G R A D U A T E & DOCTORAL P R O G R A M S

Office of Graduate Admissions

G R A D U A T E & DOCTORAL P R O G R A M S

G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e P r o g r a m s

Project Management

Food and Nutrition Science

M a s t e r ' s D e g r e e P r o g r a m s

Biology

Computer Science

Counselor Education

Criminal Justice

Economics

Education

Educational Administration and Supervision

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics

Media Management

Psychology

Sport Management

D o c t o r a l P r o g r a m s

Educational Administration & Supervision (Ed.D.) (Traditional & Online)

Psychology (Ph.D.)

www.vsu.edu | [email protected]

Program Degree Fall (2020 Only) Spring

Biology Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Computer Science - M.S. Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Counselor Education Master of Education, Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Criminal Justice Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Economics Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Education Master of Education, Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Educational Administration &

SupervisionMaster of Education, Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Educational Administration &

SupervisionDoctor of Education July 31st Admits for Fall terms only

Food & Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate July 31st November 1st

Mathematics Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Media Management Master of Arts July 31st November 1st

Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Interdisciplinary Studies July 31st November 1st

Project Management Graduate Certificate July 31st November 1st

Psychology Master of Science July 31st Admits for Fall terms only

Psychology Doctor of Philosophy January 15th Admits for Fall terms only

Sport Management Master of Science July 31st November 1st

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

Graduate & Doctoral Programs Application Deadlines

1.

2.

3.

http://www.naces.org//members.html

US Mail Electronic

As Virginia's "Opportunity University", we want to remove every possible barrier to higher education.

We prefer World Education Services (WES)

[email protected] of Graduate Admissions

NOTES:

NOTES:

You may provide an unofficial transcript for current unfinished coursework (i.e., you have not graduated

from your current degree program). However, you must provide the official degree awarding transcript

prior to actual enrollment.

Send your official transcripts to:

An applicant for graduate study is expected to hold, as a minimum, the bachelor’s degree from a college or

university of recognized standing. The applicant’s preparation must be appropriate to the desired program, and

must meet the requirements of the specific degree program pursued. Your application will be evaluated when all

necessary materials are received.

Application Fee: discontinued. Please do not pay an application fee.

Official Transcript(s):

Official transcripts from the college / university awarding the Bachelor’s degree

https://recruiter.ec.vsu.edu/admissions/pages/welcome.aspx

Graduates of Virginia State University (VSU) are NOT required to submit VSU transcripts, but must submit

transcripts for all other colleges or universities attended

Official Evaluated transcripts for coursework completed at colleges or universities outside of the United

States. To select an approved evaluating agency visit:

Official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

A completed application packet will consist of:

Graduate Application for Admission: completed and submitted on-line.

[email protected]

[email protected] Box 9080

Virginia State University

Petersburg, Virginia 23803

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4.

5.

GRE

*IELTS

Interview

PRAXIS

PRAXIS II

Professional Letters of

Recommendation

Resume or Vitae

Supplemental Application

*TOEFL

Virginia Communication

Literacy Assessment (VCLA)

Writing Sample Required for Biology, Criminal Justice & Media Management

* TOEFL or IELTS, not both

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Required for Biology, Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision

(EDAS), Media Management & Psychology; on official letterhead; must contain

recommender's contact information

Required for Counselor Education, Educational Administration & Supervision (EDAS) &

Psychology

Required for Counselor Education, Food & Nutrition Science, Interdisciplinary Studies &

Psychology; required in addition to the Graduate Application for Admission

Internet Based 61 (prefer 71), Computer Based 173 (prefer 193), Paper Based 500 (prefer

527); required if your native language is not English and you have not completed

coursework in the United States

Required for Elementary & Special Education

Contact the academic program if you are concerned about the minimum scores required.

For Fall 2020 only--waived for Biology, Counselor Education, Educational

Administration & Supervision (EDAS), & Food & Nutrition Science; Preferred but not

required for Biology, Required for Psychology

6.0 preferred, 5.5 minimum; required if your native language is not English and you have

not completed coursework in the United States

Required for Counselor Education & Psychology; you will be contacted by the academic

department--ensure your contact information is accurate

Required for Elementary & Special Education

NOTES:

Official GRE scores must be no more than five (5) or six (6) years old, depending upon program.

