Admissions Requirements:

  • Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 required. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.5 will be considered on a case by case basis and must submit a GPA letter. A graduate GPA over 3.0 can also satisfy the minimum GPA requirement.

Application Steps

If you meet the above requirements, submit the following:

  • Application: Completed and signed at eastern.edu/apply 
  • Identity Verification: Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a separate email with a secure link to complete identity verification through the PLAID platform. This step confirms your identity as part of the application process and must be finished before your application can be reviewed.  
  • Official transcript(s) from the degree-conferring bachelor’s-level (and master’s-level if applicable) institution you attended. Must be from a college or university with institutional accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    • *Applicants with unaccredited Bachelor's Degrees can be considered for admission on a case by case basis.
    • Transcripted studies should reflect adequate preparation for study in the relevant graduate program.
    • How to Request a Transcript: View FAQs about requesting a transcript from your previous schools.
  • Current Resume or CV
  • International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based test), 550 (written test), or 213 (computer-based test) taken within 2 years of the desired term of entry. The institutional code for Eastern University is 2220. For more information visit www.toefl.org. As an alternative, scores for the Duolingo English Test are also accepted.