Congratulations! Applying for admission to Gratz College is your first step on the road to a quality education and a rewarding career.
Gratz College offers a number of degree and certificate options. Each program of study below will link you to the information you need to learn more about how to apply and specific academic requirements.
M.A. in Education applicants click here.
Admissions requirements for all other Gratz College Programs:
For all other Gratz College degree and certificate programs, the first step to reaching your educational goals is to complete the desired application. Official transcripts from all prior coursework must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College. After your application is completed online, all required materials as described below can be mailed to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College or emailed to admissions@gratz.edu.
For Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates:
1. Online Application to include a non-refundable $50 application fee. Application fee is payable online at eCashier or by mailing a check or money order to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College.
2. Official Transcripts
Request that all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions send official transcripts to:
Office of Admissions
Gratz College
7605 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
3. Personal Statement
Please write a personal statement describing your important personal experiences and challenges, educational and/or professional goals and indicate why you have chosen Gratz College. The personal statement should be 2-3 pages, typed and double spaced. Please email your personal statement to admissions@gratz.edu with your full name in the subject line.
4. Two Letters of Recommendation
Please request two letters of recommendation; one to address your academic competencies and one to address your professional competencies. Letters of recommendation can be emailed to admissions@gratz.edu on your behalf or mailed to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College.
5. Current Resume (email to admissions@gratz.edu)
6. Interview with members of the faculty (in person or via Skype) - Master of Arts in Jewish Education applicants only
6. For applicants whose native language is not English, official documentation of TOEFL scores are required and must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College
Doctorate in Jewish Education and Pre-Ed.D. Candidates:
1. Online application to include a non-refundable $50 application fee. Application fee is payable online at eCashier or by mailing a check or money order to Gratz College
2. Official Transcripts
Request that all previous institutions send official transcripts to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College.
3. Personal Statement
Please describe your important personal experiences and challenges and indicate why you have chosen Gratz College. Explain how you hope enrolling in a doctorate program in Jewish education will complement your existing academic and professional background and the ways in which it will advance your personal and/or professional goals. The personal statement should be 2-3 pages, typed and double spaced. Please email your personal statement to admissions@gratz.edu with your full name in the subject line..
4. Three letters of recommendation.
If you are new to Gratz College, please request three letters of recommendation; one to address your academic competencies and two to address your professional competencies. If you are a graduate of Gratz College and already have two letters of recommendation on file, please request one additional letter. Letters of recommendation can be emailed to admissions@gratz.edu on your behalf or mailed to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College.
5. Two writing samples (email to admissions@gratz.edu)
6. Current Resume (email to admissions@gratz.edu)
7. Two years full time work experience in Jewish education or a related field
8. For applicants whose native language is not English, official copies of TOEFL scores are required
9. Interview with members of the faculty (in person or via Skype)
International candidates wishing to obtain a visa from Gratz must:
Provide evidence of sufficient funds to pay for tuition, fees and living expenses for the first year of study (Submit an I-20 form)
- Provide evidence of sufficient funds to pay for tuition, fees and living expenses for the entire length of study (Submit an I-20 form)
- Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores if English is not the candidate's native language.
- Enroll in a minimum of 9 credits per semester
- Remain in satisfactory academic standing
