How to Apply

Steps to complete your Hood Graduate School Application

Updated for the 2026 application cycle.

• Step 1. Complete and submit the graduate application form
  Complete the Hood College Graduate School online application form. Please review the Program Requirements webpage to see which program-specific documents to upload to your application. 

• Step 2. Request your course-by-course transcript evaluation
  For international applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside of the United States, Hood College requires official course-by-course transcripts evaluations from NACES or AICE to be emailed to gofurther@hood.edu
   
• Step 3. Submit your English Language Test
  International applicants whose bachelor's or master's degrees were NOT earned in one of the English-language speaking countries listed below must submit an official English language test report from Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS even if their language of instruction was in English. Please note, test scores must be no more than one year old. 
   
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Ireland
  • New Zealand 

*Some writing-intensive programs may have higher requirements than the score thresholds listed below.

• Step 4. Pay the graduate application fee
  Once you complete the online application, please submit your non-refundable $100 application fee. Please note: there is no application. fee waiver. 
   
• Step 5. After application submission
  Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are notified of admission decisions within 48 hours (about 2 days) of their application submission. If you are admitted, you will be issued an electronic letter of acceptance that will contain information about the following:
   
  • Foundation classes that you are required to take or were waived for you
  • Your adviser's name and email address
  • Instructions for filling out the I-20 form
  • A letter from the registrar's office that will guide you through the registration process 

Once you are officially admitted, we recommend you start the I-20 and visa process as soon as possible. You will need your financial documents, affidavit of support and passport to begin this process. Please review the Tuition & Fees webpage in order to prepare you and your family for the cost of education. 
 

F-1 Transfer International Students
F-1 transfer international students will find a supportive and streamlined process at Hood College. Our international admission team works closely with students transferring from other U.S. institutions to ensure a smooth SEVIS transfer, continuity of studies, and timely start to graduate coursework. From personalized guidance on maintaining visa status to assistance with academic planning and campus integration, Hood provides a seamless transition experience designed to help you stay on track toward your academic and professional goals. For individualized support and next steps, contact our international admission team at gofurther@hood.edu.

What's Next?
For more information about class registration, orientations, housing & further support, please visit our Admitted Graduate Student website. 

Please note that the counseling and doctoral programs have separate deadlines (check program webpages for specific application deadline dates).