Application for Graduate Admission

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1 Application for Graduate Admission

2 Application Process St. John Fisher College operates on a rolling admission basis. Applications are reviewed as they are received and admission decisions are made within four weeks of receipt of a completed application. Space-constrained programs will review applications until they reach enrollment capacity. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about application processes specific to your program of interest. Information for Graduate Applicants To Start the Application Process: Remit a $30 non-refundable application fee payable to St. John Fisher College. Application fee is waived for alumni. Request official transcripts from the Registrar s Office of each college and/or university that you have attended. Have the college/university send the transcript directly to St. John Fisher College, Office of Graduate Admissions. Fisher alumni do not have to provide a copy of their Fisher transcripts. Complete the top portion of the Letter of Recommendation forms and give them to two people who can evaluate your potential for graduate education. Applicants who are current students or recent graduates must submit at least one recommendation from a college instructor. Personal references will not be accepted. Prepare a Personal Statement. Provide information about yourself, your goals and plans for the future, reason for graduate study in your chosen field, special interests in the field, and experience (other than academic) in the field. The statement must be typewritten, double-spaced, and words in length. Enclose a current Résumé. For nursing applicants: Enclose a copy of RN license. For education applicants: Provide proof of New York State teacher certification from your Teach account (if applicable). If you are requesting transfer credit for graduate courses taken elsewhere, please complete and enclose the transfer request form and include course descriptions. Test scores: Please refer to your program of interest for applicable standardized test requirements at: or contact the Office of Graduate Admissions. If you are applying for federal financial aid, you may do so online at Information is available at The FAFSA code for St. John Fisher College is Our Financial Aid Office will be happy to answer your questions and can be reached at (585) In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 and the Clery Law, St. John Fisher College has information available for prospective students and employees on crime prevention and statistics, policies on sexual misconduct, and policies on drug/alcohol use and possession. For more information, contact the Safety and Security Department at (585) or the Office of Marketing and Communications at (585)

3 Office of Graduate Admissions 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York (585) (phone) (585) (fax) Application for Graduate Admission Personal Data (Please print or type) Social Security Number Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. (Optional, but important for financial aid purposes) Preferred First Name Name of Student Last First Middle Previous Name(s) Mailing Address Number and Street Apt # City State Zip County Home phone ( ) Cell phone ( ) Gender: Male Female Work phone ( ) address Date of Birth: Month/Day/Year Citizenship Status Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other (Non-U.S. Citizen/Non-Permanent Resident) Non U.S. Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents Only Country of Birth Country of Citizenship Do you hold a valid U.S. Visa? No Yes (indicate type and expiration date below) Visa Type Expiration Date Will you need an I-20 for study in F-1 student status at the College? No Yes* *If yes, please visit for application, additional forms, and timeline considerations. Ethnic Status Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino? Yes No In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself: American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White U.S. Armed Forces Status No relationship Currently serving Previously served Current dependent Will you be receiving military benefits? Yes No

4 Applicant Status Semester applying for: Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 Full-time (9 graduate credits) Part-time (less than 9 graduate credits) Note: Enrollment in at least 6 credits per term is required for federal loan eligibility. School of Business MBA Accounting General Management Health Systems Management Pharmaceutical Industry School of Arts and Sciences Math/Science/Technology Education For students seeking Initial Certification: M.S. + Adolescence Certification (Check content area below.) M.S. + Adolescence Certification + Special Education Certification (Check content area below.) Biology Physics Chemistry Mathematics For students seeking Professional Certification or advanced study: M.S. Math/Science/Technology Education Elementary Math Specialist Program applying for: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education For students seeking Initial Certification: M.S. Childhood Education and Special Education Certification Grades 1-6 (Fall only) M.S. Adolescence Education and Special Education Certification Grades 7-12 (Fall only)* *Please indicate content area: English Social Studies French Spanish For students seeking Professional Certification: You must already be initially certified or in the process of obtaining NYS Certification. M.S. Special Education (Grades 1-6) M.S. Special Education (Grades 7-12) M.S. Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 12) M.S. Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 6) M.S. Literacy Education (Grades 5-12) M.S. Educational Leadership (SBL Certification) M.S. Educational Leadership (SBL and SDL Certification) (M.S. degree required) For students who are already Permanently/ Professionally Certified and are seeking to add Special Education Certification: Advanced Childhood/Special Education Certification (Grades 1-6) Advanced Adolescence/Special Education Certification (Grades 7-12) Wegmans School of Nursing M.S. in Nursing Programs M.S. Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP) M.S. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) M.S. Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) M.S. Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) M.S. Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) Post-Master's Certificate Options (for applicants who hold a master's degree in nursing) Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) Mental Health Counseling M.S. Mental Health Counseling (Fall only) Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling Academic Data Official copies of ALL undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required. Name of School Dates Attended Degree/Diploma Undergraduate College or University Graduate School

