The Application Process
STEP 1
Select a Program
STEP 2
Register and Apply
STEP 3
Submit Supplemental Materials
We’re Ready When You Are
We accept applications year-round for upcoming terms. Visit our Dates and Deadlines page to learn more about application deadlines, start dates, and other important information you’ll want to put on your calendar.
We will support you every step of the way to make the application process as seamless as possible.
Admissions Requirements
Each application will require several components. These include the following:
Qualifying Degree
Transcripts
Essay
Letters of Recommendation
Interview
Prerequisite Course History
Additional application requirements vary by program. Please visit the programs page and navigate to
your program of choice to view program-specific requirements.
What Happens Next?
Your admissions counselor will notify you that your application file is ready for review once we have received all of your materials and application fee. In general, it takes up to two weeks to review your application once we have received all relevant materials. Please stay in close communication with your admissions counselor throughout the application process to ensure you are completing all required steps in a timely manner.
We also recommend completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at least three months before the start of the term in which you plan to enroll. You can find additional financial aid information on our financial aid page.
Notice of Admission
We will render your individual admission decision within a few weeks of your application entering faculty review. We ask that you accept or decline our offer of admission within one week. Once accepted, you must submit a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $100 with your acceptance. The tuition deposit should be made for the specific semester you plan to start. Saybrook University does not offer students the opportunity to defer their admission. Accepted students who decide to withdraw will need to re-apply through the online application form, submit any additional documents required by the department, and complete an additional faculty interview.
Contact Admissions
The Office of Admissions is here to help answer any questions you have about admission into Saybrook University,
including acceptance timelines, tuition and fees, or anything else you would like to discuss.