Admissions - Graduate Programs

Department website: https://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/graduate

Applications and information about graduate program admission may be obtained from the Professional Studies and Graduate Admissions Office:

When submitting an application, a non-refundable $45.00 application fee is required. Once all supporting information has been received and the application is complete, the full application will be reviewed. Finalists may be invited for an onsite or telephone interview. All applicants are evaluated without regard to race, gender, age, political affiliation, national origin or disabling conditions.

The completed application form, along with all supporting documents, should be submitted to the Graduate and Nursing Admissions Office.

Please contact Professional Studies and Graduate Admissions directly or refer to the website for specifics regarding application deadlines and acceptance notification for both Fall and Spring admissions.

Admission and Re-Admission Requirements

For admission and readmission requirements, please see the respective graduate program pages:

Education and Training Benefits for Veterans

For more information on education and training benefits available for military veterans and/or their dependents, please visit the Education and Training Benefits for Veterans page or contact the School Certifying Official.

International Students

Refer to the International Students Admission page for more information.

Student Records

Records submitted for the purpose of admission or for recording supplemental work become part of the student’s permanent record file and may not be reclaimed or duplicated. This includes, but is not limited to educational transcripts.