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Prospective students interested in beginning a Graduate program with Troy University must first fill out an Application for Admission.
Submit Transcripts and Test ScoresOnce an application has been submitted, please request all transcripts and test scores (Advanced Placement, ACT, SAT, etc.) to be sent electronically to transcripts@troy.edu or by mail to the address below.
Troy University-Admissions
Attn: Transcripts
100 University Park
Troy, AL 36082
Submit final official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (except Troy University). Degree granting university transcript must bear degree and date awarded.
You may upload unofficial transcripts and test scores to your TROY Application Profile for temporary admission consideration. Please note that temporary admission varies by program.
Test Scores - Submit official test score results for the GRE (Institution Code – 1738) (verbal and quantitative scores), MAT (Institution Code – 1013) or GMAT (GMAT does not use Institution Codes) as per program requirements.
Submit Letter of RecommendationThe recommender should address the individual's potential for success in the selected graduate program and his/her written and oral communication skills. Letters submitted to meet specific program requirements may be used for admission to the Graduate School to satisfy this admission requirement. For instructions, please check your supplemental items on your TROY Application Profile.
Additional Information for Troy Campus ApplicantsMedical History Form: Submit completed Medical History Form with medical documentation as required for all Troy, AL Campus students and students attending the School of Nursing. For further information please contact the Mary E. Rich Health Center, Troy University, Troy, Alabama, 36082 at 1-334-670-3452.
University Housing: (Troy, AL Campus students only) Go to the Housing Office Webpage for more information on Troy campus housing options.
Admissions Requirements for International StudentsPlease see the Admission for International Students page for more information.
Test Score RequirementsPrograms not requiring graduate entrance exams:
Students from other accredited institutions who wish to take a course(s) from Troy University must:
Application status for the semester is determined by the information supplied on the application for admission. Admission status may not be changed following the last day to add/drop for the semester.
Transient approval forms from institution currently attending and must receive medical clearance.
Post Master’s AdmissionStudents admitted in this category must hold the master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
NOTE: Graduate credit taken while enrolled as a post master’s degree student is not admissible as degree credit unless it is approved by the program director and is limited to a total of six semester hours.
Unofficial documents may be uploaded to the TROY Application Profile for consideration by our admissions staff.
Certificate Program Admission RequirementsStudents interested in completing a certificate program, offered through the Graduate School, must apply to be unconditionally admitted into the Graduate School through the standard admission process. All certificate courses are graduate courses. We offer several certificate programs - consult the graduate catalog for specific certificate program admission requirements.
To qualify for unconditional admission to a master's degree program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university. No test score or letter of recommendation is required for those who hold a master’s or higher degree from accredited institutions.
Special Note: Consult the specific program for admission score requirements since exam requirements vary by program. Requirements can be found in the appropriate Academic Catalog.
Students entering licensure and professional programs must meet specified grade point average and recommendation requirements.
Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements. Not applicable for Ed.S. students.
Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, but lack the required grade point average and/or acceptable test score (official test score required) to be admitted unconditionally, may be granted conditional admission for a maximum of nine semester hours. Conditionally admitted students will be cleared of their conditional status if, at the completion of nine semester hours, they have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work attempted. At the completion of nine semester hours, conditionally admitted students who have not attained a the required grade point average will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year after which they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter.
(Nine-semester-hour maximum load for full time enrollment)
Temporary admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who have not submitted all original documents including all official transcripts, the letter of recommendation or official exam score.
Note: Please consult the individual program test score requirement prior to taking exam since exam requirements vary by program. Students must provide, at a minimum, proof of eligibility, copy of bachelor’s degree transcript, diploma or letter of completion to be initially considered as eligible for Temporary status. Temporarily admitted students must provide all official documents prior to the end of the term of temporary admission and are under the same grade point average requirement as conditionally admitted students.
Not applicable for Licensure programs, Ph.D., DNP, Ed.S., MSEd., M.Acc, MA.Eco., MBA, or MSN
students. Students from non-accredited or otherwise accredited institutions or students seeking dual enrollment are not eligible for temporary admission. (See Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission requirements.)
A student interested in earning graduate credit, but who is not an applicant for a graduate degree at Troy University, may be admitted as a ''Special Student'' with the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School or his/her designee.
Admission may be granted to qualified students holding a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or to students in good standing at another regionally accredited graduate school (copy of transcript must be provided).
Should a student apply later and be accepted to a degree program, a limit of six semester hours will be considered for credit toward the degree. It is the responsibility of the student to observe the limitations imposed on credit hours, coursework and transfer of credit.
Special students may not be admitted at a later date on a temporary admission. Credits taken in Special Admission status by students who are found not to be in good standing at their previous institution will be voided with the posting of no grade "NG" by the Registrar.
Graduate Transfer Students: Consult graduate bulletin for transfer hour limitations for your degree area. A Petition for Credit Form must be completed in order to apply credit. Consult your Faculty Advisor for more information on how to complete this process.
Professional Military Education Credit (PME): Troy University awards transfer credit for specific Professional Military Education (PME) courses completed at select military service schools for which credit is recommended by the American Council on Education and approved by each appropriate college’s dean. The number of hours granted for each program is limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours. No credit may be granted for work that will be over eight years old at the time of graduation from the Troy University program for which transfer credit was requested. No waivers will be permitted.
A returning student is an applicant who previously attended Troy University but withdrew or transferred to another institution and now desires to re-enroll at TROY.
Please use the appropriate procedure below to return to TROY:
(a) Students in academic good standing with the University who have not been enrolled for two years (from the last term/semester for which grades were received) must submit a new application for admission .
Former TROY students who enrolled at another institution since their last term/semester of enrollment must submit a new application for admission. Transcripts from that institution(s) must also be submitted.
Students who have not received a grade at TROY within two years and have not attended another institution must contact the Office of Admissions for further guidance on registering for classes . To contact us, please call 1-800-414-5756.
(b) You were dropped from your academic program AND you have served your one-year suspension.
If this option applies to you, you must petition to the Dean of the Graduate School for readmission. Please follow the instructions outlined in the graduate catalog to petition for readmission after suspension.
If you have questions about this information, please call 1-800-414-5756 and ask to speak to an admissions representative.
Requirements for Student Residency:
Pursuant to the Code of Alabama, Section 16-64-4, and for the purposes of admissions and tuition, students may be considered a residential student by meeting certain requirements.
Military service members, spouses, dependents and veterans who reside in the state of Alabama, or within 90 miles of a Troy University campus, will be granted in-state residency.
Students not affiliated with one of the categories above, may still meet residency requirements outlined in the Code of Alabama. Please refer to the Office of Admissions/Enrollment Management for residential eligibility.
The appropriate financial aid application (FAFSA) can be submitted once an application has been received by the University. For detailed information on applying for financial aid, please visit the following link:
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