Niagara University welcomes all students, regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, religious preference, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or physical disability.

Non-Matriculated Applicants

Students who wish to take courses in the program as a non-matriculated student, must have completed their Bachelor's Degree. To apply, download the non-matric application, and submit it to Dr. Chambers at the address below. Please note that Non-matric students still need to provide certain health immunization records.

  1. Request to sign up for IDS 500.

Online Application & Required Documentation:

  1. This application accompanied by a $30.00 fee (U.S. funds).
  2. Official transcripts of all previous college and university work, to be sent directly from the Registrar of each institution.
  3. Scores on the GRE aptitude test, to be sent directly to Niagara University from the Educational Testing Service, (609) 771-7670, which administers the exam.
    1. Niagara University alumni who received a B.A. or B.S. from the College of Arts and Sciences in the previous five years may waive the G.R.E. requirement if their overall undergraduate QPA was 3.2 or better.
    2. Also, G.R.E. scores may be waived by the department depending upon professional experience and undergraduate performance. For further details, please contact Dr. Chambers.
  4. Two letters of recommendation, to be sent directly to Niagara University by persons who know your academic qualifications and can assess your ability to perform graduate work.
  5. Personal statement of no more than 500 words that explains why you wish to pursue this Master’s degree program.
  6. For students whose native language is not English, scores on the TOEFL must be forwarded to Niagara University.
  7. Proof of having earned a bachelor’s degree.
  8. A signature is required for all international applicants. You may still submit this application online, but please print out a copy and send it to the address above with your signature.

 

NU encourages all men and women whose aptitude and demonstrated achievement in high school or college give evidence of their ability to successfully complete the various university programs to apply for admission. Consistent with our Catholic mission, Niagara University welcomes all students, regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, religious preference, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or disability

Personal Information
MI Last Name
Street Address City
State/Province Zip/Postal Code
County (NY Only) Citizenship (Country)
Phone Number Daytime Phone
Email    
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Gender Type of Visa
Ethnicity (Option) Social Security or Insurance No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (with the exception of a traffic violation)?
Employment Information
Current Employer (Name and Address)
 
Admission Information
Semester wish to enroll Year  
Were you ever a student at Niagara University?
  Undergraduate Graduate  
I plan to attend: Full-time (4 courses/semester)
Part-time (2 courses/semester)
    
Education Background Information
List in chronological order ALL colleges and universities attended:
Insititution Name
Location
Dates
Major
Degree/Date
Additional Information
List any certifications you hold from any agency, state or province
Certification State/Province/Agency Date conferred Expiration Date
List Foreign Languages you know, and your level of proficiency (little, moderate, fluent)
Language Reading Writing Speaking
List the US Graduate admissions tests taken, date taken, and your scores. (i.e. GRE aptitude test, GRE advanced (specify field), Miller Analogies test)
Test Name Date Taken Score  
 
 
 
List the names of the two persons familiar with your academic qualifications whom you are asking to write letters of recommendations.
Name and Title of Reference Complete Address Capacity they know you
Complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words that explain why you wish to pursue a graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Niagara University
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All requested documentation should be sent to:

Dr. Thomas Chambers,
Director Interdisciplinary Studies M.A.
Timon Hall
Niagara University, NY 14109
Phone: 716-286-8091