FAQ
BEFORE YOU APPLY
When are applications due?
The application submission guidelines are November 1st for the Spring semester, April 1st for the Summer semester, and July 1st for the Fall semester. Please note we will accept and process admission materials after these dates.
How do I start the application process?
Apply now by completing our online application in our interactive portal.
What is the difference between official and unofficial transcripts?
Official transcripts are transcript records that are submitted with an application and sent to Chestnut Hill College directly from the institution attended. If a transcript is uploaded to an application by the applicant or sent to the admissions office by email or postal mail by anyone other than the originating institution, it is an unofficial transcript.
What is considered full-time and part-time status?
A full-time graduate student is a degree seeking student taking three or more graduate courses in one semester (9 credit hours). Part time students take two courses or less (6 credit hours or less). At Chestnut Hill College the majority of our graduate students are part-time and take two courses a semester. Part-time graduate students are financial aid eligible.
Can I work full-time while completing the graduate programs?
Yes, the majority of our students work full-time.
What is the average class size?
There are usually between 10-15 students in a class. You will get to know your peers and professors well at CHC. CHC prefers small classes sized so that instructors can give each student personalized attention.
Do I have to take the GRE/MAT exam for admission consideration?
Applicants holding a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited institution are exempt from the standardized test requirement. Applicants whose cumulative GPA from their undergraduate degree is 3.00 or above are exempt from the standardized test requirement. For applicants whose cumulative GPA from their undergraduate degree is under 3.00, please submit official scores from:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – Score Recipient Code 2082. For more information: www.ets.org OR Miller Analogies Test (MAT) – Score Recipient Code 1609. For more information: www.milleranalogies.com
The GRE is not required for application to the PsyD Doctoral program.
What is CHC’s score recipient/school code for the GRE?
The code is 2802. For more information, visit www.ets.org.
What is CHC’s score recipient/school code for the MAT?
The code is 1609. For more information, visit www.milleranalogies.com.
Do you offer graduate housing?
We do not currently have graduate housing available, but there are many options in the area. The Philadelphia neighborhoods of Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, Manayunk, and Mount Airy are all within a 10-20 minute drive or public transportation and some locations are also within walking distance. Additionally, the College is very accessible from suburban areas (e.g. Flourtown, Plymouth Meeting, Lafayette Hill, Wyndmoor, and Erdenheim).
Is your campus accessible via public transportation?
Yes. Our main campus in Philadelphia is located less than two miles away from the Chestnut Hill East and Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Lines. Shuttle service is provided from the train stations to campus. Additionally, the SEPTA bus lines frequently stop directly across the street from the main entrance to our campus.
Is Financial Aid available for graduate students?
Yes, your first step is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal financial aid is available for most fully accepted (matriculated) graduate students. Accepted students must be registered for two courses to qualify for financial aid. We also offer a limited number of graduate assistantships. CHC alumni, full-time teachers, and other students may be eligible for tuition discounts. Learn more about assistantships and discounts.
AFTER YOU APPLY
How can I find out the status of my application and materials?
Log in to your online application status page to see what items were received and what still needs to be submitted.
Where do I send my transcripts?
You may upload unofficial transcripts via the online application portal for provisional admission. However, official transcripts will be required for full admission consideration. All official electronic transcripts from your institutions attended should be directed to gradadmissions@chc.edu
What is the mailing address for the Office of Graduate Admissions?
Chestnut Hill College
Office of Graduate Admissions
9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
ONCE YOU’VE BEEN ADMITTED
How can I find out who my advisor is?
Please email gradadmissions@chc.edu
Do I need to pay a deposit to register for classes?
Yes, admitted applicants need to pay a $100 deposit to gain entry to registration. This deposit is then put towards your tuition for your first semester. If you have questions or are unable to put down a deposit, please contact the graduate admissions office for registration assistance.
What classes do I register for in my first semester?
As a new student, your first step is to meet with an advisor to discuss your course options. Once you have done so, you can view the course listing available on the My.CHC Portal to find when these courses will be offered. Instructions can be found here.
Once registration opens, email your selections to gradschool@chc.edu. Please make sure to include your name, ID number, and Course Code (this includes the abbreviation, number, and section e.g. PSYG 500 01 M). Please note in the Course Code that each course ends with a letter. The letter indicates the location for the course: ‘M’ stands for Main campus, ‘C’ stands for DeSales, and ‘P’ stands for Pottstown.
Many classes fill very quickly, so please register as early as possible for the best selection of classes.
As a first semester student you are permitted to submit your registration request via email. However, in subsequent terms you must register online through the My.CHC portal. You will receive your MyCHC account credentials, and further instructions with regard to registering for your second semester once you have registered for your first term.
How do I register as a non-matriculating student?
Students may register after submitting an application form, application fee, and an undergraduate transcript from their degree-granting institution (An official transcript must be received before the completion of the first course; grades will not be issued until official transcript is received). Transfer courses from other institutions count toward the 25% credit limit.
You may register each term by emailing gradschool@chc.edu. For specific dates and deadline descriptions please view the SGS Academic Calendar. You should indicate your name, ID number, the course code (this includes the abbreviation, number, and section e.g. PSYG 500 01 M). Please note in the Course Code that each course ends with a letter. The letter indicates the location for the course: ‘M’ stands for Main campus, ‘C’ stands for DeSales, and ‘P’ stands for Pottstown. Many classes fill quickly, so please register as early as possible for the best selection of classes.
Where do I send my transcripts?
All official electronic transcripts from your institutions attended should be directed to gradadmissions@chc.edu
What is the mailing address for the Office of Graduate Admissions?
Chestnut Hill College
Office of Graduate Admissions
9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118