GI05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Counseling, M.A. - Rehabilitation Counseling

Concentration

Code (GG12) Admission: Spring, Fall

Counseling, M.A. - School Counseling Concentration

Code (GG11) Admission: Spring, Fall

Educational Leadership, M.A. - Higher Education

Concentration

Code (GX06) Admission: Fall Only

Music, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ15) Admission: Spring, Fall

Ofﬁcial TOEFL or IELTS Scores or proof of

foreign language study

N/A

Writing sample between 10-15 pages.

Writing sample between 10-15 pages,

preferably relevant to history.

Statement of Goals and Objectives at

least 2 pages, written in Spanish

N/A

If current teacher: copy of Professional

Educator License (PEL) and test results (BST,

TAP, ACT or SAT). If not a current teacher:

passing scores (TAP, ACT or SAT) and state/

federal ﬁngerprint background check

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

N/A

Prior experience in education or teaching is not required. Language requirement: For native

speakers, 9 credits of college level work, or the equivalent, in one or more foreign languages, or

a level 2 in a foreign language on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Proﬁciency Assessment. For non-native speakers, English proﬁciency demonstrated by a score of

95 on the internet-based TOEFL (IBT), with a minimum of 20 on each of 4 sections or by a score

of 7.0 on IELTS, with a minimum of 6.5 on each of the four sections; or by a score of 587 on the

paper-based TOEFL.

Prerequisite training course in psychology-related statistics

(e.g. PSYC 202).

N/A

Either an earned bachelor’s degree with a major in biology or the course equivalent of such,

including the usual cognate science courses (i.e. chemistry, physics and math); an undergraduate

GPA in their biology and cognate science courses; the personal statement must indicate career

goals and reasons for choosing Biology M.S.

The statement of goals and objectives should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating

your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualiﬁed for graduate study (discuss

speciﬁc English courses, papers, projects, etc.)

N/A

Advanced-level proﬁciency in written and oral Spanish as evidenced by a score of at least Ad-

vanced Low in the OPI (Oral Proﬁciency Interview) and WPT (Writing Proﬁciency Test) administered

by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages).

Students must have successfully completed 18 or more credit hours of college-level mathematics

content courses that include multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics.

Equivalent courses completed in other subject areas such as physics, business, computer science,

may apply.

Application deadlines: March 15 for Fall; August 15 for Spring. Minimum undergraduate

GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (applicants with GPA between 2.25-2.99 may choose to submit GRE

scores as one measure in support of exceptionality); graduate college application; counselor

education application; transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; personal essay; two

recommendation letters from references familiar with applicant’s scholarship and experience;

resume; and attendance at pre-admission workshop. See Counselor Education website for

detailed information.

N/A

Application deadlines: March 15 for Fall; August 15 for Spring. Minimum undergraduate

GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (applicants with GPA between 2.25-2.99 may choose to submit GRE

scores as one measure in support of exceptionality); graduate college application; counselor

education application; transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; personal essay; two

recommendation letters from references familiar with applicant’s scholarship and experience;

resume; and attendance at pre-admission workshop. See Counselor Education website for

detailed information.

Application deadlines: March 15 for Fall; August 15 for Spring. Minimum undergraduate

GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (applicants with GPA between 2.25-2.99 may choose to submit GRE

scores as one measure in support of exceptionality); graduate college application; counselor

education application; transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; personal essay; two

recommendation letters from references familiar with applicant’s scholarship and experience;

resume; and attendance at pre-admission workshop. See Counselor Education website for

detailed information.

No prior paid experience in higher education is required. Paid or volunteer K-12 educational

experiences will be considered as well.

Prospective students must audition and, if accepted, take placement exams in music theory

and history.

Certiﬁcate Programs in Arts and Sciences

Combined Endorsement and Degree Programs in Arts and Sciences

Degree Programs in Education

Academic Program and Codes

Additional Required Documents

Additional Requirements

Educational Leadership, M.A. - School

Leadership (K-12) Concentration

Code (GX05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Note: The semester prior to admission to the M.A.

program, student must be admitted as a Graduate

Student-at-Large. The graduate program applications are

completed during LEAD 424 while student is a Graduate

Student-at-Large.

