Admission Requirements

Applying for Admission

For consideration, applicants must submit the following:

  1. A completed online application with required materials (ccsu.edu/apply)
    • A current resume/CV
    • $50 application fee
  2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
    • Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.70 in all undergraduate coursework
    • Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.00 on all post-baccalaureate coursework
  3. International Students must submit additional materials
    • TOEFL or IELTS scores
    • A course-by-course evaluation of foreign credentials from a NACES member evaluation service

Applicants may also submit supplemental materials to strengthen their application:

  1. Evidence of CPA, CMA, CFA, or other professional licenses
  2. Up to three letters of recommendation
  3. Personal Statement
  4. GMAT/GRE scores
    • GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to the MBA at Central, but applicants who have already completed the GMAT/GRE may choose to submit scores.

Official transcripts may be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office:

By Mail:
Central Connecticut State University
Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office
1615 Stanley Street
Davidson Hall 116
New Britain, CT 06050

By Email:
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu