Master of Arts (MAP) in Interdisciplinary Studies

Admission

The Admissions criteria established for the New College Master of Arts Program and the procedures utilized in evaluating candidates for admission are consistent with the program's individualized, contractual mode of learning, its interdisciplinary orientation and with the standards for graduate study at Hofstra University. Applicants should have:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or better;
2. Completed an undergraduate program of studies in the liberal arts or prior experience demonstrating both breadth and depth of knowledge;
3. A demonstrated interest in, and capacity for, pursuing an individualized, contractual mode of learning;
4. An interest in, and capacity for, engaging in an interdisciplinary program of study;
5. The ability to conduct original independent research and to present the results in acceptable written style and form.

Instructions for Applicants
Note: These instructions are for your benefit and apply only to the New College Master of Arts Program. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

1. Application Deadlines
   The fall semester is normally the regular point of entry into the program. Occasionally students will be permitted to enter for the spring semester. Applications should be received no later than one month prior to a desired point of entry.
2. Application Forms
   Applicants must complete Hofstra University's Graduate Application form. In addition to the University's Graduate Application, applicants are asked to respond to the questions on the Supplementary Application Form for the New College Master of Arts Program. The applicant's answers to these questions are designed to provide the faculty with a sense of the applicant's desire and capacity to work independently and the goals the applicant has in pursuing graduate study. All completed forms should be returned to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 126 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549.
3. References
   Applicants must provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references who can be contacted, if necessary, by the MAP Curriculum Committee. At least one of these references should be familiar with the applicant's academic performance, and one should be familiar with the applicant's professional work and/or volunteer service.
4. Transcripts
   Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts showing possession of a baccalaureate degree and any graduate work attempted must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 126 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549. The applicant's copy of the transcript is not valid for admissions purposes. The faculty does not usually grant advanced standing unless the student has accumulated a minimum of 12 s.h. in the subject area related to the program emphasis. Advanced standing is never granted in excess of one learning contract. Students who are eligible to apply for advanced standing should indicate this interest at the time of application.
5. Application Fee
   Applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable fee of $60 with their application. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Hofstra University and must accompany the completed application form.
6. Admissions Decisions
   All of the above materials will be reviewed by the New College Master of Arts Program Office. The faculty of the program is responsible for the final admissions decision. Applicants will be notified by mail of the committee's decision as soon as the review process is completed.

Admission Decisions
Initially, application materials will be sent by the Office of Graduate Admissions to the MAP Office for review by the program coordinator. Students whose credentials receive a favorable review will be contacted by the program coordinator for a pre-admission information session. The results of the preliminary review of the application as well as the information session will be forwarded to the MAP Curriculum Committee, which will make the final admissions decision.

Upon favorable faculty review of application materials and the interview, applicants will be sent a letter of acceptance to the New College Master of Arts Program which is valid for one year and which includes permission to register for an initial study.