Graduate Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

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Applications to the masters programs are accepted on a rolling admissions basis throughout the school year. However, in order to allow sufficient time for your application to be reviewed by faculty, it is strongly encouraged that students complete their application submission by the recommended deadlines. Applications received after these dates will be reviewed based on seat availability.

Once you have submitted your online application, you can then view any updates made by either yourself or the Office of Graduate Admissions by visiting the online application status portal. 

Master's applications are generally reviewed within three to four weeks. Because each application is handled on a case-by-case basis, however, the process may take longer. Once a decision has been made, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Admissions informing you that an update has been made to your application status. Decisions on Ph.D. applications are generally made approximately six weeks after the deadline.

Prospective students are required to submit official college transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. To expedite the process, unofficial documents may be uploaded through the online application system for initial review. However, all official documents must be received by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please see the graduate student admission policy.

Transcripts are considered official if one of the following is true:

• In all of the cases above, the official transcript should contain a seal and/or official signature from the institution. Additionally, if the transcripts are in a language other than English, the student will be required to submit a legal translation. 
  

• The transcript is sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions at Stevens in a sealed envelope directly from the institution.
  

• A transcript is provided by the student in a sealed, unopened envelope that the student obtained from the institution at which they attended.

The transcript is sent electronically to the Office of Graduate Admissions directly from the institution through a verified sender.

We recommend that you use an accredited foreign credential agency such as WES for the translation of your foreign transcripts. While it is not a requirement, a department reserves the right to request an evaluation upon review of your application.

Additionally, applicants should make sure that the evaluation includes the following 

Please note that only unopened transcripts received directly from a credentials evaluation service are considered official. An original transcript must also be submitted. 

• Institution name

• Class 

• Grade received

• Credits received

• Overall GPA

Please note that only unopened transcripts received directly from a credentials evaluation service are considered official. An original transcript must also be submitted. 

High school transcripts or mark sheets will not be reviewed while assessing your eligibility for admission. We recommend that you do not upload them.

Applicants who have previously graduated from a Stevens degree program are not required to upload their transcripts when applying for a new program. The Office of Graduate Admissions will print the student’s official Stevens transcripts and upload them directly to the applicant’s application portal.

Stevens Institute of Technology follows a traditional academic semester system, with fall and spring semesters spanning 15 weeks and a total of 30 weeks of instruction for the academic year. For full academic calendars, please click here.

Most graduate classes Stevens take place in the evenings because many of our students are working professionals. We also offer many online courses for those who cannot attend class on campus.

All master’s degrees and graduate certificates are available on a full-time or part-time basis. This option is available to students who are not on an F-1 or J-1 status. Please note that students wishing to switch to full-time study must meet the requirements, including the submission of test scores if applicable.

Online courses are delivered though Stevens' award-winning distance learning module. Online students benefit from the same faculty, course design and requirements as those studying on campus, but can pursue their coursework at a flexible pace.

Students not on an F1 or J1 visa who are interested in taking courses without enrolling in a degree or certificate program may submit a Non-Matriculating Status Application/Enrollment Form. This allows a student to take up to three classes over the course of one year without being enrolled in a degree granting program at Stevens. Please note that Stevens does not guarantee admission to a degree or certificate program after taking non-matriculating classes. Completed forms can be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions at [email protected]. 

The Stevens American Graduate Experience (SAGE) is an exclusive summer enrichment program for incoming international Stevens graduate students. It has been developed to immerse incoming students in American language, culture and academics prior to the start of fall semester classes.

Students who participate will be provided with almost three weeks of on-campus Stevens housing, which overlooks the beautiful New York City skyline. Senior students and staff will help SAGE members find permanent housing in the United States, set up American bank accounts and purchase an American cell phone. SAGE includes:

• All meals

• Full cost of any activities or transportation

• Visits to landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park and Yankee Stadium

• Networking opportunities with Stevens faculty, administration, staff and senior students

• Workshop sessions designed to increase students’ business skills and English communication abilities

Unless the accepted student has explicitly confirmed his or her intention to defer admission (see “Can I defer my admission?”), he or she will be required to reapply after one academic semester. We encourage all students who have been accepted to notify the Office of Graduate Admissions of their intent to defer as early as possible so that the necessary adjustments can be made to their record. Call the Office of Graduate Admissions at +1 201.216.5319 or email [email protected]. 

