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Graduate Studies

The university offers 15 distinctive graduate programs to help you make your move in your chosen profession.
The most costly education is the one you never receive. Contact a graduate admissions counselor to take your next step today.
The MSEd in Exceptional Needs gives licensed teachers the training they need to manage each student’s unique learning style.
Complete your MS in Environmental Science in as little as two years, even while attending part-time.
Through a hybrid model of classroom and online learning, you can achieve your MSN in Community Health Education or Family Nurse Practitioner.
The RN-MSN transition program gives licensed RNs the opportunity to go straight to the MSN without stopping for the BSN.
Our PA program provides one-on-one clinical rotations and uses a problem-based learning approach.
Pastoral Counseling helps clergy of all faiths improve their counseling skills.
You can earn a Master of Arts in Studio Art in the traditional classroom/studio manner, or by working off campus with regular meetings with your instructor.
Obtain your degree on your terms. The MBA program offers evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.

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Applying to the Graduate School

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Graduate School at the University of Saint Francis. It's a decision you will never regret.

We offer two methods of applying:

Online Apply Now (Free)
Printable PDF application ($20 processing fee required)

The following materials are required to complete the application process:

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended
  • If you are a United States veteran, a copy of your DD214
  • Program-specific requirements
  • $20 application fee if applying via paper application

Be sure to review specific program entrance requirements before applying.

Graduate Application Process

Step One: Do you meet entrance requirements?

All graduate applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States. (Foreign credentials will be evaluated by off-campus specialists at WES International Education Resources)
  • Have an undergraduate Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale. Individual departments may require a higher GPA

File with the Office of Admissions an Application for Admission and official transcripts from all previous postsecondary study. The transcript(s) must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the Registrar of the institution attended