To schedule the GRE, please visit www.ets.org

www.ets.org

Supplemental Requirements:

Authorize Virginia State University to access your official GRE Scores. Our institution code is 5860 .

Required for Elementary Education

Graduate Record Examination (GRE):

Waived by most programs for Fall 2020 (see below) At Virginia State University, some programs

require official GRE scores from the " General Test " ., some programs do not require the GRE. Contact

ets.org for GRE Test At Home option (Psychology applicants)

Based upon your intended program of study, you may be required to submit additional information as indicated

below:

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Degree OfferedSupplemental

Application

Letters of

Recommendation

Resume /

Vitae

Personal

Statement

Writing

Sample

Graduate

Record Exam PRAXIS VCLA

Master of Science 3 Yes Waived

Master of Science

Master of Education

Master of Science3

Community Counseling concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Waived

School Counseling concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Waived

Master of Science 3 Yes Yes

Master of Arts

Pure Economics concentration

Public Administration concentration

Project Management concentration

Master of Education

Master of Science

Curriculum & Instruction concentration

Elementary Education concentration Yes Yes

Special Education concentration Yes Yes

Master of Education

Master of Science3 Yes Yes Waived

Administrative Leadership concentration 3 Yes Yes Waived

Organizational Leadership concentration 3 Yes Yes Waived

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

Supplemental Requirements for Doctoral & Graduate Programs

Program

Biology

Computer Science

Counselor Education

Criminal Justice

Economics

Education

Educational Administration &

Supervision

(804) 524-5984 [email protected] Page 1 of 2

Degree OfferedSupplemental

Application

Letters of

Recommendation

Resume /

Vitae

Personal

Statement

Writing

Sample

Graduate

Record Exam PRAXIS VCLA

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

Supplemental Requirements for Doctoral & Graduate Programs

Program

Doctor of Education 3 Yes Yes Yes Waived

Graduate Certificate Yes Waived

Doctor of Philosophy 3

Behavioral & Community

Health Sciencesconcentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes

Clinical Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes

Master of Interdisciplinary

StudiesYes 3 Yes

Master of Education

Master of Science

Pure Mathematics area of specialty

Applied Mathematics area of specialty

Mathematics Education concentration

Master of Arts 3 Yes

Graduate Certificate

Master of Science 3

General Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes

Clinical Psychology concentration Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes

Master of Science

Educational Administration &

Supervision

Food & Nutrition Science

Mathematics

Sport Management

Media Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

Project Management

Psychology

Health Psychology

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1. Academic Transcript

Transcripts from Colleges or Universities outside the United States…

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

P. O. Box 9080

Petersburg, VA 23806

2. Language Testing

If your native language is not English…

Please have your OFFICIAL TOEFL or IELTS language scores sent to:

Office of Graduate Admissions

Virginia State University

P. O. Box 9080

Petersburg, VA 23806

Please have the credentialing agency (other than World Education Services (WES)) send your

OFFICIAL evaluated academic transcript to:

We prefer and recommend World Education Services (WES) (a mailed copy to us from WES is not

necessary as we can access your evaluated transcript in the WES online portal.)

http://www.wes.org

Please note that these requirements are in addition to those required of all graduate students.

http://www.naces.org//members.html

You may choose IELTS to schedule your English language testing. https://www.ielts.org/en-us

You may choose TOEFL to schedule your English language testing. https://www.ets.org

Virginia State University

Office of Graduate Admissions

International Requirements for Admission

If you attended a college or university outside the United States, you must provide an official

evaluated transcript (not from you to us, but from the evaluating agency to us).  Please do not send

any transcript directly to us that is from a college or university outside of the United States--send it to

an evaluating agency.