For applicants interested in a program offered through their employer, corporate and government partners are supported by the Corporate Programs Support Center at [email protected]. 

For applicants interested in pursuing two programs simultaneously, Stevens offers graduate interdisciplinary programs. Graduate interdisciplinary programs promote intellectual growth and offer distinct challenges to conventional thinking. They address areas that are too broad or too complex to be dealt with adequately by a single academic discipline. Interdisciplinary programs are essential for the education of graduate students involved in projects concerned with the nurturing of technology from concept to realization. Students interested in an interdisciplinary program at either the master’s or Ph.D. level may proceed as follows:

• The student outlines in writing the program that he or she would like to undertake and submits it to the Dean of Graduate Academics.

• If the Dean of Graduate Academics approves the program, an interdisciplinary advisory committee is appointed to study the program.

• If the committee accepts the program, the student and the committee prepare a study plan and submit it to the Dean of Graduate Academics for approval.

• One member of the committee is appointed to be the student’s faculty advisor and the committee performs the usual departmental functions.

During their academic careers at Stevens, some students find that their interests or goals change. If you have been admitted and you wish to change your current program, you may fill out and submit a program change form to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Your application fee will be waived and your request will be forwarded to the new department for review with any materials in your file that have been previously submitted. Please note that students who have already graduated from Stevens or are seeking to pursue an additional degree would have to submit a new application.

Please e-mail the completed form to [email protected] for processing. Like a regular application, it may take three to four weeks before you receive an admissions decision. Please note that Stevens does not guarantee admission to an alternative degree or certificate program after submitting a program change request. If a study plan has already been filed for the original major, a new study plan reflecting the new major must be submitted if you are accepted to the requested program. 

Provost’s Masters Fellowships are offered each year for the fall and spring semesters to exceptional students interested in pursuing a master’s degree on a full-time basis. These one-time fellowships are awarded to qualified students at the time of their admission to any one of the master’s degree programs offered at Stevens. Selection criteria include GRE/GMAT scores and academic performance as an undergraduate. TOEFL scores are also considered as a criterion for international applicants. 

Assistantships are graduate funding opportunities that can take many forms. A student awarded a research or teaching assistantship may receive tuition and fees for up to three courses per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters plus a stipend or some combination of tuition, fees and stipend. In exchange for the predetermined funding, the student must work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the semester and maintain a satisfactory academic performance. Stevens does not provide what is commonly known as “tuition waivers;” tuition and fee costs cannot be waived.

The number of assistantships awarded each year is limited. If you do not receive an assistantship for your first year at Stevens you can pursue an assistantship within your department after you arrive. Each department identifies and awards assistantships to students, while the Registrar’s Office administers the process.

For more details regarding assistantships, please refer to our Teaching & Research Assistantship Guide.

For details regarding all forms of financial aid Stevens has to offer, please visit our Financial Aid page.

It is highly recommended that all financial documents be uploaded at the time of initial application submission. This will allow the International Students and Scholars Services Office (ISSS) to begin working on issuance of the immigration documents required for a student visa immediately after acceptance. Submitting the financial documents will not affect your admission decision.

Be sure to submit the following:

• Financial Verification Form

• Most recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funding to meet the “Total Expenses” for the first year of study

• Photocopy of the information page of your passport

Students planning on enrolling in a master's, Ph.D. or certificate program must show proof of funds for tuition, fees and living expenses for the first full year of study.  This amount is available on the Financial Verification Form.

Students entering the United States with the sole intention of attending Stevens Institute of Technology must obtain their student visa using the Stevens’ I-20.  Students who enter the United States based on a visa obtained through another institution’s I-20 will be treated as transfer students if after entering the United States they wish to transfer their SEVIS record to Stevens.  It must be noted that the college or university the student is transferring from has the ability to apply rules and regulations on transferring the SEVIS record prior to enrollment. 

The Office of Graduate Admissions requires that all applicants have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Accrediting agencies typically define a bachelor's degree, in the United States educational system, as requiring four years to complete. In some instances, however, an international three-year degree may be recognized as the equivalent of a four-year degree in the U.S. To be reviewed for admission to a graduate program at Stevens, applicants who graduated with a three-year degree are required to submit a World Education Services (WES) Document-by-Document evaluation that attests that the three-year degree earned is equivalent to a four-year U.S. undergraduate degree.