What degree programs do you offer?
An alphabetical listing of graduate degree programs is available here.
How do I apply to a graduate program?
Admission to a graduate degree program involves a two-part application process:
1. Applying to the Graduate School and 2. Applying to the degree program:
1. In order to be admitted to the Graduate School students must file the online application to the Graduate School (http://admissions.uno.edu/app.cfm) and submit official transcripts and GRE or GMAT scores (and TOEFL scores for International applicants) to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
103 Administration Building
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
The Graduate School requires that all students have received a baccalaureate degree and achieved at least a 2.5 GPA in undergraduate work and a 3.0 GPA in graduate work in order to be considered for admission to a graduate degree program.
For International students, the minimum composite TOEFL scores are at least 79-80 on the iBT (internet based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based).
The priority dates for University applications are:
Fall Semester
International Students.....................June 1
All Other Students..........................July 1
Summer Session
International Students.....................March 1
All Other Students..........................May 1
Spring Semester
International Students.....................October 1
All Other Students..........................November 1
2. Each degree program has its own requirements for admission, including, in many cases, more stringent GPA requirements and minimum test scores and earlier application due dates.
Several programs also require an additional application with supplementary material (e.g. letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc.) to be sent directly to the Graduate Coordinator. The graduate coordinator is a full-time faculty member in the degree program who is the liaison between graduate students and the program.
To find out who the designated coordinator is for the degree program of interest, please consult the list of programs on the Graduate School website (http://grad.uno.edu/GraduatePrograms.cfm).
How long will it take for my application to be processed?
Processing time depends on several things, including when your materials are turned in, the time of the semester when items are turned in, and the decision-making process within the program.
The Office of Admissions processes applications in the order that they receive them, but if applications are incomplete (transcripts or test scores are missing), there will inevitably be a delay.
Also, if applications are submitted at peak times (in the final two months before the beginning of a new semester), a greater volume of applications inevitably results in a slight delay in processing.
Normally, if an application is complete, the Office of Admissions can generate the evaluation and send it on to the graduate coordinator within two weeks.
Not every program will review applicants immediately upon receipt of the evaluation. Sometimes they must wait until the additional application materials (such as letters of recommendation, personal statements, portfolios, etc.) are on file. Sometimes they must wait until a designated time when a committee of faculty can meet and review applications.
It is therefore very important that applicants pay attention to the stated University priority dates and the program's admissions deadlines when starting the admission process.
What do I need to do to be considered for a graduate scholarship?
Applicants should initiate the process by contacting the Graduate Coordinator of the program in which they intend to study and arranging for a program recommendation. Your completed application packet must be returned to the graduate coordinator for a ranking. The graduate coordinator will forward your packet to the Coordinator of Graduate Scholarships in the Graduate School. If the Graduate Coordinator is unavailable, please contact the Chair of your department.
Certain requirements must be met before a student may apply for a graduate scholarship:
- Students must be newly admitted to, or in the process of being admitted to, the degree program toward which the scholarship would apply. Students are not eligible if they are already taking courses as a degree-seeking student in the program for which they wish to receive a scholarship. The scholarship is rendered void if the student changes degree programs after receiving the award.
- GRE or GMAT scores must be on record and be compliant with departmental requirements.
- Official transcripts must be on record.
- Undergraduate and/or Graduate GPA must meet the designated requirement.
- Students must be screened for eligibility by their department.
For a complete listing of the Scholarships awarded by the Graduate School, please consult the Graduate Scholarship website: http://grad.uno.edu/Scholarships/index.cfm
How do I apply for a graduate assistantship?
There are three main types of Graduate Assistantships that students may obtain while engaged in graduate study: Teaching Assistantship (TA), Research Assistantship (RA) or Service Assistantship (SA).
Students seeking any of these Assistantships should contact their Graduate Coordinator for openings within the program or for information about other units on campus that may have an opening.
Currently, there is no centralized listing of open Graduate Assistantship positions.
Do I need to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination)?
Yes.
The GRE is a university requirement for all degree-seeking graduate students with the following exception – students entering programs offered by the College of Business Administration (the MBA, MS Accounting, MS HCM, MS HTM, Doctoral program in Financial Economics) may be required to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) http://mba.com.
For international students -Students receiving F or J visa status must have GRE or GMAT scores on file in order to be considered for admission.
For domestic students - If your degree program feels that your academic record is strong, they may decide to admit you on condition of receipt of your test score. Some programs, however, will not evaluate a student’s application without the test scores.
Students admitted conditionally must complete the condition of admission within their first semester of enrollment. For example, if you are admitted conditionally to a degree program in Fall 2008 and enroll in classes for Fall 2008, you must have the requisite test scores reported to the University before registration begins for Spring 2009 (November 2008). You will be blocked from registering for a future semester until your scores are reported.
Students may register for the GRE by visiting the website (http://gre.org). The website also provides information about the test and suggestions for test preparation.
All test takers must indicate that UNO is to be the recipient of the test scores (institution code: 6379), regardless of where they take the test. If you take the test in our Testing Center on campus (280-TEST), your scores are not automatically reported to UNO, nor does the Testing Center receive the scores.
When you leave your test site you may receive unofficial results for two of the three sections of the test. This cannot be used to remove a registration hold. Print copies of score reports are also not considered official.
Your official results will be sent electronically from the Educational Testing Service approximately 2-3 weeks after you have taken the test. Please schedule your test in enough time to allow for the scores to be reported.
How much does it cost to go to UNO?
Tuition and fees are posted here. Estimated cost of tuition and fees for a Louisiana resident enrolled in 9 hours in Spring 2009 would be $1900.50. Estimated cost of tuition and fees for a non-resident student enrolled in 9 hours in Spring 2009 would be $5422.50.
What is a non-degree seeking student?
The non-degree status means that you can enroll in some graduate-level courses at UNO without being admitted to a degree program. This status is designed for students who just want to take a course for fun, or need a course before enrolling in a degree program at another institution or want to try a course before deciding on a degree program. It is not intended for students who wish to apply to a degree program but have not gotten their materials together in time.
If a currently enrolled non-degree seeking student wishes to apply to a degree program, they must submit a Request for Program/Plan change form to the College office of the program that they wish to enter. Official transcripts from each institution attended must be submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to submitting the form.Also, if the program requires supplemental application material, (a program application, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, etc.) the student must forward those items to the Graduate Coordinator of the program prior to submitting the form.
I'm a returning student. Why can't I register?
Graduate students are kept active in the University record system for one year after enrollment. For example, if you enroll in and complete courses in Fall 2008, you will be active in the system for Fall 2009.
Beyond one year, students must update their status by completing the online application to the University (http://admissions.uno.edu).
Doctoral students returning after one year and Master’s students returning after five years should also contact the graduate coordinator of their program to find out if a new program application will be required.
How do I find out if a course will be offered?
The schedule of classes (Course Bulletin) is posted here. Course Bulletins are normally posted 2-3 weeks prior to the next registration period. For example, registration for Spring 2009 will begin November 3. The Spring schedule of classes will be posted in mid-October.
If you need to see a description of a class, you should consult the University Catalog. Click here to review the 2008-2009 University Catalog listing of courses per department .
