Applying for the Master’s Degrees or Graduate Certificates
In order to be considered for admission into the graduate program, you’ll need to submit the following:
- A completed application form (https://my.emu. edu/ICS/Admissions/Graduate_Studies. jnz?portlet=Graduate_and_Professional_Studies_ Application&formid=116). This is a two-part form that includes an admissions essay* (1000-1200 word requirement for the MA and 500 word requirement for a Graduate Certificate) and submission of a resume or curriculum vitae. Part 1 of the application must be submitted first.
- Application Complete the application and submit a resume or curriculum vitae. Both parts must be submitted for your application to be complete.
- Pay the application fee of $50 (U.S.). Can be paid online through CASHNet https://commerce.cashnet. com/cashneti/selfserve/EditItem.aspx?PC=EM1- CJP&ItemCount=1 CASHNet (International payments can be made using Flywire https://www.flywire.com/pay/ emu.) Cash and check are also accepted.
- Official Send official transcripts from from each college or university attended.
- Three Gather three references (including one academic and one professional). Only two letters required when applying for a graduate certificate.Download the letter of recommendation form at http:// Send references to www.emu.edu/cms-links/cjp/docs/updated_letter_of_recommendation.pdf.
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- grad/reference-form to submit an online reference form.
International Applicants
Please read Updated immigration advice for EMU’s international students, scholars and professors
- Submit a scanned copy of your passport ID page with your application.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS IELTS test. CJP requires a 79-80 on the internet-based TOEFL or its equivalent, and a 6.5-7.0 on the IELTS. (Institutional code: 5181)
- A financial certificate demonstrating the student’s ability to pay is required after admission in order for the program to issue a student visa application (I-20 form).
- After you are admitted and have your visa, fill out the International Student arrival form at http://www. emu.edu/admissions/international-students/arrival/ if you would like assistance with transportation to campus from the airport. This service is available only in August at the start of the program.
Because the program works with many international students, the admissions committee assesses applicants’ preparedness and fit with the program through transcripts, the resume, letters of recommendation and the essay. Submission of GRE scores is neither required nor recommended.
*An arts-based option is accepted in lieu of the essay. Contact ctprogram@emu.edu for more details.
*Reference forms must be submitted directly from the references and can be emailed to ctprogram@emu.edu or mailed to the Center for Justice & Peacebuilding, 1200 Park Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA.
Guidelines and Requirements
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