The Admission Committee of the M.B.A. Program is concerned with each applicant's interest, aptitude, and potential for achievement in graduate business studies. The structure of the program lends itself to those students with or without an undergraduate degree in business administration.

Application Deadlines
Although there are no formal application deadlines, we recommend that all documents be submitted to us by August 15 (Fall), December 15 (Spring), and April 15 (Summer). Under special circumstances, students may be admitted up to the first day of classes of each term. International student applications should be complete at least two months prior to the dates listed above.

Conditional Admission
Prospective students may apply for conditional admission without previously taking the GMAT examination. A limited number of students with at least a cumulative undergraduate GPA of greater than 3.0 may be admitted into the program without the GMAT examination test scores. To qualify for conditional acceptance, a student must have a distinguished undergraduate background and, upon conditional acceptance, will be required to take the examination in their first term in the M.B.A. program. Upon successful completion of the GMAT, students are eligible for degree status and will be notified by the M.B.A. office at that time.

Selection Criteria
Because each applicant's background and profile is unique, the Admission Committee does not establish specific quantitative minimum requirements for admission; however, it does adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.

La Salle University does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status. Admission is based solely upon an applicant's qualifications.

Graduate Management Admission Test
La Salle University offers free workshops for anyone interested in preparing for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). La Salle's school code for the GMAT exam is 548-KK-16.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is designed to assess capabilities which are important in the study of management at the graduate level. The GMAT is sponsored and controlled by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). ETS consults with this council on matters of general policy, develops test materials, administers the test, and conducts research projects aimed at improving the test.

Waiver of GMAT Requirement
Only applicants possessing a Ph.D. degree or equivalent may be waived from the GMAT requirement for admission.

Test of English as a Foreign Language
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. The test requirement may be waived in certain cases where English language proficiency can otherwise be demonstrated. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service at testing centers in most countries. Test information may be obtained from ETS, Box 966, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.

International Student Forms
International students must also complete two additional forms for consideration for admission: the Statement of Financial Responsibility, and the Summary of Educational Experience. These forms may be obtained from the M.B.A. Office at La Salle.

Transfer Credit
An applicant may request the transfer of graduate credit(s) earned at another institution. Each request will be evaluated on its own merits but must be a grade of "B" or better. No more than six hours of graduate credit will be accepted for transfer purposes.