Graduate Students

• An application for admission.
• A $50 non-refundable application fee payable to Mount St. Joseph University and sent to the Office of Graduate Admission.
• Students interested in completing a paper application may download a printable PDF version and submit through the mail.

Print applications should be mailed with the $50 application fee to:

ATTN: Office of Graduate Admission
Mount St. Joseph University
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

Official undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution, with a bachelor’s degree noted, should be sent directly from the institution to the Mount’s Office of Graduate Admission. If credits from more than one institution appear on the undergraduate transcript, official transcripts from all originating institutions are required. Hand delivered transcripts will not be accepted. 

Application documents sent to the University become the property of Mount St. Joseph University. We will not return them or forward them to any other college or university.

Official college/university transcripts should be sent from the school to:

ATTN: Office of Graduate Admission
Mount St. Joseph University
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

If the school offers an electronic submission option, request that your official transcripts be sent to graduateadmission@msj.edu. 

Most graduate programs at the Mount have specific admission requirements. Please review them:

• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Business Administration- 4+1 MBA
• Master of Business Administration- Saturday MBA
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• MSN-MAGELIN
• Master of Arts in Education
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant Program

U.S. permanent residents must submit a copy of their permanent resident ID (green card). International students have additional requirements, listed on the International Students page.

An official transcript from a regionally accredited institution must be submitted directly from the institution to:

ATTN: Office of Admission
Mount St. Joseph University
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

A graduate program director or designee may accept up to 25% of related credit hours toward a degree.

A minimum “B” grade is required for each transfer. A maximum of two pass/fail grades may be accepted. A passing grade is equivalent to a grade of “B” or above.

Begin your studies at Mount St. Joseph University with our accelerated programs:

3+2 Master of Speech-Language Pathology

• The 3+2 program combines the undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) with the Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP).
• Students spend the first 3 years completing the requirements of the undergraduate degree (including the Core curriculum and 107 credit hours).
• Eligible students begin the MSLP program during the Fall Semester of the 4^th year and complete 2 academic years (5 semesters) in the MSLP program.
• Thirteen hours from the MSLP program transfer back to the undergraduate program to meet the 120-hour requirement for the bachelor’s degree.

Master of Social Work

• Students with an undergraduate degree in social work can complete the MSW program in 12 months.
• Students are accepted into the advanced standing program who completed their BSW within the last 10 years.
• 2.5 GPA required, and no GRE is required.

4+1 MBA

• The 4+1 MBA is an economical way to earn your MBA. There is no additional charge for the four graduate courses taken as a senior (as long as you do not exceed 18 credit hours per semester).
• Undergrad scholarships and financial aid apply to these courses.
• Tuition for the 4+1 MBA students in the MBA year is discounted.
• Our 36-hour MBA curriculum challenges you to strengthen and apply your knowledge in core business areas such as managerial finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and leadership.
• Our small class sizes allow you to hone your interpersonal, team, and group communication skills while working one-on-one with expert faculty.

3-Year BSN Pathway

• The BSN Program at Mount St. Joseph University offers a three-year undergraduate nursing pathway, complementing its esteemed traditional four-year BSN program.
• The accelerated track targets high school students from institutions with substantial college credits and caters to those aspiring for a bachelor's degree within a condensed timeframe.
• This track aligns with the growing demands of prospective nurses in the healthcare sector, ensuring the continuity of our faith-based liberal arts education in the nursing education market.
• While ensuring the same rigorous training and educational quality, this accelerated track reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of students and the surrounding community.