Enrollment at Stratford University consists of an online application process. The institute offers a wide variety of options to the aspiring students to study both through online and traditional offline arrangements from one of their campuses. With an open admissions policy, the acceptance rate for the university is 100%.
They have a total of five campuses, three located in Virginia (Alexandria, Woodbridge, Falls Church), one in Baltimore, Maryland, and another campus located outside the U.S. in New Delhi, India. These campuses offer associate, bachelor, and master degrees in courses like Business Administration, Computer Science and Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Hospitality Management, and Nursing.
For more information on admissions visit their official website or try contacting them using one of these contacts
- Phone No. 7035396890
- Fax- 7035396960
Application Process
The application process for various programs are as follows
Undergraduate Program
The application process for domestic undergraduate applicants requires the following steps:
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Completed application for Admission. This may be completed on the University’s website or in the Office of Admissions.
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Completed Enrollment Agreement which includes emergency contact information, acknowledgment of University policies, and student information release.
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Submit proof of English Proficiency, if English is not the primary language.
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Submit documents certifying successful completion of a secondary school program of studies, the attainment of satisfactory scores on the GED, or another state specified examination. Note: A 2.0 high school graduating GPA (using a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent is required for enrollment in Maryland. An average GED test score of 450 or higher is required in Maryland. The admission criterion may be waived by the department representative, (e.g., faculty lead, campus president) for an individual student; additional documentation provided by the student may be required. See below for additional information.
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Students submitting international educational credentials must provide an original or certified copy of the documentation, along with an official evaluation from an evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators – AICE, or completed by the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) own International Educational Services. Education credentials recorded in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation completed by one of the aforementioned agencies. The evaluation alone will not serve as a translation.
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Submit official transcripts or equivalent from all previously attended colleges or universities, if applicable.
Graduate Program
The application process for domestic undergraduate applicants requires the following steps:
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Submit the completed Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable application fee. This may be completed on the University’s website or in the Office of Admissions.
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Submit completed Enrollment Agreement which includes emergency contact information, acknowledgment of University policies, and student information release.
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Submit proof of English Proficiency, if English is not the primary language.
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Submit official transcript, of bachelor’s degree/master’s degree transcript/or equivalent.
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Submit official transcripts or equivalent from all previously attended colleges or universities, if applicable.
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Students having a GPA less than 2.5 must submit a resume and a letter of intent explaining the low GPA and strategy for success in the master’s program.
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A Letter of recommendation from a supervisor, In case the applicant does not have three years of working experience.
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International applicants applying to a graduate degree program may be required to submit an updated copy of their resume. If Stratford University is the first university an international student attends in the U.S., a GMAT or GRE score is required. Exceptions to this requirement may be discussed with an admissions officer. Transfer students from accredited U.S. colleges and universities may have the GMAT or GRE requirement waived. Change of status applicants are not required to submit GMAT/GRE requirements.
Along with additional admissions requirements for international students, outlined in detail in the International student’s section further below. Acceptance requires a student to meet one of the following two criteria:
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A 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate work supportive of their field of study.
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Evidence of graduate potential demonstrated by relevant professional work experience related to the field of study. This requires evaluation of work experience by the designated department representative, a personal interview, or submission of employment documentation or resume is required. The student may be required to complete undergraduate foundation courses.
Doctoral/Postgraduate Program
The application process requires the following steps for students. Interested students may submit documents in person, via fax, e-mail, or U.S. post. For application documents, please contact the Office of Admissions at the appropriate campus.
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All applicants must complete an Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable application fee. This may be completed on the University’s website or in the Office of Admissions.
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Complete the Enrollment Agreement which includes emergency contact information, acknowledgment of University policies, and student information release.
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A TOEFL score of 550 or an equivalent score on an internationally recognized test, if English is not the primary language.
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Submit proof of an earned master’s degree in a specified field of study:
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Candidates for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Business Futures must have an earned master’s in business administration, management, or related field(s) that demonstrates exposure to managerial functions; or a master’s degree in an unrelated field with significant business/managerial experience.
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Candidates for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Enterprise Architecture must have earned master’s in the computing field such as information technology, software engineering, or related fields that demonstrate exposure to information technology.
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Resume outlining a minimum of five years of significant professional work experience in the related field of study; this requirement may be waived or altered for an applicant by the Program Admissions Subcommittee.
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A 750 word Statement of Purpose indicating the applicant’s interest in pursuing the advanced degree and the relationship to their future goals.
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A 750-word research and writing sample; a specific topic is provided for each cohort.
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Two letters of recommendation that demonstrate the capability to succeed at postgraduate level studies.
International students applying to post-graduate degree programs must adhere to the University’s additional admissions requirements for international students, outlined in detail in the International student’s section further below.
Further acceptance requires a student to meet the following criteria:
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A 3.0-grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the master’s degree in the student’s field of study.
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Approval and acceptance by the Programs Steering Committee’s Admissions Sub-Committee.
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Successful completion of BUS801 Qualitative Research and Academic Writing with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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Transfer Credit
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No more than 20% for the degree may be transferred from another institution.