Qualifications

A high school diploma must be awarded at least 5 years prior to applying for a program. Standardized test scores are not required. Official transcripts from former colleges/universities are required for additional transfer credit. One letter of recommendation, a resume, and a 250-500 statement of intent (describing professional goals/honors and/or a reason for applying to SPS) are required in order to complete an application review. 

Students who otherwise possess the academic and technical qualifications to be admitted as a student into SPS but who lack previous successful experience, or whose documentation is incomplete, may receive provisional admittance until they successfully complete 12 credit hours of part-time study, or one semester of full-time study, at which time the student's progress will be reviewed and, if judged satisfactory, the student's admittance may be changed to regular admittance. At that point, all pertinent documentation must be on file.

Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

1. Online application with non-refundable fees (applicants who attend an information session, or meet with an  admissions counselor, are eligible to receive an application fee waiver).
2. Please request official High School/GED/ College transcripts and mail to our admissions office:
   Address to mail transcripts:

   Admissions Office

   School of Professional Studies

   The Catholic University of America 

   106 Gowan Hall

   620 Michigan Ave. NE

   Washington, D.C 20064
3. Current résumé of professional experience.
4. Brief description of educational and career goals. This requirement is addressed in the application that you complete.
5. 1 Letter of recommendation required. Please contact admissions office for assistance with recommendation letter requirement: sps@cua.edu
6. Please submit a 250 to 500-word essay describing your educational, career and/or personal goals. You are welcome to share professional accomplishments, personal stories or any other information that best describes your reasons for wanting to attend The School of Professional Studies.
7. A pre-admission interview with a counselor, if requested by the admissions team.