Graduate + Doctoral Programs

Your statement of career goals must clearly indicate your vision for your future and should answer questions such as, “Where do you see yourself upon graduation from our master’s program?,” “What kind of work do you envision yourself doing in five years?”, or “Do you intend to pursue more education?” One page is sufficient. As you write this statement, be sure to include your rationale for applying to the graduate program of your choice at Benedictine University. You will need to demonstrate how the education you will receive in this program fits your future career goals. This essay may be attached to an application in progress or emailed to admissions@ben.edu or your admissions counselor.

Benedictine requires a current resume with your application. This may be attached to an application in progress or emailed to admissions@ben.edu or your admissions counselor.

Applicants can select recommenders within their in-progress application. Recommenders are provided a link to submit a reference on behalf of the applicant. Alternatively, recommenders may email a reference letter to admissions@ben.edu.

Applicants should request official transcripts from all institutions they attended, including any credits obtained at a community college, technical college or four-year college/university. Please request that all official transcripts be electronically sent to admissions@ben.edu.

Your autobiographical statement should assist the admissions committee in understanding your personal story as it reflects your professional career interests. This helps the committee to see that the student has done self-reflection and has a good understanding of their motivation for this work. This essay will also demonstrate your writing skill. Please be brief, one or two pages are sufficient. Finally, specific details of the student’s life experiences are less important than the theme of their experiences. It is important for the student to demonstrate appropriate boundaries in sharing their story. This essay may be attached to an application in progress or emailed to admissions@ben.edu or your admissions counselor.

Applicants with a cumulative GPA under 3.2 must submit MAT results to Benedictine University. If the applicant has already taken the GRE, we will accept it. For candidates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, no action is required, and no documentation/waiver is required.