How to Apply

MET offers rolling admission for all degree and certificate programs, normally granted for September, January, and May of each year, with additional starts in October, March, and July for most online programs. Graduate Admissions Committees meet on an ongoing basis and admission decisions are made after a full evaluation of each candidate’s application materials.

Application Deadlines

* International applicants to on-campus graduate programs should apply by the deadlines above in order to allow time for I-20 visa processing.

Application Requirements

Applicants to master’s degree and graduate certificate programs must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to enrollment.

Requirements for Complete Application for Admission

• Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official electronic transcripts will be required upon enrollment.
  • International students should review the transcripts section of our International Student Graduate Application page. It is recommended that official evaluations be provided for international transcripts.
• A current résumé/CV
• English proficiency exam (for international students): international students should review the English proficiency section of our international application page.
• Application fee
  • On Campus programs: a nonrefundable $85 for master’s degree applications and $25 for graduate certificate applications.
  • Online programs: no application fee.

Letters of recommendation are not required for master’s and graduate certificate programs except for the following programs:

• One letter required:
  • MS in Administrative Studies, Innovation & Technology
  • MS in Applied Business Analytics
  • MS in Arts Administration
  • MS in Enterprise Risk Management
  • MS in Financial Management
  • MS in Global Marketing Management
  • MS in Health Communication
  • MS in Insurance Management
  • MS in Project Management
  • MS in Supply Chain Management

• Two letters required:
  • MA in Gastronomy
  • Master of City Planning
  • Master of Urban Affairs

Please note, GRE/GMAT exams are not required for admission to graduate programs at Metropolitan College.

International students should refer to the international student application page to learn more about English proficiency requirements, international transcript instructions, and steps needed to complete the application process.

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Request to Defer Graduate Admission

Admitted students may defer their admission for up to one full year from their term of admission. More information and the Graduate Admission Deferral Request form may be found here.