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Our application process

at a glance

Before you apply, make sure you know which supporting documents you will need, such as your personal statement, resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation.

Requirements vary by program.

Submit your application and supporting materials through the online application

An application fee of $75 is due at the time you submit
Certain application materials, including official transcripts for all previously attended colleges and universities, should be sent directly from the issuing institution or agency to:

Seton Hall University
Office of Graduate Affairs
Schwartz Hall, 2nd Floor
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079

Email: [email protected]
After you submit, a program director will review your application

Admission review timelines vary by department. Please contact the Office of Graduate Affairs at [email protected] for information related to your application status

What to do if …

Your program requires a standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT, LSAT).

Please contact the appropriate testing provider to arrange for your official scores to be sent directly to Seton Hall. Our institution code is 2811.

English is not your first language.

For international applicants, if English is not your first language, please arrange to have your official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent to Seton Hall. Our institution code is 2811.

You previously attended an international post-secondary institution.

If you attended any post-secondary institutions outside the U.S. or Canada (excluding study abroad or internship experiences), your application requirements may be different. Please visit the International Graduate Application Requirements page for information about transcripts, course-by-course credential evaluations, English proficiency requirements and student visas.

With a bachelor's degree in political science, I learned how to fix problems in the world and come up with solutions, with no knowledge of how to implement them. The M.P.A. was the perfect bridge to connect theory with pragmatic implementation.

Joseph Riccardelli

Master of Public Administration

Frequently asked questions,

answered

What is the mailing address for my supplemental materials?

Seton Hall University
Office of Graduate Affairs
Schwartz Hall, 2nd Floor
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079

Email: [email protected]

Do I have to complete my application in one sitting?

No. You can stop and return to the application as many times as you need. After your application is submitted, you can continue to upload additional supporting documents on the Documents tab. You can also return to the Recommendations tab to check the status of your requested recommendations or send out additional electronic invitations.

I attended multiple colleges and universities. Do you need transcripts from all of them?

Yes. We require official transcripts from any post-secondary institutions you have attended, even if you only took a few credits.

If I previously attended Seton Hall, do I need to request an official transcript?

No. If you attended Seton Hall, you do not need to submit a transcript from us, but you should still list Seton Hall as a prior institution on your application. Additionally, you do need to submit official transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions.

Can I send in photocopies of my documents such as transcripts, recommendations and test scores?

No. We only accept official documents as part of the admission review process.

How do I know if my documents are official?

For materials such as transcripts and credential evaluations to be considered official, they must be in the sealed, original envelopes provided by the sending institution or agency. Or, they must be delivered to Seton Hall via an approved electronic delivery service. If the envelopes are opened, these documents are no longer considered official and cannot be accepted.

For test scores to be considered official, they must be sent to Seton Hall University directly from the testing agency. Copies of the student score report will not be accepted.

What is Seton Hall's institution/CEEB code for requesting my standardized testing scores? (Includes GRE, GMAT, MAT, LSAT, TOEFL or IELTS)

Our institution code is 2811.

How do I submit my letters of recommendation?

During the online application process, you will have the opportunity to send an electronic request for your references to complete a recommendation and submit it electronically.

My references have not received the invitation to complete my recommendations. Can I resend the link to them?

Yes. Please follow these steps:

Log in to your application
On the Recommendations tab, locate the name of the reference.
Look for the URL below the reference’s name.
Copy and paste the URL and send it directly to your reference.

Can I mail in hard copies of recommendations instead of submitting them online?

We prefer that recommendations be submitted through the online application. Please contact our office if any of your references are unable to complete the online recommendation form.

How long will it take for me to receive an admission decision?

The admission review timeline varies by program. Please contact the program director for more information.

Can I apply to two or more graduate programs?

You may apply to multiple graduate programs. However, you will be responsible for supplying the required supporting documentation separately for each application. Additionally, if you are admitted to more than one program, you will only be allowed to enroll in one, unless it is an established dual degree program at Seton Hall.

How do I check the status of my application?

Applicants are encouraged to contact representatives of the college or school to which they applied for updates related to the status of their application. The names and contact information for the appropriate representatives may be found on our Contact Us page.

If I am applying to a dual degree program, do I need to submit a separate application for each program?

No. When you arrive on the My Plans page of the online application, you will be able to select any applicable dual degree program options and submit one application for both programs. However, if you are applying to a dual degree within Seton Hall Law, you will need to complete a separate law school application as well.

Application guidance for

international applicants

Seton Hall is home to many international graduate students. We are here to help support you, from application to graduation. Find everything you need to know about applying on our International Application Requirements page.

International Applicants

Applying as a

non-degree-seeking student

Whether you seek to explore something new or are simply hungry to continue learning but don't have time to commit to a degree program, there is a path—and a place—for you at Seton Hall. Non-degree-seeking students may take classes on a course-by-course basis, without enrolling in a specific program.

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What happens next?

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