Claremont Graduate University

What is the accreditation of Claremont Graduate University?

Claremont Graduate University is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, commonly called WSCUC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is different from approval or accreditation of an individual professional program.

For students, institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and to how other institutions consider academic credit. It does not guarantee that another university will accept transfer credit. Applicants pursuing a licensed profession should separately confirm that their exact program meets the applicable state board's educational requirements. For example, teacher-credential applicants need to check California's credential-approval requirements, while applicants to health or management programs may have different program-specific accreditation questions.

What are the admission requirements at Claremont Graduate University?

Admission to CGU is program-specific graduate admission. Applicants generally submit an online application, transcripts documenting prior college study and materials that show their academic or professional preparation; a bachelor's degree or equivalent is ordinarily the starting credential for a master's program.

Depending on the degree, the application may call for a statement of purpose, résumé or curriculum vitae, recommendations, a writing sample, portfolio, interview or evidence of relevant experience. Doctoral applicants should pay particular attention to research interests and faculty fit. Test-score policies and English-language proficiency requirements can also differ by program and applicant background. A requirement listed for one degree should not be assumed to apply to every CGU applicant.

CGU does not operate a conventional first-year undergraduate admissions process. High-school GPA, SAT and ACT figures therefore are not useful measures of admission to its graduate degrees. Applicants should check the deadline and required materials for their intended program and entry term, including any earlier date for scholarship consideration.

What are the application fees and waivers at Claremont Graduate University?

CGU applicants should check the application portal for the fee attached to their specific program and entry term before submitting. An application fee is a charge for processing an application, not a tuition payment or enrollment deposit.

Fee-waiver eligibility and the method for requesting a waiver can vary. Someone who may qualify should ask admissions about the waiver before paying or submitting the application, since a waiver may need to be applied in the portal in advance and a paid fee may not be refundable.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Claremont Graduate University?

CGU is not presented as an institution with its own on-campus Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit. The neighboring Claremont colleges have ROTC-related arrangements, but proximity to a host unit does not by itself establish that a CGU graduate student can enroll.

A prospective participant should ask the relevant ROTC detachment and CGU admissions or the registrar whether students in their degree program may cross-enroll. They should also confirm age and citizenship rules, course scheduling, scholarship eligibility and any resulting military service obligation before treating ROTC as part of a financing plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Claremont Graduate University?

CGU does not have the usual undergraduate transfer-admission pathway: it is a graduate university, and its reported intake of transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates is zero. A person who has attended another college normally applies to a CGU graduate program using that program's admissions requirements.

Prior graduate coursework raises a separate question from admission. A program may consider whether relevant credits can count toward a CGU degree, subject to limits on age, grades, subject matter and the number of credits accepted. Applicants seeking such credit should provide official transcripts and, if requested, course descriptions or syllabi, then obtain a written evaluation from the program or registrar. Being admitted does not mean every previous course will transfer.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Claremont Graduate University?

International study at CGU is best evaluated through the requirements of an individual graduate program rather than assumed to follow a standard undergraduate semester-abroad model. Research, fieldwork, conferences and approved coursework outside the United States may be relevant to some degrees, but their availability and academic credit depend on program approval.

Before committing to an external program or overseas research plan, students should confirm how the activity would satisfy degree requirements, whether CGU will award or accept credit, and who will supervise the work. Financial aid, travel documentation, insurance and any university travel-approval requirements need separate attention; participation in a third-party program is not the same as enrolling in a CGU-operated exchange.