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Decisions regarding the admission status of applicants are made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or handicap.

Undergraduate Admissions

Manhattanville admits men and women as candidates for undergraduate degrees if their academic records indicate competence to engage in a challenging liberal arts curriculum. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in a student's willingness and determination to participate actively in the process of his or her education. In considering applications for undergraduate admission, Manhattanville makes every attempt to evaluate students as individuals, each with her or his own unique capabilities for learning, and to appraise each one's capacity for intellectual and emotional growth.

Manhattanville participates in the Common Application Program. Students using the Common Application will be considered for admission in the same way as students utilizing the Manhattanville College application.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following materials to the Office of Admission (Reid Hall) for evaluation:

Application for admission;
An application fee of $50.00 must accompany the application.
Official transcript of grades earned to date from secondary school or college;
Completed Test Optional Policy Supplement, as well as standardized test scores (ACT or SAT), if applicable.
Two (2) letters of recommendation to include one from a guidance counselor/transfer counselor and one from a current or former teacher;
Personal essay describing applicants’ goals and objectives for the upcoming four years

Admissions Interview

A personal interview is strongly encouraged and, in some cases, may be required. Applicants are urged to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (914) 323-5464 or 1-800-32-VILLE to schedule an appointment. Interviews are conducted throughout Monday through Friday and on several Saturday dates during the academic year. Tours of the campus are also available.

Art, Music, Dance & Theatre Students

In addition to following the normal application procedures:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates who wish to specialize in art may present a varied portfolio of their best artwork to the Art Department.
Bachelor of Music candidates who wish to specialize in voice or instrumental music must audition with the Music Department. The audition consists of:

Performance of three pieces from different musical periods, and

A test of general musicianship

Bachelor of Arts candidates who wish to specialize in Dance, Theatre or Theatre Education must audition with the Department of Dance & Theatre.

Portfolio review and audition appointments may be made through the Admissions Office. If distance makes it impossible to visit in person, applicants may submit slides or DVD recordings.

Interview

International Applicants

Manhattanville College is extremely proud of its long-standing history of having international students as active members of our community.

Students in any of the following categories must apply for admission by completing special supplemental application forms available from the Manhattanville College Office of Admissions and the Financial Planning Office:

Non-United States citizens living abroad;
Non-resident aliens temporarily living in the United States.

Students from abroad are eligible for admission if they have completed, with good grades, the academic (classical) secondary school program offered in their country. Students transferring from a college or university in another country must also demonstrate an acceptable academic profile. All international/ foreign applicants must also supply documented proof of their ability to meet the full cost of attendance. Manhattanville College offers academic (non-need based) scholarships and some financial aid to international applicants deemed to be eligible. All applicants who speak or write English as a second language are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum score required for consideration is a 550 on the paper-based exam or 80 on the internet-based. Test results should be sent to Manhattanville. Information concerning this test may be obtained directly by writing to the Program Director, TOEFL Institutional Programs, Box 6155, Princeton, NJ 08540, or by logging onto www.ets.org. Applicants seeking to begin studies in the fall semester (September) should submit applications and supporting credentials by March 1. All documents written in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

The Admissions Office will not process applications until it receives all supporting documents. Once an application is received and reviewed, a decision is forwarded to the applicant on a rolling basis. Some accepted students may be required to register for non-credit, preparatory English courses. These courses, which are conducted at the English Language Institute of Manhattanville College, will involve additional expense and extend the time normally required to complete studies for a degree.

Physically Challenged Applicants

Admission requirements and academic standards for physically challenged students are the same as those for other candidates. They are expected to integrate fully into the student body and to meet the academic standards required of all students. Although some forms of assistance are available, students with disabilities are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Applicants are encouraged to have a personal interview with a member of the admissions staff and tour the campus.

Individuals With Special Needs

Manhattanville’s ADA Committee is composed of faculty and administrators who provide support to people with special needs. Special needs include, but are not limited to, those individuals with learning disabilities, hearing and sight impairment, and physically handicapping conditions. The ADA Committee meets regularly to review College policies and students’ requests for accommodations, and to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided. Refer to the ADA brochure for a list of reasonable accommodations. Students requesting accommodations should contact Director of Disability Services, at (914) 323-7127.

Transfer Students

Students from other institutions may be admitted either in the fall or spring semester provided they meet Manhattanville's admission requirements. Transfer students may transfer up to 90 credit hours. They may enter either in the fall or spring semester. Besides the required academic credentials, transfer students should provide official transcripts of all undergraduate studies already undertaken, along with a statement from a dean or other appropriate official stating that the student is in good academic and social standing. While academic work completed at the college level is a more current indicator of a student's potential success at Manhattanville, the Admissions Committee will also consider the secondary school record and test scores. Personal interviews are strongly encouraged. After acceptance, a candidate for advanced standing will receive a letter from Manhattanville indicating the amount of previous academic work which will be credited toward a degree. The transcript showing the courses completed at another college will form part of the student's portfolio at Manhattanville. Papers or work from the previous college may also be included. If they are not available, the student, after enrolling at Manhattanville, may prepare evidence of the required skills. Students interested in dance, theatre, music, or studio art should refer to procedures for acceptance in the appropriate department sections above.

Acceptance Plans (Early Decision & Regular)

Early Decision: Manhattanville College offers an Early Decision option for students who have decided that Manhattanville is their first choice.

Application must be received by December 1 of your senior year in secondary school.
To apply, check off the Early Decision box on the application.
Submit all Admissions Requirements via your guidance counselor.
You will be asked to sign a statement that confirms that if you are accepted by Manhattanville you will withdraw any applications for admission from other colleges, and that you will file no additional applications.
Your guidance counselor must co-sign the statement.
A response will be submitted on or around December 30

If you are offered admission, you must submit a non-refundable deposit confirmation of $300 (resident) or $200 (commuter) within two weeks of notification.