In-person interview

Copy of valid and current Illinois

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

Two letters of recommendation

(completed by supervisors)

Two NEIU Disposition Assessments

(completed by supervisors)

1) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; 2) Minimum 2.75

G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) from most recent degree; 3) Valid and current Illinois Professional

Educator License (PEL) (i.e., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-12, or

special preschool-age 21 certificate) OR until June 30, 2021 endorsed in a school support

personnel area (i.e., school counselor, school psychologist, speech language pathologist

(non-teaching), school nurse, school social worker, school marriage and family counselor)

Under current law ISBE requires school support personnel to graduate and obtain the

Principal Endorsement no later than June 30, 2021.; 4) Completion of two years of

PK-12 full-time teaching OR school service personnel experience within the last five

years. 5) Passage of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)/ Test of Academic Proficiency

(TAP) ACT or SAT scores may be eligible to be used in lieu of these tests. 6) Two letters

of recommendation (completed by supervisors). 7) Two NEIU Disposition Assessments

(completed by supervisors). 8) Successful completion of a written exam provided by the

department. 9) Completion of a successful teaching OR school support personnel portfolio.

10) In-person interview.

Family Counseling, M.A.

Code (GG10) Admission: Spring, Fall

N/A Application deadlines: March 15 for Fall; August 15 for Spring. Minimum undergraduate GPA

of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (applicants with GPA between 2.25-2.99 may choose to submit GRE scores

as one measure in support of exceptionality); graduate college application; counselor education

application; transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; personal essay; two recommendation

letters from references familiar with applicant’s scholarship and experience; resume; and attendance

at pre-admission workshop. See Counselor Education website for detailed information.

Academic Program and Codes Additional Required Documents Additional Requirements

Exercise Science, M.S.

Code (GR02) Admission: Fall Only

Gifted Education, M.A.

Code (GA07) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Human Resource Development, M.A.

Code (GH01) Admission: Spring, Fall

Inner City Studies, M.A.

Code (GI01) Admission: Spring, Fall

Middle Level Education, M.A.T.

Code (GL12) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Instruction in Language Arts, M.S. - Secondary

Education Code (GL06) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Literacy Education, M.A.

Code (GJ03) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Special Education, M.S.

Code (GA11) Admission: Spring, Fall

Special Education, M.A.

Code (GA10) Admission: Spring, Fall

Teaching & Inquiry, M.S.

Code (GL10) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Two letters of recommendation from

a teacher or employer regarding your

ability to complete graduate work

500-word statement about your goals,

objectives and qualiﬁcations for studying

Exercise Science at the graduate level

Requires a valid Illinois Professional

Educator License or for international

students a teaching license.

N/A

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

400-word writing sample

Copying of Teaching license

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

Proof of full PK-12 LBS I

Endorsement or equivalent

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

Proof of Full (Pk-21) Endorsement

or equivalent

Copy of Teaching license

400 word writing sample

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

two letters of professional recommendation

N/A

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale). Passing score on the Illinois Test of Academic Proﬁciency (TAP) or

ACT Plus Writing score of at least 22 and minimum score 19 in combined English/Writing or SAT critical

reading and math combined score of 1030 and minimum 450 in writing. A 400-word sample essay as

part of the program application.

Valid Illinois teaching license endorsed for secondary level content and a minimum of 18 hours of

coursework in literature/composition, linguistics, and/or speech.

Passing score on the BST or TAP; proof of minimum of one year’s teaching experience.

N/A

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing

score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this

requirement. ACT is recommended.

Degree Programs in Business and Management

Accounting, M.S.

Code (GB02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Business Administration, M.B.A.

