Application Requirements and Procedures

Applicants to Marquette University's Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution are expected to have a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing, a grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in undergraduate course work and background in an appropriate undergraduate major. Appropriate majors include, but are not limited to, business, communication, criminology, nursing, political science, psychology and sociology.

Application Procedures

The initial step in gaining admission to the Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution is to be accepted by the Marquette University Graduate School. To begin this step, the applicant must submit the following directly to the Graduate School:

•	A completed application form and application fee
•	Official transcripts showing previous academic study from all universities or colleges attended except Marquette
•	Three letters of recommendation
•	Test scores from a recognized graduate school entrance examination, e.g., the Graduation Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).  (Applicants must score at the 50th or higher percentile.) The graduate test score requirement is waived for applicants who hold and advanced degree.

Written Application

You may request an application form by contacting the Graduate School or apply online.

You are advised to complete an application at your earliest convenience and act promptly with respect to securing transcripts and letters of recommendation. Processing of your application will not begin until all of the required items are received by the Graduate School.