Graduate Application

Application to the graduate programs is competitive and the College seeks applicants willing to engage with the subject matter, the graduate mentors and other students in the "cohort" to create an effective graduate school experience.

Students participating in the graduate programs who are enrolled as eArmyU students will have all of their courses offered online. Students are required to work independently and actively participate in online classroom activities. During the course of your graduate studies, students will be asked to keep a journal, participate in group projects or class presentations. Your application to Thomas Edison State College indicates your interest in participating in an online learning environment.

Successful applicants will join a class of other students who have made the commitment to be active, online learners. Your progress through the program will be facilitated by your willingness to set a priority on achieving your educations goals, by a schedule designed to facilitate completion of your degree, and by a Graduate Programs staff willing to assist you in meeting your goals.

STEP BY STEP: HOW TO APPLY TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

1. A Graduate Admissions Application must be submitted for students applying to graduate programs. To apply online, click on the "Application" button on the top, right of this page to access the Graduate Application.
   
   

   Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applying well in advance of the application deadline is strongly recommended. Thomas Edison State College Graduate programs run four semesters per year.  Students applying to the graduate program must submit the entire application package and be accepted into the program before the start of the subsequent graduate registration period.  The application package consists of the following components:

   • Online graduate application
   • Statement of background and goals
   • One essay question
   • Two letters of recommendation
   • Current resume
   • Official college transcript showing the award of an undergraduate degree
     
     

2. A student who has applied to the program, has an incomplete application package and has not been accepted into the graduate program by the beginning of the subsequent graduate registration period will no longer be considered an applicant to the graduate program. All incomplete application packages will expire at the end of the registration period and the student will be required to resubmit the online application component for the next term. Any other application packet items already received (other than the application itself) will be maintained for one year from the date of receipt.
   

   Registration for courses normally begins four weeks prior to the start of the semester.
   
   

3. eArmyU students have two options as part of the program. Select either the Master of Science in Management-Leadership or Master of Arts in Liberal Studies.
   
   
4. Complete the application. Pay special attention to the short essay question. Admission is competitive and the quality and format of the applicant's response is taken into consideration.
   
   
5. No application fee is required. In the credit card number field, type EARMY. When the application is complete, scroll to the bottom and click on "Submit Graduate Application." Be sure to print out a copy for your records.
   
   
6. Click here to download the Letter of Recommendation form. Each applicant is required to submit at least two letters of recommendation. These should be written by someone who has supervised you and can attest to your ability to successfully complete a graduate degree.
   
   
7. Submit a current resume.
   
   
8. Each applicant is required to have an official transcript sent to the Office of Graduate Studies from the college or university where the undergraduate degree was received. Click here to download the Transcript Request Form.
   
   
9. Once all application materials have been received, your file will be sent to the Admissions Committee for review.
   
   
10. The decision of the Committee will be communicated to you. Successful applicants will be sent an SOC agreement via e-mail.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE

1. What graduate degrees are offered at Thomas Edison State College to eArmyU students?
   
   Master of Science in Management - Leadership (MSM)
   Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)
   
   
2. Are all graduate degrees available to eArmyU students?
   
   No. Students cannot pursue the tracks in project management, management of substance abuse, public sector auditing , insurance or any of the other track programs. These tracks involve coursework not covered under the army contract.
   
   
3. Do I need to file a separate graduate application or only the Common Application?
   
   You need to file a separate Graduate Admissions Application in addition to the Common Application.
   
   
4. Is there an application fee for eArmyU Students?
   
   No.
   
   
5. When is the SOC student agreement sent by the College?
   
   The SOC student agreement is sent via e-mail the day you are accepted.
   
   
6. Is there a course sequence?
   
   There is a course sequence for the MSM. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies  for more information.
   
   There is no sequence for the MALS degree.
   
   
7. Are there electives?
   
   There are nine semester hours of electives for the MSM and 12 for the MALS.
   
   
8. Can I transfer credit?
   
   You can transfer up to nine semester hours of graduate coursework taken elsewhere for the MSM and 12 for the MALS, as long as the credits fit into the degree. This includes graduate courses taken at other institutions and credit recommended by the American Council on Education and listed on your AARTS transcript.
   
   
9. I've read that there is an on-site residency requirement for the MSM program at Thomas Edison State College. Are eArmyU graduate students exempt?
   
   Yes.