Regular Decision: Manhattanville's Admissions Office will process applications throughout the year, as long as enrollment space remains available.

Students should submit all Admissions Requirements prior to the deadlines:
March 1 for all applicants;
January 1 for spring applicants

Under the Regular Admission Plan, candidates will receive an acceptance, denial or deferment on a rolling basis beginning in January once the candidate's file is complete. (Only Early Decision applicants will receive notification of their admission status prior to January 1.) Accepted students must confirm their intention to attend by submitting their acceptance deposit fee ($350 for residents; $250 for commuters) by May 1, unless the acceptance letter states another due date. Deposit fees are not refundable after May 1.

Advanced Standing and Credit by Examination

Students who have achieved a grade of 4 or 5 on an Advanced Placement Test of the College Entrance Examination Board may receive 3 to 6 credits toward their Manhattanville degree. If students wish to use these credits toward fulfillment of major or minor requirements, they should consult the appropriate department chair. Students who have taken college courses while in high school may receive credit if the course was given by college faculty and is reported by college transcript at a level of B or better. The College will grant six semester hours of credit (for a maximum of 28 credits) for each examination taken at the Advanced ("A") level of the British General Certificate of Education on which the student received a grade of C or better. Also, six semester hours of credit (for a maximum of 18 credits) will be granted for each Higher Level Examination in the International Baccalaureate Program on which a student has earned a score of 5, 6, or 7. Students may be granted at the time of matriculation a maximum of 12 semester hours of credit through subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).

Transcript of Record

Official transcripts bear the seal and an authorized signature of the College Registrar or Assistant Registrar. Requests for transcripts must be made in writing and be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Transcripts are issued within seven days, except during periods of registration, examination or commencement when additional time should be allowed. Transcripts may not be released if there is any outstanding indebtedness to the College.

Graduate & Professional Studies

There is rolling admissions for the Graduate Business and Writing Programs. There are several entry points for the programs throughout the year (fall, winter, spring, summer).

Graduate & Professional Studies Program Requirements

Program Requirements:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
3.0 GPA from previous college course work
2 years relevant work experience or appropriate internship experience (not required for Sport Business Management, Finance, Writing, Liberal Studies programs)

The application process is as follows:

A completed and signed application with fee made payable to Manhattanville College. The fee is waived for applications submitted online.
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
A 2 -3 page typewritten autobiographical essay describing your educational and career experiences. The essay should be creative and reflective in nature and be responsive to the following questions:

How and why did you decide to pursue this program?

How can this program further your personal and/or professional goals?

What special abilities, personal qualities, and life experiences do you bring to the program?

Resume inclusive of business and educational experience (not required for the Writing program)
Two (2) letter of recommendation from employers or educators who can attest to your potential for graduate-level work ( not required for the Writing program) Interviews will be arranged for those with acceptable completed application files. Proof of the required immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella in compliance with New York State regulations for those born on or after January 1, 1957.

For M.A. in Writing only:

A 10-12 page sample of your writing including at least 5 pages of prose. A combination of separate writing samples is acceptable (poetry, essay, short story, novel excerpt, etc.)
A letter of recommendation

Send Materials to:

Manhattanville College

Graduate Admissions

Reid Castle, Room 224

2900 Purchase Street

Purchase, NY 10577

School of Education

The School of Education has a rolling admissions policy. Applicants should submit the following credentials to the School of Education Admissions Office:

A completed application
An application fee of $70
Two recommendations (academic/professional)
A 2-3 page typewritten essay describing their background and philosophy on teaching;
Official transcripts of all previous college work (both undergraduate and graduate) and
An interview with a full-time member of the School of Education is suggested. For the Jump Start, Physical Education and Educational Leadership Programs, an interview is required.

Upon receipt of all the above credentials, the Admissions Committee will review the candidate's application for matriculation and will inform the candidate of its decision.

Students seeking certification in Music (All Grades) must pass an Entrance Audition by the Music Department, including performance, piano, and voice skills and an examination in music theory, history, and literature. They must have coursework in Music Theory, Music History and Literature, woodwind instrument performance, brass instrument performance, stringed instrument performance, conducting, and percussion instrument performance, as more fully described in the School of Education Graduate Catalog.

Students seeking certification in Visual Art (All Grades) must present a portfolio of their work to be reviewed for acceptance by the Art Department.

School of Education Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum average of 3.0 on scale of 4.0, and/or a (A Master’s degree in a functionally relevant area is required for the Advanced Certification programs)
A demonstrated aptitude for graduate study
Strong recommendations
A strong desire to teach
A strong, liberal arts based college preparation which includes satisfactory completion of prerequisites for the graduate program

Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Ed.D

Admission to the doctoral program is competitive and it will not be possible to accept all qualified applicants into a doctoral cohort. Doctoral students are mentored and supported by the doctoral faculty and the number of students admitted each year must be strictly limited so that we can provide an outstanding doctoral experience to each cohort.

Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:

Have a Bachelor’s degree and a relevant Master’s degree
Have at least three years of successful experience in education after completing your Bachelor’s degree
Have a record of leadership as a teacher, leader, and/or manager.
Administrative certification and 2 years of administrative experience are strongly preferred

Applicants should submit the following credentials to the School of Education Admissions Office:

Completed application and application fee of $80
Two References and One Nomination Letter
A statement of purpose essay
Official copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
GRE scores on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores
An Electronic Portfolio, or Professional Resume Plus a Work Sample
An interview with the Program Director