Code (GB03) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Bilingual Endorsement FOCUS Program

(G515) Admits: Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Childhood Education FOCUS Program

(G516) Admits: Spring, Fall

Elementary Education FOCUS Program

(G517) Admits: Spring, Summer, Fall

Health Education (9-12) Endorsement FOCUS Program

(G522) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Physical Education (K-12) Endorsement FOCUS Program

(G523) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Secondary Education FOCUS Program

(G518) Admits: Spring, Summer, Fall

GMAT or GRE Scores

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

GMAT or GRE Scores

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

GMAT (450 points minimum) or GRE (149 points on each part, quantitative and verbal)

Endorsement Programs in Education

Reading Teacher Endorsement: Elementary Level

Code (G520) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Reading Teacher Endorsement:

Secondary Level

Code (G521) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist I

(LBS I) Focus Program

Code (G501) Admission: Spring, Fall

Special Education, LBS II - Behavior Intervention

Specialist (BIS)

Code (G504) Admission: Spring, Fall

Special Education, LBS II - Learning Behavior Specialist

(LBS)

Code (G502) Admission: Spring, Fall

Teacher Leader Endorsement

Code (GI08) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Special Education, LBS II - Curriculum Adaptation

Specialist (CAS)

Code (G503) Admission: Spring, Fall

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

Copy of Teaching license

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

Copy of Teaching license

Copy of Teaching certiﬁcate

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

Copy of Teaching license

Proof of Full (Pk-21) LBS I

Endorsement or equivalent

Proof of Full (Pk-21) LBS I

Endorsement or equivalent

N/A

Proof of Full (Pk-21) LBS I

Endorsement or equivalent

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing

score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this

requirement. ACT is recommended.

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing

score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this

requirement. ACT is recommended.

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing

score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this

requirement. ACT is recommended.

N/A

Current and valid state teacher licensure; One of the letters of recommendation must be written by a

teacher or administrator at the applicant’s school or previous school; Evidence of a minimum of 2 years

of successful K-9 teaching in the applicant’s own classroom; A completed program application; A 400-

word writing sample as part of the program application.

TAP or SAT or ACT Plus Writing

400 word writing sample

Minimum GPA of 2.75 (on 4.0 scale). Passing score on the Illinois Test of Academic Proﬁciency (TAP)

or ACT Plus Writing score of at least 22 and minimum score 19 in combined English/Writing or SAT

critical reading and math combined score of 1030 and minimum 450 in writing.

Elementary Education, M.A.T.

Code (GL11) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

N/A

Additional Information

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Are you a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri or Wisconsin Yes No

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or on active duty? Yes No

Last Name First Name Middle Name Preferred First Name Previous Last Name

Permanent Address City State (or Country) Zip or Postal Code

Mailing Address (if different than permanent) City State (or Country) Zip or Postal Code

Telephone Number ( ) Cell Phone Number ( ) May we contact you through cell phone text messaging?

Yes

Email Address Birth Date: Month Day Year Gender: Male Female

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Emergency Contact Phone ( ) Relationship

Social Security Number

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Why do we ask for your Social Security Number (SSN)?

Your SSN is requested pursuant to Public Law 93-579 for the University’s system of student records, as well as for compliance with

federal and state reporting requirements. A SSN is required if you are applying for ﬁnancial aid but is not required for admission to the

University. Supplying a SSN ensures that you will be able to claim the Hope Tax Credit, if you are eligible, on your federal tax return.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Visa or International Visa Type Expiration Country of Citizenship

Permanent Resident Adjustment of Status/Other

Refugee/Asylum Undocumented

Information in this section is being requested so that we may demonstrate compliance with federal requirements.

Your response will not affect admission decision.

Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina (Person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin,

regardless of race?) Yes No

Select one or more of the following races:

American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Paciﬁc Islander White

Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ)? Yes No

Have either of your parents/guardians completed a bachelor’s degree or higher? Yes No

Are you interested in campus housing? Yes No

Optional Information

(Does not affect the admission decision)

The application term may be changed one time per application, provided the request is made prior to the start of the original semester.

Term applying for: Fall Spring Full Summer First Half Summer Second Half Summer Year: Program Code:

(check only one) (see Additional Requirement and Program Codes)

Applicant type: Master’s Program Graduate Certiﬁcate or Licensure Program

(check only one)

Master’s Program Readmission Graduate Certiﬁcate or Licensure Program Readmission

Please remember to:

Attach $30 application fee payable to: Northeastern Illinois University

Sign and date the application

Verify your email address is correct

Master’s and Graduate Certiﬁcate or Licensure Program Admission Application

(Provide Visa information to the right)

List all colleges, universities or post-secondary schools (including trade school) attended, regardless of accreditation. Failure to do so may result in dismissal

from the University. Please list in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent school attended. Attach additional sheet if necessary.

