Questions? Contact us at GradAdmissions@chc.edu
Our mailing address is: Chestnut Hill College, Office of Graduate Admissions, 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
FAQs
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
Please note - applicants to our PsyD Doctoral program are required to complete the GRE. Learn more here.
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
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?
Once registration is open you will see a link appear in your application portal regarding class registration. If you open that link, there will be a registration tutorial as well as class recommendations for your first semester.
How do I register as a non-matriculating student?
Non-matriculating students must register for their courses by emailing gradschool@chc.edu. Their registration will be taken care of by the graduate school administrative staff.
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
