Admission Requirements

Admissions requirements vary between programs. This section provides a guide to keep you on the right path along your application journey.

Check your program's admission requirements page for the most updated and accurate information.

• Letters of Recommendation and/or Reference Forms
• Resume/CV
• Supplemental Application
• Portfolio
• Writing Sample
• Statement of Purpose/Career Goals

• Proof of Professional Licensures
• Fieldwork Evidence/Documented Shadow Hours
• Entrance Exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT)
• Official Transcripts, Proof of Degree, Translation and Evaluation
• English Proficiency
• See our Application Tips

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• Electronic transcripts are accepted and considered official when received directly from your institution. Electronic transcripts should be sent to grad_docs@fgcu.edu or to the FGCU Admissions Office.

• Physical transcripts are accepted and considered official when received in the original and still-sealed envelope bearing your university crest/stamp(s). Physical transcripts should be mailed to: FGCU Graduate Admissions; 10501 FGCU Blvd S; Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565.

• A certified English translation must accompany all academic documents if English is not the original language. A copy of your diploma or degree certificate is also required. FGCU reserves the right to request a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) company. (WES ICAP from World Education Services (WES) is recommended).
• Unofficial/student record transcripts are not accepted.

• GRE – Graduate Record Examination
  
  • More information is available online or by calling 1-866-473-4373
  • Study guides are available through ETS, at local libraries, in bookstores and other online sources
  • FGCU’s school code for physical therapy applicants (PTCAS) = 7693
  • FGCU's school code for physician assistant applicants (CASPA) = 2066
  • FGCU's school code for occupational therapy applicants (OTCAS) = 4149
  • FGCU's school code for athletic training applicants (ATCAS) = 4297
  • FGCU's school code for all other applicants = 5300
  • GMAT – Graduate Management Admissions Test
    
    • More information is available online or by calling 1-800-717-4628
    • Study guides are available through GMAC, at local libraries, in bookstores and other online resources
    • FGCU’s school code for all applicants is 5300
    • MAT – Millers Analogies Test
      
      • More information is available online or by calling 1-800-622-3231
      • Study guides are available through Pearson, at local libraries, in bookstores and other online resources
      • FGCU also offers the MAT examination. Please contact the Testing and Assessment Center for additional information.
      • FGCU’s school code for all applicants is 1265

      Current FGCU students can access FREE entrance exam study materials through an FGCU library database. The subscription is to the Testing & Education Reference Center database. Students can take a practice GRE test and access a 2014 edition of "Master the GRE." Many other practice tests and study guides are available on this database. Access it by clicking on “databases” from the library homepage.

      • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
        
        • More information is available online
        • FGCU’s school code for all applicants is 5125
        • Minimum scores: iBT = 79; cBT = 213; pBT = 550
        • More information is available online
        • Minimum score = 6.5
        • Duolingo English Test
          • Minimum score: 110
          • Proof of degree/diploma if from a non-U.S. institution
          • Certified translation of transcript and degree/diploma if in language other than English (see "Transcripts" for additional information)
          • FGCU reserves the right to request a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) company. (WES ICAP from World Education Services (WES) is recommended)
          • Visa Clearance Form if currently enrolled at a U.S. institution under a student visa
          • Financial Statement – Bank & Sponsor letter
          • English Proficiency – If applicable (check English Proficiency Exempt Countries)
          • For additional information, please review the Graduate Admissions International Applicant Guide

          If you answered “YES” to an academic or legal violation, you will need to complete and submit the Admission Clearance Conduct Reporting Form and submit all supporting documentation to the Office of Student Conduct. Please contact them directly for additional information or to follow-up with your case. Student Conduct Phone: 239-590-7900 Student Conduct Email: StudentConduct@fgcu.edu

          Submit your documents to the Office of Graduate Studies by email, by mail or by hand

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          • Email your documents to grad_docs@fgcu.edu
          • Electronic submission should be in PDF format
          • Reference your full name and date of birth in subject line
          • Allow 1-2 business days for emailed documents to be processed
          • Electronic transcripts are accepted as official when received directly from the institution.
          • PDF transcripts and scores received by the student are considered unofficial. Official records are required upon admission.
          • FGCU does not receive electronic score reports (GMAT, GRE, MAT, TOEFL, IELTS). All score reports are mailed and can take approx. 3 weeks for us to receive.
          • Mail documents to FGCU Graduate Admission s ; 10501 FGCU Blvd. S.; Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
          • Allow 10 business days for mailed documents to be processed
          • If mailing supplemental documents, ensure your full name and date of birth are on every page
          • Title and number multiple page documents (i.e. personal statement)
          • Transcripts are considered official when received in the original, still sealed envelope
          • Hand deliver documents to FGCU Graduate Admissions, Howard Hall, Suite 217
          • Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
          • Allow 1-2 business days for hand delivered documents to be processed
          • If handing in supplemental documents, please ensure your full name and date of birth are on every page
          • Title and number multiple page documents (i.e. personal statement)
          • Transcripts are considered official when received in the original, still sealed envelope