We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Communications are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.
The journalism program begins in the fall semester only.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The suggested deadlines are:
The School of Communications invites applications from prospective students who wish to pursue the professional practice of journalism. Recent graduates of a bachelor’s degree program outside of the communications or journalism fields are welcome to apply, as are prospective students who are presently working and wish to either shift careers or enhance their professional standing.
Those applicants with a bachelor’s degree outside of the communications or journalism field, and with no previous experience in the field, will be required to complete a two-week “boot camp” prior to enrolling in the fall semester. At no additional cost to the student, the journalism boot camp will provide students with the basic fundamentals of the practice of journalism, preparing them for success in the graduate program.
To be considered for admission to the MS in Journalism program, you must first possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Applicants are required to submit:
Applications are reviewed once all of the required materials have been received. It is your responsibility to ensure that missing documents are received prior to the stated admissions deadline.
Students have the opportunity to combine one of our undergraduate bachelor's degrees with a master's degree through the accelerated dual-degree (3+1) and dual-degree (4+1) programs. There are separate application processes for these programs.
Learn more about these programs:
Accelerated Dual-Degree BA or BFA/MA or MS Program (3+1)
Communications Dual-Degree Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program (4+1)
Contact Graduate Admissions before coming to our campuses in North Haven or Hamden for information on what to see and do, details about directions and parking, and to set up an opportunity to speak with one of our admissions representatives.
Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
Our graduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.
