Application Checklist

A complete application for admission to degree programs at the Hamline University Graduate School of Management includes the following items.

Application Checklist for the Master of Business Administration (MBA)
 

NOTE: Applicants seeking Adult Special Status may complete an abbreviated form with fewer requirements. More on the Adult Special Status>

• Completed Application Form
  Online application or the paper application.
   
• Application Fee
  If you submit a paper application, there is a non-refundable fee of $30 for master and dual degree program applications, and $35 for doctorate degree program applications. The application fee is accepted in the form of check (payable to Hamline University) or money order.
  
  If you submit an online application, the application fee is waived.
   
• Personal Statement
  A 1-2 page personal statement, typewritten and double-spaced, detailing: (a) why you have chosen Hamline University, (b) how the degree program will help you meet your career goals, and (c) which concentrations or policy areas are of interest to you and why.
   
• Professional Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  A professional résumé including a chronological list of your employers, positions held, and job responsibilities.
   
• Official Transcripts From All Undergraduate and Graduate Work
  Official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university should be sent directly from the institution to the Hamline University Office of Graduate Admission. (Personal copies are not accepted. You do not need to supply transcripts for courses taken at Hamline University.)
  
  If your transcripts are in a language other than English, you must submit both the original and an official or a certified English translation. The Hamline University Graduate School of Management reserves the right to require applicants to have their academic records evaluated by an academic credential evaluator.
   
• Letters of Recommendation
  Three letters of recommendations, written by people familiar with your academic and/or professional history, detailing your specific qualifications to pursue advanced study, and sent directly to the Hamline University Office of Graduate Admission. (Letters from family members are unacceptable.)
  
  If your letters of recommendation are in a language other than English, please send the original letters and certified English translations.
   
• Writing Sample
  A sample of your academic or work-related writing, typewritten, at least three pages in length, written in the last two years, and written solely by you.
  
  If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Hamline University Graduate School of Management (Send E-mail to the Graduate School of Management).

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants must provide:

• Documentation of English Proficiency
  International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of written and oral proficiency in English. The minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score for admission to the Hamline University Graduate School of Management is 80 (Internet-based test).
  
  Official TOEFL scores must be sent from the Educational Testing Service directly to Hamline University (code 6265). (Results mailed to the applicant are not accepted.)
  
  Applicants who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., or Australia are exempt from this requirement. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Hamline University Graduate School of Management (Send E-mail to the Graduate School of Management).
   
• Proof of Financial Support
  International applicants must demonstrate their ability to pay tuition and personal expenses with documentary evidence (bank statements or other financial support documentation). This financial information is not used in the admission process. However, it is required to apply for a visa.

Application materials should be sent to:
Office of Graduate Admission, MS-A1710
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
 

Questions

If you have questions you may contact the Hamline University Office of Graduate Admissions by phone at 651-523-2900 or e-mail (Send E-mail to the Office of Graduate Admission). The Office of Graduate Admissions is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST). (Your request will be answered within 24 hours.)