Many graduate programs require a standardized admission examination (e.g., GRE, GMAT, MAT). Consult individual program descriptions for specific admission examination requirements. The applicant may be exempt from the admission examination requirement by the program if:

a. The baccalaureate degree is less than six years old at the time of application AND the undergraduate cumulative grade-point average was at least 2.75; OR
b. The baccalaureate degree is more than six years old at the time of application AND the undergraduate cumulative grade-point average is at least 3.0; OR
c. The student has completed twelve graduate credit hours of Cleveland State University graduate course work AND received a grade of B or better in each course, OR
d. The student has successfully completed a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution; OR
e. For Graduate Certificate applicants only: The student provides written documentation of requisite professional experience and professional

When an admission examination is required by the College of Graduate Studies, applicants must score on average at the 50th percentile or above across the sections of the examination to qualify for degree, certificate, or licensure admission. Importantly, some graduate programs require higher admission examination scores to qualify for admission. All applicants should consult individual program descriptions for specific admission examination requirements.

Only examination results (which are not more than six years old at the point of application) received directly from the appropriate testing service are considered official and valid. Admission examination information is available from the Office of Graduate Admissions, Parker Hannifin Hall, Room 227, and the University Testing Center Rhodes Tower , Room 1237.

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