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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

The Application Process – How to Get Started

Application Process:

Each potential student is required to complete an online application and pay the $40 application fee.
1. Upload copies of transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Copies are required from
all colleges and/or universities you have attended, regardless of grade point average or number
of hours completed.

2. Complete an official Recommendation Form to receive a link that you can send to your
recommenders to submit their statements. Recommendations will only be considered official
when received from this link. Recommenders must fill out a separate form and write a short
letter as to why you should be accepted.

3. Submit your application electronically or mail paper documents in one packet to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715

NOTE: Do not mail copies of documents if you have successfully submitted your application
online. Faxes of transcripts and test scores will not be accepted.

For International Students:

1. Meet the immigration requirements for an F-1 Visa. Applicants must be cleared by the
International Student Advisor before an I-20 will be mailed.

2. Submit official transcript(s).

• Foreign Transcripts: If the official transcript is in a language other than English, the
applicant must submit a certified English translation of the transcript. All international
applicants must also submit an evaluation of their foreign transcripts showing the U.S.
equivalent of any coursework taken outside of the United States. The University accepts
evaluations from the following organizations:

• World Education Services

• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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