Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply online or download an application and mail it in. Call (800) FOR-GRAD or e-mail forgrad@plymouth.edu with questions.

Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis, meaning you can apply at any time of the year. Some programs have admissions deadlines, so be sure to check for additional admissions requirements before you apply.

Review the admissions requirements for each degree: MAT, MBA, MEd, MS, CAGS, and EdD.

No. Our admissions staff will be able to access your PSU transcript.

If you complete the online application, you’ll need to submit payment online by credit card or e-check.

Once your materials have been submitted, you’ll receive a letter detailing your admissions status. You can also contact the Admissions Office at forgrad@plymouth.edu or (603) 535-2636.

For all programs except the MBA, the minimum required GPA is 3.0. The MBA program accepts candidates who have earned a 2.5 GPA or higher in their undergraduate work.

Generally, if a student has a GPA below 3.0, we ask him or her to take two core master’s courses. Quality grades in those courses will help to support your admissions decision by showing that you have the capability to complete graduate-level work.

Once all of the required elements of the admissions process have been completed, you should receive a decision letter within two weeks.

No, you won’t need to reapply. You may register for a course at any time, though you have only 6 years to complete your program.

Yes, you can begin the application process before completing your bachelor’s degree; however, to be admitted you’ll need to submit an official transcript bearing the conferral date for your bachelor’s degree.

The application process for international students is slightly different than the process for domestic students. View the admissions requirements for international students or contact Cheryl Baker with your questions.

Transferable courses must have been completed at an accredited institution within the past 6 years. A grade of B or higher is required and the courses need to relate to your program of study. Typically, no more than 9 credits can be accepted in a transfer.

Common Professional Components (CPCs) are foundational knowledge areas (e.g., accounting, business ethics, economics, legal environment, marketing, etc.) in which you must show competency in to be accepted into the MBA program. CPCs are usually evaluated based on your undergraduate studies and career, and can be satisfied using coursework; non-credit workshops; or CLEP, DANTES, and Ivy Software exams.

The MS Science degree program requires Graduate Record Examination® (GRE) scores.

For candidates who do not possess a master’s degree, and would like to pursue Educator Certification only, acceptance into the educator certification program requires the submission of passing scores on the Praxis I basic skills test in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Admission tests are not required for candidates applying to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science Athletic Training (MS), Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS), or the Doctor of Education (EdD) programs.

All test scores should be sent to Plymouth State University, College of Graduate Studies, 17 High Street, MSC 11, Plymouth NH 03264.

The state of New Hampshire requires all educators to take PRAXIS I or II test. Check with the NH Department of Education for additional requirements.

Part-time students enroll in 3 credits per term; full-time status is achieved by enrolling in 6 credits per term.

We offer more than 75 graduate degree and certification programs in the arts, sciences, business, and education. Degree programs include the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Science, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, and Doctor of Education.

We no longer print the academic catalog, but it can be viewed in its entirety online.

You have six years from the date of your admittance into a program.

A graduate certificate is a way to focus your studies in a particular area; it’s not a degree program and doesn’t require admission to the College of Graduate Studies. There are 24 graduate certificates that can be pursued independent from or in conjunction with a graduate degree.

The MBA program requirements (30 credits or 10 courses) can be completed in as few as 12 months.

Yes, the PATH Institute courses can be pursued independent from a master’s degree. An 18-credit graduate certificate, which doesn’t require admission to the College of Graduate Studies, is also available.

If this is your first time registering for a graduate course at Plymouth State, you can fax, mail, or drop off the registration form. Please be sure to include payment, otherwise your registration will not be processed. If you’ve already taken a graduate course, you can register and submit payment online.

Yes, all registrations require full payment at the time of registration. Payment may be made by cash, check, credit/debit card, money order, purchase order, approved financial aid, or tuition waiver. Enrollment can’t be guaranteed in any course until tuition is paid.

The tuition rate is subject to change each year and varies depending on course number.

You’ll receive an e-mail confirmation from the College of Graduate Studies to your Plymouth e-mail and any personal or business e-mail accounts provided on your registration form.

Yes, master’s-level students can take up to 12 graduate credits and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies-level students can take up to 3 graduate credits before being officially admitted to a program. To qualify for financial aid, you must be admitted with an enrollment status of at least half-time (3 credit hours).

You can view all available courses on our Course Schedule page.

We no longer print the course schedule. For the most up-to-date listing of courses, you can view the course schedule online.

Syllabi can be accessed through the course schedule or by e-mailing your instructor.

Yes, but locations vary by term. Courses have been held in Bedford, Conway, Exeter, Gorham, Keene, Lebanon, Rochester, and Waterville Valley. Courses are consistently offered at 2 Pillsbury Street in Concord.

Blackboard Learning System can be accessed through the myPlymouth portal. Once you’re registered for a course you’ll receive an e-mail confirmation that provides instructions on how to access your myPlymouth account.

The PSU Bookstore is located in the Hartman Union Building. Hours are posted at the beginning of each term. To order your textbooks, you must provide course and section numbers. To avoid a shipping charge on textbooks mailed to your address, please order directly through the PSU Bookstore.

Your grades will be posted approximately two weeks after the end of the term. You can access your grades by logging into myPlymouth. Once you’ve logged into myPlymouth, make the following choices:

1. Choose the tab at the top labeled “Services”

2. Click on “Student and Financial Aid”

3. Click on “Student and Bursar Records”

4. Select “Final Grades”

5. Choose the appropriate graduate term. Your grade information should appear.

The ID Center is located on the second floor of the Hartman Union Building (HUB). If you can’t visit campus to obtain your ID, contact Randy Szabadics at (603) 535-2273 or via e-mail at rszabadics@plymouth.edu. Arrangements can be made to mail a non-picture ID to you.

Go to the myPlymouth login page. Click on “What’s my user name?” Follow the instructions to determine your user name. Click on “What’s my password?” for instructions to obtain your password.

For an unofficial transcript, you can login to the myPlymouth portal. Choose the Services tab, click on Student and Financial Aid, click on Student & Bursar Records, and click on Academic transcript. An official transcript may be obtained through PSU’s Registrar’s Office.

There are four terms per year averaging from eight to twelve weeks per term. Check the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

If you need to withdraw from a program you must submit a letter to the College of Graduate Studies stating your intent. Your student record will remain on file for six years.

Yes, Plymouth State University is accredited by a number of accrediting bodies, including the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Individual program accreditations include:

• Teacher Education: Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• Athletic Training: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• Health Education: Accredited by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and the American Association for Health Education (AAHE)
• Master of Business Administration: Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Master of Education in Counselor Education: The mental health counseling and school counseling concentrations are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Graduate students may live in PSU on-campus housing (single or double rooms, single or family student apartments), subject to availability, or in off-campus housing. Housing is limited. Contact the Residential Life Office for additional information.

There are many options to assist you in paying for graduate school. Federal financial aid in the form of subsidized and unsubsidized loans, graduate school scholarships, graduate school assistantships, and outside scholarships are available.

Yes, you must be admitted during the term prior to the term that you wish to take your first course.

Congratulations! You’ll need to submit a Petition for Degree Conferral in order for your academic file to be reviewed. Once it’s been confirmed that you’ve fulfilled your program requirements, you’ll receive an e-mail with details about the Commencement ceremony.