Access one of our approved credential evaluating services from this website: 

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Virginia State University

Office of Graduate Admissions

International Requirements for Admission

3. Health History

University Health Center

P. O. Box 9082, Memorial Hall, Room B-1

Petersburg, VA 23806

(804) 524-5711 (Work) | (804) 524-5026 (Fax)

Access the Health Forms here:

Ms. Florence J. Marshall, [email protected]

P.O. Box 9086 (804) 524-5928

Petersburg, VA 23806 Trinkle Hall, Room 204

4. Financial Certification

5. Form I - 20

International Student Advisor

The International Student Advisor will evaluate your Financial Documentation to ensure that you

have satisfied Department of Homeland Security directives. When all admission and Department of

Homeland Security requirements have been met, a Form I-20 will be mailed to you. If you already

have a Visa or permanent residency card, submit these to the International Student Advisor.

Current estimated expenses: $33,060.00 (US Currency)

All first-time graduate students are required to provide a complete health history and proof of

immunization to Student Health Services. The CERTIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION must be

completed fully and accurately by the student's health care provider prior to matriculation at Virginia

State University. Send all completed health forms to:

http://www.vsu.edu/healthservices/health-evaluation.php

http://www.vsu.edu/academics/services-support/international-student-advising.php

Certified Affidavit of Support (including Bank Statement not less than 6 months old) attesting to

funds available while studying on a 12-month basis (copies of bank drafts and financial statements

will not be accepted).

The International Student Advisor will assist with your Financial Certification and Form I -20.

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Administrative Leadership Concentration Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision

Administrative Leadership Concentration Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision

Applied Mathematics Area of Specialty Master of Science in Mathematics

Behavioral & Community Health Sciences Concentration Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Biology Program Master of Science in Biology

Clinical Psychology Concentration Master of Science in Psychology

Clinical Psychology Concentration Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Community Counseling Concentration Master of Education in Counselor Education

Community Counseling Concentration Master of Science in Counselor Education

Computer Science Program Master of Science in Computer Science

Criminal Justice Program Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Curriculum & Instruction Concentration Master of Education in Education

Curriculum & Instruction Concentration Master of Science in Education

Educational Administration & Supervision Program Doctor of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision

Elementary Education Concentration Master of Education in Education

Elementary Education Concentration Master of Science in Education

Food & Nutrition Science Program Graduate Certificate in Food & Nutrition Science

If you complete the requirements for the: You will earn the:

Office of Graduate Admissions

Doctoral & Graduate Programs, Concentrations & Areas of Specialty

Virginia State University

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If you complete the requirements for the: You will earn the:

Office of Graduate Admissions

Doctoral & Graduate Programs, Concentrations & Areas of Specialty

Virginia State University

General Psychology Concentration Master of Science in Psychology

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Mathematics Education Concentration Master of Science in Mathematics

Mathematics Education Concentration Master of Education in Mathematics

Media Management Program Master of Arts in Media Management

Organizational Leadership Concentration Master of Education in Educational Administration & Supervision

Organizational Leadership Concentration Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision

Project Management Concentration Master of Arts in Economics

Project Management Program Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Public Administration Concentration Master of Arts in Economics

Pure Economics Concentration Master of Arts in Economics

Pure Mathematics Area of Specialty Master of Science in Mathematics

School Counseling Concentration Master of Education in Counselor Education

School Counseling Concentration Master of Science in Counselor Education

Special Education Concentration Master of Education in Education

Special Education Concentration Master of Science in Education

Sport Management Program Master of Science in Sport Management

Master of Interdisciplinary Studies

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MAILING ADDRESS:

Virginia State University

ATTN: Office of Graduate Admissions

P. O. Box 9080

Petersburg, VA 23806

WEB ADDRESS:

http://www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/graduate-apply/index.php

EMAIL ADDRESS:

[email protected]

TELEPHONE:

(804) 524-5984 Work

(804) 524-1165 Work

(804) 524-5904 Work

(804) 524-6943 Fax

CAMPUS LOCATION:

20716 4th Avenue

Suites G & H (2nd Floor)

STAFF:

Ms. Rhonda M. Williams Mr. Joseph J. Suber, Jr.

Graduate Admissions Specialist Director

[email protected] [email protected]

(804) 524-1165 (804) 524-5904(804) 524-5984

Virginia State University

Office of Graduate Admissions

CONTACT INFORMATION

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