Admission Requirements

The graduate programs in education seek applicants with strong undergraduate
academic records and a strong motivation to work with, or enrich work with,
children and young people. Applicants should have obtained a grade point
average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) upon completion of the undergraduate
degree. Two professional letters of recommendation and a one-page professional goal statement must be included with application materials. Candidates for admission to licensure programs must submit passing scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (M.T.E.L.) communication and
literacy skills (morning session) and appropriate subject matter test (afternoon
session).

Application Process

Serious delays in processing applications for admission may be caused by the
length of time it takes for transcripts and recommendation forms to reach
admissions. To expedite an application, please follow up original requests for
transcripts and recommendations after about three weeks. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to see that transcripts and recommendations are furnished for the
application file. The graduate education admission committee reviews
completed application files, applicants are interviewed, and applicants are
notified of the results as soon as possible. Applications are evaluated
throughout the year. For information regarding the status of an application,
contact the Admission Office at (413) 265-2238.
All application materials must be addressed to:

Elms College
Office of Graduate Admissions
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013