- Application in writing submitted to the Office of Admissions accompanied
by a $40.00 application fee ($55.00 for international students), which
is neither deductible nor refundable. The application for admission
and supporting credentials must be received in the Office of Admissions
by the published deadline. Materials submitted in support of this
application cannot be returned.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited
college or university.
- Two official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted
beyond high school. Transfer credit posted on the records of other
institutions is unacceptable and official transcripts of these credits
must be supplied.
- Official copies of satisfactory test scores on the GRE general test.
Students (including international students) already in possession
of a graduate degree need not submit GRE scores
- An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0
scale) on all of the applicant's previous work beyond high school.
- At least two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with
the applicant's personal and professional qualifications.
- An essay describing the applicant's objective in undertaking graduate
study.
Note:
- Applicants with records of high quality who do not
fulfill these requirements may be admitted based upon the satisfactory
outcome of an on-campus interview with the M.S. Biotechnology Admissions
Committee.
- International
students from non-English-speaking countries must submit final scores
on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 550
or better will be required.
Transfer Credits
The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics does not accept graduate
transfer credits for our M.S. in Biotechnology Degree.
Non-Degree Applicants
Persons who wish to enroll in graduate coursework but who do not wish
to pursue the M.S. degree may do so under the conditions described below.
Such application should not be made with the Degree Application form
but should, instead, use the “Application for Non-Degree Enrollment.”
Certified Educators
Teachers and/or administrators holding least the bachelor’s degree but
not intending to earn the M.S. degree may seek enrollment in graduate
course work with a graduate non-degree enrollment privilege.
Transient Students
Students in good-standing who are enrolled in graduate degree programs
at other institutions may seek permission to enroll in graduate courses
intended for transfer credit under our non-degree enrollment privilege.
Others
Professional, practitioners, and others who hold at least the bachelors’
degree in an appropriate field may seek permission to enroll in M.S.
degree coursework under the non-degree enrollment privilege. Such coursework
may be sought for licensure, professional development or personal interests
Process:
Graduate students are admitted to Claflin University though a cooperative
effort between the School in which their program is housed and the University’s
Office of Admissions. Upon review of a candidate’s credentials,
an Admissions Committee from within the School of interest will make
a recommendation to the University’s Office of Admissions regarding
the candidate. The School to which a candidate applies may choose to
inform the candidate that they have recommended acceptance, but official
notice of a candidate’s admission (or declination) can only come
from the University’s Office of Admissions.
If the faculty Admissions Committee within the School to which a candidate
applies wishes to have the candidate come to the University for an interview,
that committee will contact the candidate directly to make arrangements.
Candidates must send official transcripts for each post-secondary institution
attended whether or not a degree or diploma was earned. Where applicable,
certified copies may be recognized as official. International Applicants:
do NOT send original documents.
When a candidate has received official notification from the University
of acceptance, he/she may contact the Graduate Director of the School
to which they have applied to proceed with the advisement and registration
process
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