Graduate Students
Take the next step in your career with a graduate program designed for working professionals. With flexible formats, personalized support, and a focus on real-world application, you will gain the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to advance in your field and lead with purpose.

Graduate Admission Requirements
Admission requirements may vary by program, but most graduate applicants should expect to provide several common materials as part of the application process. These documents help the admissions team understand your academic background, professional experience, and readiness for graduate-level study. Some programs may also include additional requirements specific to the field of study.
Typical requirements:
- Completed graduate application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume or CV
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Some programs may require interviews, prerequisites, or test scores
All graduate programs at College of Saint Mary are coed.
How To Apply
Applying to a graduate program at College of Saint Mary is a straightforward process designed to help you move forward with confidence. By following a few simple steps, you can submit your application, provide the required materials, and begin the path toward advancing your education and career.
Review program details and confirm admission requirements.
Some programs may have additional requirements such as prerequisite coursework, interviews, or professional experience. Taking a few minutes to review these details ahead of time will help ensure you’re ready to move forward with the application process.
Submit the online graduate application. The application collects basic information about your academic background, professional experience, and program of interest.
Note that the graduate Health Sciences programs use the Centralized Application Service (CAS) for applications to those programs.
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy: PTCAS
- Occupational Therpay Doctorate: OTCAS
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: CASPA
All other graduate programs use the CSM Graduate Application.
Most applicants can complete this step in a short amount of time. After submitting the application, you’ll receive instructions on how to provide any additional materials needed to complete your file.
Provide transcripts, resume, and any program-specific materials.
To complete your application, you will need to submit supporting documents that help the admissions team evaluate your academic preparation and professional experience.
Most graduate programs require official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended and may also ask for materials such as a resume, personal statement, or letters of recommendation. Some programs have additional requirements depending on the field of study.
Transcripts can typically be sent electronically from your previous institution, making this step quick and easy to complete.
Our admissions team reviews your application and contacts you with next steps.
Once all required materials have been received, your application will be reviewed by the admissions team and program faculty. During this process, they evaluate your academic background, professional experience, and readiness for graduate-level study.
After the review is complete, you will receive a decision and information about the next steps, which may include enrollment, financial aid planning, and preparing for your first semester at College of Saint Mary.
Explore Graduate Programs

Doctorate
Advanced degrees for professionals seeking leadership, research, and highest-level expertise.

Masters
Build advanced knowledge and leadership skills to grow in your career and expand opportunities.

Certificate
Focused programs to build specialized skills and advance your professional expertise and career growth.
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