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Admission Requirements

When you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and open an application, start here. Use the details below to identify your student type, collect your admissions materials and check the specific requirements of your online college program. You can also reach out to the Rowan Online team for support at any time.

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Admissions Requirements

Rowan Online Application Requirements

To apply to Rowan Online, you must submit an application and fulfill program-specific prerequisites. Application requirements are determined by your intended degree level; to review those requirements or open an application, select the category that fits you best from the options below.

You can learn more about program-specific requirements further down this page.

First-Year Students

Apply as a first-year student if you:

  • Intend to pursue an online bachelor’s degree program
  • Completed high school or a GED
  • Never attended college or have less than 12 college credits
First-Year Admission Requirements

Transfer Students

Apply as a transfer student if you:

  • Intend to pursue an online bachelor’s degree program
  • Completed high school or a GED
  • Earned an associate’s degree or at least 12 college credits from another institution
Transfer Admission Requirements

Graduate Students

Apply as a graduate student if you:

  • Intend to pursue an online master’s degree program
  • Earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Graduate Admission Requirements

Doctoral Students

Apply as a doctoral student if you:

  • Intend to pursue an online doctoral program
  • Earned a master’s degree or its equivalent
Doctoral Admission Requirements

Military & Veteran Students

Apply as a military student if you:

  • Are an active-duty, reserve or veteran service member of the United States Armed Forces or the spouse/dependent of a service member
  • Intend to pursue an online degree or certification
Military & Veteran Admission Requirements

Certificate Students

Applicants for our online certificate programs must meet the requirements for their degree level:

  • Undergraduate certificate applicants must have completed high school or a GED
  • Graduate certificate applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Certificate Admission Requirements
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Standard Application Materials

Although specific admissions requirements differ by degree level and program, you can expect to submit the following materials:

  • An online application, including intended program of study
  • Official academic records (such as high school or university transcripts)
  • Official test scores (optional)
  • A personal essay
  • Transfer credit records (if applicable)
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Program-Specific Requirements

Many Rowan University academic departments have established distinct admissions requirements for their online degree programs. These additional requirements may include:

  • Minimum GPA requirements
  • Professional certifications
  • Academic prerequisites

Please check the “Admissions Requirements” section of your intended academic program’s dedicated page to ensure you fulfill any outstanding needs.

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General Admissions FAQs

After applying, when should I expect to receive a response from Online Admissions?

We usually review application materials, make an admissions decision and notify applicants within two weeks.

Rowan Online accepted my application. What should I do next?

Following your acceptance, an admissions counselor will contact you to confirm enrollment. You’ll pay an enrollment fee, then the counselor will hand you off to a Rowan Online Success Coach. Your Coach will introduce you to the online learning experience, help you build an academic plan and show you how to select courses.

Who should I contact if I have questions about Online Admissions?

If you need assistance with your applications or would like to talk with admission counselor, please email us at:

Can I transfer credits from another institution or the military into Rowan Online?

Yes, we accept up to 90 transfer credits from accredited institutions. However, note that you must earn a minimum of 30 credits at Rowan to graduate. To see how credits from a community college, a four-year institution or military training will transfer to one of our online bachelor’s degree programs, visit the Transferring Your Credits page and use the course equivalency tools linked there.

Is there a fee to apply to Rowan Online?

Please check your intended program of study’s dedicated page to see whether an application fee is required.

Where do I send my transcripts?

Please request your official transcripts to be sent directly to Rowan from the issuing institution for processing. Transcripts are not considered official if you email or mail them yourself. If your transferring institution uses a third-party vendor to send transcripts electronically, ask the office to send materials to electronic-transcripts@rowan.edu

If paper copies are your only option, send them to Rowan University’s Office of Admissions, 225 Rowan Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028-2265.
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