Online Master's in Accounting Practice: Admissions
Application Fee | For the current application season, the application fee is $75.00. We encourage applicants seeking an application fee waiver to begin an online application and complete as much as possible without submitting payment. You may contact the graduate director of the program to which you’re applying here and send a request with your 9-digit application ID — departments may be able to pay the application fee for you. |
Online Application Form | Apply Now |
Degree and Minimum GPA |
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Transcripts | While completing your online application, you will be required to submit one unofficial scanned copy of your transcript or academic record from each school you have attended where you have:
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Résumé | A résumé or curriculum vitae that documents your prior work experience, publications, honors and awards received and a summary of your educational credentials. |
Personal Statement | We are looking for an insightful, specific and brief essay on the following prompts.
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Letters of Recommendation | Two letters of recommendation from professional references. You can also submit recommendations from professors who can speak to your academic and professional motivations and potential. You’ll provide names and email addresses for your recommenders, and recommendation forms are emailed directly to them from the online application. Instructions are included as to how to return the completed forms electronically. |
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International Students
The University of Delaware is an ideal place for a great education in a global atmosphere. As an international student, you’ll join fellow students from over 100 countries. Nearly 30% of all the University’s graduate students are international.
If you are an international applicant, you’ll also need to submit one of the following:
English Language Proficiency |
The Graduate & Professional Education office provides more detailed TOEFL information on its test scores page. |
*If the TOEFL/IELTS score is too low or if the applicant has not taken the TOEFL/IELTS, the applicant can enroll in the UD English Language Institute’s ELI-CAP program. Successful completion of the ELI-CAP program means the TOEFL/IELTS requirement is waived. The length of time required depends on the applicant’s English skills when entering the program.
Conditional Admission Program (CAP)
The Graduate Conditional Admissions Program (Graduate CAP) provides international students with acceptance into the program without the need to take the TOEFL exam. After completing Graduate CAP at the University of Delaware’s English Language Institute (ELI), you can begin your graduate coursework.
Services for International Students
UD and the Lerner College offer many services to help you, both in class and out:
- The Conditional Admission Program (CAP)
- Graduate student organizations
- Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Transfer Credit
You can transfer up to nine credits from an accredited college or university into the online master’s in accounting practice. Graduate credits earned at another institution (but not used in the completion of another graduate degree) will be evaluated at your written request for any course.
When to Apply
The University of Delaware offers five start dates every year for this program which makes now a great time to apply. Applicants are considered for admission on a rolling basis. Contact an admissions counselor at (844) 237-1338 for specific term application deadlines and class start dates.
Note: Full-time program applicants interested in merit-based funding consideration should apply early as those awards are distributed on a rolling basis typically at or close to the time of admission.
Start Influencing the Future of Accounting Practice
Fill out your online application now to be considered for the next available start date.
If you have questions or would like more details, contact an admissions counselor by phone at (844) 237-1338 or complete a brief request for more information.