Medaille College has a rolling admissions policy and students are admitted for the fall and spring semesters.

Successful admissions candidates will generally have met the following selection criteria:

• An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75: The Faculty Admissions Committee reviews the undergraduate record, noting the total GPA, the area of concentration, and the trend of grades. A minimum 2.75 GPA is recommended, although all applications will be reviewed. Students under 2.75 will require convincing evidence of intellectual ability, communications skills, and initiative.
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.
• Three applicant reference forms : Recommendation forms must be professional (work related) or of an academic manner. The committee reviews references of applicants as they contribute to an understanding of the applicant's academic ability, leadership skills, and aptitude for graduate study. All applicants are required to have three forms submitted for review.
• International students must have a minimum TOEFL scores of 213 (computer version) or 550 (paper version) for applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.
• Medaille College reserves the right to request an interview with the Program Director as a part of the application process.
• Relevant experience in a mental health, healthcare or human services setting is preferred.

Required Documentation

• Completed application (call our office for a print application or apply online)
  • Professional goal statement: In no more than 3 pages total, write an essay on the following
    Guidelines to responding the MHC Professional Statement Application Question 
    • 1) Your perception of potential success in forming effective and culturally relevant interpersonal relationship in the (Clinical) Mental Health Counseling Program
    • 2) Your perception of your aptitude and ability to reach the level of demands place upon you in the (Clinical) Mental Health Counseling Program)
    • 3) Your perception of the relevance of (Clinical) Mental Health Program in meeting your career goals.
• Current resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
• If any portion of a prospective student's application or supporting documents are found to be falsified or plagiarized, the prospective student will be denied admission into Medaille College

Where do I send my application materials?
Please submit your application materials to