5 Student Statement Please read carefully and sign below. This section must be completed in order for the application to be processed. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor), or are such charges pending against you, in any state or country? Exempt from the preceding question are any proceedings involving youthful offender adjudication as defined in NYS Criminal Procedure Law Section ; and any conviction sealed pursuant to NYS Criminal Procedure Law Section or Yes No Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from an institution of higher learning for disciplinary reasons? Yes No I certify that the information on this form is both complete and accurate. I understand that falsifying any part of this application may result in my being refused admission or being required to withdraw from the College. Signed Date How would you describe your interest in St. John Fisher College? My first choice One of my top 3 choices Among many choices How did you find out about this program? Please be as specific as possible. Alumni Current Student Graduate Fair Previously Attended Fisher Billboard HR Department Radio Brochure Fisher Website Information Night Television College Advisor/Faculty Friend/Relative Newspaper Other St. John Fisher College Degree Holders Only: Release for Official Transcript My signature below provides authorization for the Office of Graduate Admissions to request an official copy of my St. John Fisher College record (transcript) from the Registrar s Office. This is to complete my application to one of St. John Fisher College s graduate programs. Since I am an alumnus/alumna of St. John Fisher College, I understand that there will be no charge for this record transfer. Requests for transcripts of academic work completed at other colleges must be directed to those respective Registrar s Offices. Name: St. John Fisher College admits students of any gender, race, color, age, disability, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.

6 GRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT REQUEST (Use for graduate level courses already taken.) _ Last First MI Program Students can request transfer credit for graduate course work taken at accredited institutions. These credits must have been taken in an appropriate graduate program related to your Fisher graduate program of study. Only courses with a grade of B or better will be considered and the course must have been taken within 7 years prior to beginning graduate study at Fisher. A maximum of 9 credits may be permitted as transfer credit. Courses taken at colleges operating under the quarter hour system will be accepted in transfer by calculating 2/3 of the quarter hour total. For example, 8 quarter hours = 5 semester hours. Credit earned by transfer will not be included in your Fisher cumulative Grade Point Average. Official transcripts and course descriptions must accompany this form. Fisher Graduate Course (Number, Title, Credit Hours): First Course Number, Title, Credit Hours Institution Semester/Year Grade Fisher Graduate Course (Number, Title, Credit Hours): Second Course Number, Title, Credit Hours Institution Semester/Year Grade Fisher Graduate Course (Number, Title, Credit Hours): Third Course Number, Title, Credit Hours Institution Semester/Year Grade

7 Office of Graduate Admissions 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York (585) (phone) (585) (fax) Letter of Recommendation TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT: Applicant Name Address Program City State Zip Many writers prefer their letters be confidential. Due to the Rights of Privacy Act of 1974, the College may guarantee confidentiality only if you waive your right to access. Please indicate below: I waive my rights to future access to this reference. I do not waive my rights to future access to this reference. Signature of Applicant _ Date TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECOMMENDATION WRITER: The person whose name appears above has applied for graduate admission at St. John Fisher College. The Admissions Committee would appreciate your candid appraisal. If you wish to use a letter or different format, please feel free to do so. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? Please assess the applicant relative to other students or employees whom you have known in a similar capacity. Intellectual ability Ability to work with others Ability in written expression Ability in oral expression Maturity Initiative/independence Creativity/originality Potential for career advancement Outstanding (Top 2%) Superior (Top 10%) Good (Top Third) Fair (Middle Third) Poor (Bottom Third) Unable To Judge Please comment on the applicant s primary strength and/or weakness and any other remarks you may feel are important. (If more space is needed, please attach to this form.) What is your overall recommendation? Strongly Recommend Recommend Recommend with Reservation Recommender s Name Employer _ Position or Title _ Business Address _ Phone Number Please return completed form to St. John Fisher College Office of Graduate Admissions. Thank you for your assistance. Supplement to St. John Fisher College Graduate Application

8 Office of Graduate Admissions 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York (585) (phone) (585) (fax) Letter of Recommendation TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT: Applicant Name Address Program City State Zip Many writers prefer their letters be confidential. Due to the Rights of Privacy Act of 1974, the College may guarantee confidentiality only if you waive your right to access. Please indicate below: I waive my rights to future access to this reference. I do not waive my rights to future access to this reference. Signature of Applicant _ Date TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECOMMENDATION WRITER: The person whose name appears above has applied for graduate admission at St. John Fisher College. The Admissions Committee would appreciate your candid appraisal. If you wish to use a letter or different format, please feel free to do so. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? Please assess the applicant relative to other students or employees whom you have known in a similar capacity. Intellectual ability Ability to work with others Ability in written expression Ability in oral expression Maturity Initiative/independence Creativity/originality Potential for career advancement Outstanding (Top 2%) Superior (Top 10%) Good (Top Third) Fair (Middle Third) Poor (Bottom Third) Unable To Judge Please comment on the applicant s primary strength and/or weakness and any other remarks you may feel are important. (If more space is needed, please attach to this form.) What is your overall recommendation? Strongly Recommend Recommend Recommend with Reservation Recommender s Name Employer _ Position or Title _ Business Address _ Phone Number Please return completed form to St. John Fisher College Office of Graduate Admissions. Thank you for your assistance. Supplement to St. John Fisher College Graduate Application