Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.00 (last 90 quarter/60 semester of Bachelor's degree and any post-baccalaureate course work). Applicants with less than 3.00 GPA must submit official GRE or MAT scores earned within the last five years.
- Two Recommendations from recent employers/supervisors/professors using the College of Education form.
- College of Education Self-Evaluation form.
- For the Post-baccalaureate Certificate programs or the Master's Degree programs: Bachelor's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university.
- For the Post-master's Certificate program: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a field other than this specific area.
- To find out more about the Seattle University admissions requirements, or to apply see the Graduate Admissions website.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply to the TESOL program. However, they have additional application requirements.
- Transcripts: If not originally in English, transcripts must be submitted in both the original language and a certified English translation.
- Applicants seeking an F-1 student visa must also submit a Declaration of Finances form.
- Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency. A minimum TOEFL score of 580 (92 internet-based or 237 computer-based score) or higher is required for admission. Equivalent MELAB (83%) and IELTS (7.0) scores are also acceptable. Admission through the Culture and Language Bridge program is not an option.
- Application deadlines: In order to allow for application processing, overseas mailings and visa processing, international applicants living overseas should submit an application six months prior to the quarter they wish to enroll or the program deadline, whichever is earlier. Students who submit complete applications before the following dates will receive priority consideration:
- Fall Quarter - April 1
- Winter Quarter - September 1
- Spring Quarter - December 1
- Summer Quarter - January 1
For more information about Admissions Requirements please see the Graduate Catalog.