Frequently Asked Questions
Application Process
Your application is not considered complete until all required materials are submitted, and will not be considered for admission to a given term unless all materials are submitted by the deadline. However, you can begin your application and save your progress until you are ready to submit.
Your letter of recommendation can arrive in a reasonable amount of time after the deadline. You will need to enter your recommender’s name and work e-mail address into the application to submit. If you are an international applicant waiting on a course-by-course evaluation, you can submit the application with proof that you have ordered the course-by-course evaluation.
The application fee is $100 for all programs except the Executive MBA, which has a $200 application fee.
We occasionally offer application fee waivers to students. To request a waiver, the application must already be complete and ready for submission. All requests will be carefully reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and we reserve the right to deny waiver requests that do not meet our criteria. We strongly suggest working with your Admissions Recruiter to learn more about our waiver process.
Please note: We do NOT offer application fee waivers in exchange for event attendance. While we encourage prospective students to attend our admissions events, webinars, and information sessions to learn more about our program, these events do not provide an opportunity to waive the application fee.
We encourage all prospective applicants to review their financial situation before applying and to plan accordingly for the application fee as part of the overall cost of the program.
Application deadlines vary by academic program. Refer to the Application Deadlines page for a complete list of deadlines by program and term.
Full-time MBA: A GMAT or GRE score is required with available GMAT/GRE waivers for select, qualified candidates. If you are interested in a waiver for your Full-time MBA application, please visit our waivers page for more information.
Full-time MS: Our full-time Master of Science programs are test-optional for all applicants. Test-optional means it is your choice to determine whether or not to submit a GMAT or GRE score with your application. If you have taken a test and believe a score will add value to your application, you should submit one. If you do not wish to test or believe your test score does not reflect your ability and potential for graduate study, please do not include a score. You will indicate whether you wish to submit a test score on the application.
Part-time MS, Flexible MBA, Executive MBA and certificate programs: Applicants to our part-time programs are not required to take the GMAT or the GRE. However, if you would like to submit a GMAT or GRE test score to enrich your application, you are welcome to do so.
International Students
International students admitted to full-time, in-person programs are eligible to be considered for F-1 visa sponsorship. The Johns Hopkins Office of International Services contacts international students who have submitted the required enrollment deposit for a full-time, in-person program with details on how to apply for an I-20.
Part-time and online programs are not eligible for F-1 sponsorship.
The application requirements for international and domestic students are very similar. However, international applicants need to submit additional required documents, such as an international credential evaluation if your undergraduate degree was earned outside the United States, and proof of English proficiency if your undergraduate degree was taught in a language other than English. Please visit our International Applicants webpage to learn more about the requirements.
Applicants whose first or primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. International applicants must submit official scores from one of the following tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language, also known as TOEFL iBT
- International English Language Testing System, also known as IELTS
- Pearson Test of English, also known as PTE
- Duolingo English Test, also known as DET
Applicants may be eligible for a waiver if their undergraduate degree was fully taught in English. Please visit the International Applicant Resources page for more details.
Applicants who hold or who are currently pursuing a degree from a non-U.S. institution must have their academic records evaluated by a NACES member agency before being considered for admission to a degree or certificate program. In some circumstances, the course-by-course evaluation may be waived. Please visit the International Applicant Resources page for more details.
Academics
No, our degree programs do not provide credit for work experience or credit for prior learning.
The university's Office of Student Enrollment and Accounts Management can provide verification of enrollment. Please see guidelines under Verifications on the Forms and Transcripts page.
Carey will consider transfer credit for part-time programs only. The maximum number of transferrable credits is six. Coursework must have been completed within the last five years to be considered. Refer to the Academic Catalog for additional information.
Students must complete all program requirements within six years of starting their first course at Carey. Refer to the Academic Catalog for additional information.
Tuition and Funding
Tuition rates vary by program. Full-time programs have a set tuition rate for the entire program, which is divided evenly across all semesters. Most part-time programs are billed per credit, based on the number of credits taken each semester. You can learn more on our Tuition and Fees webpage.
Unless otherwise noted, published tuition is for the current academic year and is subject to annual increases. Tuition rates for the upcoming academic year are typically finalized and announced in March.
No, we cannot bill in advance and do not offer advance payment discounts.
You must be enrolled at least half-time in a given semester to qualify for a federal student loan. At Carey, half-time is defined as:
- Fall: 6 credits (3 classes)
- Spring: 6 credits (3 classes)
- Summer: 4 credits (2 classes)
- Credits can be split across Fall I and Fall II or Spring I and Spring II. Summer only has one 8-week session.
Private lenders generally do not require a minimum credit count. Refer to SEAM's Financial Aid page for more information on student loans.
Carey offers several types of scholarships, which vary by program. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions. The Office of Financial Aid has a limited number of donor-funded, need-based scholarships each spring through a separate application.
Bills are posted after you register for classes and due once classes begin. You can view semester-specific billing dates on our Student Accounts webpage. If you have questions about billing, please contact Student Accounts through SEAM's online form.
This type of payment is a third party payment. The process for submitting the documentation needed to accept a third party payment is detailed on SEAM’s third party payer webpage.