Mail Application to:

Northeastern Illinois University

Graduate Admissions and Records

5500 North St. Louis Avenue

Chicago, IL 60625-4799

Contact the Graduate Admissions Ofﬁce

Telephone: (773) 442-6001

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.neiu.edu/graduatestudies

Fax: (773) 442-4020

College, University and Post-Secondary Information

Admission Application Certification

Name City State Beginning Date Ending Date Degree/Hours Earned

For Ofﬁce Use Only:

Form of payment: Cash Check Waiver Credit Card Online Payment veried by: Initials Date

Changeover/Deferment requested: Semester Date Processed by

This application must be signed by the applicant before any action can be taken by the Admissions Ofce.I understand that withholding information

requested on this application, including attendance at any other institution or giving false information, may make me ineligible for admission to

Northeastern Illinois University andthatmy admission may be rescinded and class registration canceled, if already admitted. I have read and

understand all instructions and information on this application. I understand that, during the admissions process, Northeastern may communicate

information intended only for me at the personal email account listed on this application.I certify that the statements I have made on this application

are correct and complete.

Applicant Signature Date of Signature

Applicant’s Name (please print)

TO THE APPLICANT: Each letter of recommendation must be accompanied by a Letter of Recommendation form. Letters, which should be written on

letterhead, should be from persons such as professors or employers who can attest to your qualications. One letter should be from a former professor

if you have been in school in the past ve years.

I understand the letter of recommendation and the letter of recommendation form is to be received and maintained in condence by Northeastern

Illinois University for admission consideration for graduate status. I hereby expressly waive any and all rights I might have of access to this evaluation

under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and any/or all other laws, regulations, or policies. I understand the rights I am waiving

include, but are not limited to, the right to inspect and review the letter and form, the right to have a copy of the letter or form made for my use: the

right to request an amendment of this letter.

I waive my rights as stated above. I do not waive my right to review the letter of recommendation/form.

Date Applicant’s Signature

Recommender Information

Recommender’s Name (Please print) Position or Title Name of Institution or Business

Phone Email Address

How long have you known the recommender?

In what capacity do you know the recommender?

Note: If you change recommenders, you must complete a new Letter of Recommendation Form to include your new recommender’s information. Copies of

this form are available to download at neiu.edu/admissions

Please remember:

Attach a letter of recommendation

Sign and date the form

Recommendation letter and this form are both required

Letter of Recommendation Form

Please return completed form to:

Northeastern Illinois University

Graduate Admissions and Records, D-101D

5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

This side intentionally blank.

Applicant’s Name (please print)

TO THE APPLICANT: Each letter of recommendation must be accompanied by a Letter of Recommendation form. Letters, which should be written on

letterhead, should be from persons such as professors or employers who can attest to your qualications. One letter should be from a former professor

if you have been in school in the past ve years.

I understand the letter of recommendation and the letter of recommendation form is to be received and maintained in condence by Northeastern

Illinois University for admission consideration for graduate status. I hereby expressly waive any and all rights I might have of access to this evaluation

under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and any/or all other laws, regulations, or policies. I understand the rights I am waiving

include, but are not limited to, the right to inspect and review the letter and form, the right to have a copy of the letter or form made for my use, the

right to request an amendment of this letter.

I waive my rights as stated above. I do not waive my right to review the letter of recommendation/form.

Date Applicant’s Signature

Recommender Information

Recommender’s Name (Please print) Position or Title Name of Institution or Business

Phone Email Address

How long have you known the recommender?

In what capacity do you know the recommender?

Note: If you change recommenders, you must complete a new Letter of Recommendation Form to include your new recommender’s information. Copies of

this form are available to download at neiu.edu/admissions

Please remember:

Attach a letter of recommendation

Sign and date the form

Recommendation letter and this form are both required

Letter of Recommendation Form

Please return completed form to:

Northeastern Illinois University

Graduate Admissions and Records, D-101D

5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

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