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To be admitted into Kettering University as a graduate student, a prospective student must select a graduate degree or certificate program, fulfill all specific admission requirements as laid out for each program, complete an online application, arrange for transcripts for all undergraduate work to be sent from all universities/colleges previously attended (official transcripts are required prior to matriculation), and arrange for test scores and/or additional documentation to be sent directly to Kettering University as necessary. All materials should be submitted electronically (preferably) or by mail (if necessary).
Admission into a graduate program is only offered after all parts of an application have been received, and have been appropriately evaluated. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Once evaluated, applicants will be notified of the admission decision. If granted program admission, the student may then proceed to subsequent steps necessary for visa processing (if necessary), class registration, and matriculation. In addition to meeting published requirements of University degree and certificate programs, students with limited undergraduate backgrounds may be required to correct such deficiencies by completing courses which serve as prerequisites to graduate work. Students will be notified of these prerequisites at the time of admission. Kettering does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, disability, religion, height, weight, genetic information, or veteran status.
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The Kettering University Graduate School has multiple start dates each year and applications may be submitted at any time. Program start dates will be determined based on date of acceptance, program availability, and student preference. Start dates for all academic programs may not be available every term. Admitted applicants may defer enrollment for up to one year after the initial offer of admission.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. university/college, or its international equivalent, is required for acceptance into a graduate program. Admission generally requires an individual to possess a minimum undergraduate overall grade point average that meets or exceeds a 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, or international equivalent. Applicants with a lower grade point average may be admitted based on other outstanding credentials (work history, for example). International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All students applying for admission must submit undergraduate transcripts for all previous academic work directly to Kettering University from accredited U.S. colleges/universities or international equivalents. Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial review. However, official and final transcripts, including proof of a bachelor’s degree, are required prior to matriculation. International students may also be asked to submit English-language translations and/or a professional credential evaluation. Kettering University undergraduate students must submit transcripts from any other university attended.
Two letters of recommendation are required for all on-campus degree program applications. Letters of recommendation should be current and pertinent to performance in an academic or professional setting. Certificate programs do not require letters of recommendation.
A resume/CV is a mandatory part of an on-campus degree program application and should be submitted within the online application. Certificate programs do not require a resume/CV.
