Admissions
Admissions
- Submit an official transcript or original foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a US equivalent bachelor’s degree.
- Submission of a valid government-issued photo identification.
- Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translated copy.
- Personal statement. The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree.
- Three letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the bachelor's degree program.
All persons interested in applying for admission to the University should complete an application which must be accompanied by a non-refundable required registration fee of a $150.00 (check, money order, or credit card) to process the application. The check/money order should be made payable to Duarte University of Cognitive Sciences . Applicants must submit all required application documents to be considered for admission. Once a decision is made, an email will be sent to the candidate with further instructions. Candidates will be contacted by their admissions agent regularly to ensure the completed documents are received by the office.
An individual who has been accepted for admission to Duarte University of Cognitive Sciences, but who has not attended any courses, has their original application and fee active for one (1) year from the term in which the individual was first accepted. In situations longer than one (1) year the application process must be started again with a new application and fee paid.
Registration
Orientation
Prior to attending classes, new students, as well as those returning to the University after one term or more of non-attendance, are required to participate in an orientation program. Attendance is mandatory. This program is designed to acquaint students with the policies of the University. Students are also required to attend a library orientation during their first term.
- Complete all credits as stated in the catalog.
- Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Meet satisfactory academic progress.
- Fulfill all monetary obligations.