Frequently Asked Questions

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In order to apply to more than one program you will need to submit an application for each program in which you are interested. Since you have shown such great interest in the University of Hartford you will only have to pay the application fee for one application. Email gradstudy@hartford.edu to let us know that you have made two applications so that we know it was not done in error, and we will waive your application fee.

Additionally, since requirements for each program are different please note that when applying to multiple programs you will need to meet all the requirements listed for each program to which you are applying. Any documents that are transferable from application to application will be transferred; but letters of recommendations and letters of intent need to be directed to the program to which you are applying.

If your transcript is being sent by mail, it can be mailed to:

Graduate Admission, 2nd Floor, Suite 231
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117, USA

We also accept official electronic transcripts. If your prior college institution offers an electronic transcript service, you can often save time as opposed to mail. If you request an electronic transcript, please use the school code 3436.

Please note that University of Hartford does not accept unofficial transcripts. The transcript must be sent directly from your prior college institution to University of Hartford in a sealed envelope or through an official electronic source, such as National ClearingHouse, E-Script, or Parchment.

In some cases, graduate transfer credit can be awarded to accepted or conditionally accepted graduate students. Complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Form to petition the transfer of graduate level credits from another college/university to the University of Hartford. Any forms must be completed by the end of your first matriculated semester; forms submitted after the deadline may result in denied transfer credit. Failure to obtain approval may result in not receiving transfer credit.

You are only required to submit GRE/GMAT scores if it is required by the program. Not all of our graduate degree programs require GRE/GMAT scores. Visit the program of study you are interested in for more details.

You cannot make changes to your application once your application has been submitted, however you can add supplemental documents via the application portal at go.hartford.edu/status. Login using the email and password you used when you created the application.

Email gradstudy@hartford.edu to request to make changes to your application. Please include your name and application reference number in your email.

Please visit New Graduate Student Orientation section of our website to determine your next steps. Here you will also find our easy-to-follow domestic and international graduate students checklists to help you get started.

All accepted student must pay a $300 non-refundable tuition deposit. When you pay the tuition deposit you reserve your spot in the program. You can pay your tuition deposit here.

The University of Hartford has several new housing options for graduate students, including the recent renovation of existing housing, and future plans to renovate additional spaces. You can learn more about on-campus graduate housing options on our Graduate Student Experience webpage. Many of our graduate students also live off campus in the surrounding communities of West Hartford, Bloomfield and Hartford. Upon admission to the University, you will have the opportunity to connect with future classmates via a Facebook group which many of our students find helpful during their housing search process.

The registration process varies depending on the graduate program you are enrolled in. You should refer to your acceptance letter or contact a representative from your program for assistance with registration.

Cost of attendance relies upon many different variables. The cost of attendance does not depend on state of residency. Please visit our Tuition and Fees section for detailed cost information.

All graduate level applicants, excluding Master of Science in Computer Science and master's level engineering program applicants, who are non-native speakers of the English language are required to submit scores from one of the following English-proficiency tests. Countries that are considered native English speaking can be found here.

• TOEFL: minimum of 80 (Internet-based test – iBT), and 550 (Paper-based test – PBT Total)
• PTE: minimum score of 58
• IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall
• Duolingo: minimum score of 110 combined

Master of Science in Computer Science and master's level engineering program applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language are required to submit scores from one of the following English-proficiency tests. Countries that are considered native English speaking can be found here.

• TOEFL: minimum of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT)
• PTE: minimum score of 51
• IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 overall
• Duolingo: minimum score of 100 combined

You can qualify for the English Proficiency Waiver if you fit one of the following two categories:

• You are an International applicant whose native language is English.
• You are an International applicant holding a bachelor’s or master's degree from a country where the native language is English. 

• You are an International applicant whose native language is English (view definitions).
• You are an International applicant holding a bachelor’s or master's degree from a country where the native language is English. 

If you believe that you meet one of these criteria, please email gradstudy@hartford.edu.

Citizens of a majority native English-speaking country, and those who have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a majority native English-speaking country, will have their English-proficiency test requirement waived. The University considers majority native English-speaking countries to include the following: 

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Ireland
• Australia
• Jamaica
• The Bahamas
• New Zealand
• Barbados
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• Belize
• St. Lucia
• Canada
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Dominica
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Grenada
• United Kingdom
• Guyana
• United States of America

We offer tuition scholarship only for a limited number of programs. Email us at gradstudy@hartford.edu to find out if we offer scholarships for the program in which you are interested.

Financial aid for international graduate students is currently available as Graduate Assistantships. These assistantships are administered by the individual departments throughout the University and vary in size and availability.

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as WES, IEE, or SpanTran. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country.