Admission Requirements

At Elmhurst University, we try to make the graduate application process as simple—and friendly—as possible.

Each graduate program has specific requirements that must be completed prior to admission. Refer to the program’s webpage for specific admission requirements.

If you have any questions along the way, contact the Office of Admission.

Applying for Graduate Programs

Please submit the following to apply for graduate programs.

• A completed application.
  • Program Specific Applications:
    • Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
    • Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice
    • Master of Occupational Therapy
  • All other applicants, Apply Here.
• A current résumé documenting your work history, with enough details to document levels of responsibility, areas of professional growth, and prior professional training experiences.
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended. Request that your official undergraduate (and graduate) transcripts be sent to Elmhurst University ([email protected]).
  • Note: If you are applying to the Distance Accelerated BSN or the Distance Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice online programs, please send official electronic transcripts to [email protected]. Please confirm the receiving address when ordering, as many sending institutions have default email addresses in their systems. If sent to any other Elmhurst University email address, there may be a delay in processing the documents.
• Recommendations are required from people who can comment on the quality of your communication skills and on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. You will submit the names and email addresses of these individuals as part of your online application.
• A 1,000-word statement of purpose, describing the personal and professional goals that you intend to meet by completing a graduate program. See Statement of Purpose website for additional resources and specific program requirements.
• For applicants to our graduate education programs, a copy of your Illinois professional educator license (only required for students seeking to earn an IL educator endorsement or approval).
• Additional admission requirements by program can be found on each program’s webpage – search our grad programs.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Please visit our Graduate International Admission Requirements page for more information.

Where to Submit Documents

While most of the application process is online, you also need to send certain documents by mail or email.

Office of Admission
Elmhurst University
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Email: [email protected]

• Letters of Recommendation are accepted by email ([email protected]).
• Official college and university transcripts must be sent directly by the registrar’s office by mail or email ([email protected]).

Note: If you are applying to the Distance Accelerated BSN or the Distance Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice online programs, please send official electronic transcripts to [email protected]. Please confirm the receiving address when ordering, as many sending institutions have default email addresses in their systems. If sent to any other Elmhurst University email address, there may be a delay in processing the documents.