Adler Graduate School

What is the accreditation of Adler Graduate School?

Adler Graduate School is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular counseling, therapy, or other professional program.

This distinction is consequential for licensure planning. A state board may require particular coursework, supervised hours, an examination, or graduation from a program with a specified professional accreditation. Institutional accreditation alone does not establish that a degree qualifies its holder for a license. Before enrolling, applicants should check their intended program against the current rules of the licensing board in the state where they plan to practice. Institutional accreditation can also affect eligibility for federal student aid, but eligibility for a particular aid program depends on additional rules.

What are the admission requirements at Adler Graduate School?

Adler Graduate School admits applicants to graduate study, so the relevant starting point is usually a completed bachelor's degree and the requirements of the specific graduate program - not freshman SAT or ACT scores. Admission is not open to everyone who applies.

Prospective students should expect their prior college work to be reviewed and should consult the current program application for required transcripts, statements, references, interviews, or prerequisites. Applicants educated outside the United States may face additional credential-evaluation or English-proficiency requirements. Requirements and deadlines can differ by degree and entry term; a counseling program's application should not be treated as the admissions policy for every program at the school.

What are the application fees and waivers at Adler Graduate School?

Applicants should check Adler Graduate School's current application instructions for the fee, if any, associated with their particular program and application route. A graduate application charge is separate from tuition, an enrollment deposit, and fees assessed after registration.

Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before paying or submitting the application. A waiver should not be assumed from financial need alone, and a fee listed for another institution with "Adler" in its name may not apply here.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Adler Graduate School?

ROTC is not a defining feature of Adler Graduate School's graduate counseling education. Applicants should not assume that the school operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit or that enrollment there creates access to a nearby university's unit.

ROTC participation through another institution, when permitted, requires a formal arrangement and approval from the host program. It also involves branch-specific eligibility rules and potentially a military service commitment. A student interested in that route should confirm cross-enrollment directly with both the host ROTC unit and Adler Graduate School before relying on it in an enrollment plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Adler Graduate School?

For Adler Graduate School, "transfer" ordinarily means asking whether prior graduate coursework can count toward a graduate degree. Undergraduate transfer-admission rules do not answer that question.

A useful transfer review requires official records and a comparison of prior courses with the intended program's curriculum. Credit acceptance and admission are separate decisions: being admitted does not mean every previously completed course will satisfy a degree, fieldwork, or licensure requirement. Applicants with prior counseling coursework should request a written, program-specific evaluation before enrolling, particularly if the earlier course includes clinical or supervised-practice content.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Adler Graduate School?

Students should not assume that Adler Graduate School has a semester-abroad or exchange option comparable to those at a large undergraduate university. Its graduate programs may involve tightly sequenced courses and supervised practice, which can limit when outside study fits.

Before paying for an international course, placement, or third-party program, a student would need written academic approval for the credit and confirmation that any clinical experience meets the degree's supervision rules. Financial aid eligibility for study through another provider is a separate determination.