How to Apply for Graduate Students

Admissions Dates and Instructions

Long Island University accepts applications through the Long Island University application for graduate and doctoral programs. 

Applicants should submit the required material below for consideration: 

• Graduate application at liu.edu/apply. 
• Non-refundable application fee. 
• Any undergraduate and/or graduate college transcripts

Applicants for graduate study must have a conferred bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution prior to the start of the program. A non-refundable application fee must accompany the application. Graduate and doctoral application fees may vary by academic program.

Application requirements vary depending on the academic program and may be found in the Graduate Catalog. Some programs require standardized test scores, interviews, and/or other documentation to be considered for admission.

Applicants who are admitted are encouraged to accept the offer as soon as possible by submitting a nonrefundable tuition deposit. The deposit deadline is May 1, or two weeks from date of acceptance, whichever is later.