

Undergraduate Admission
Plan a Visit
Join us for a tour of our beautiful, historic campus. Our top priority is doing everything we can to ensure the safety and health of our campus community regarding COVID-19. This includes you and your family. Consequently, campus tours are being run on a limited schedule with participant capacity limits.
Join us for an interactive Virtual Information Session, which will allow you to learn more about Monmouth and continue to have all your questions answered.
We also encourage you to reach out to our office at any time and speak with an admission representative by calling 732-571-3456 or emailing admission@monmouth.edu.
Accepted Students:
Visit your applicant portal for more information about alternative virtual events or to find your admission counselor’s direct contact information.
Virtual Campus Tour
Application Information
The college search and selection process can be daunting, but our admission counselors are here to help you. The resources provided here will help get you started, and additional support is just an e-mail or phone call away.
It has never been easier to apply to Monmouth. Apply through the Common Application or the Monmouth University online Application for Admission.
Applicants are required to submit an application for admission along with a non-refundable $50 application fee (or fee waiver for qualified students), all official transcripts, standardized test scores (for applicants beginning with the class of 2021, test scores are not required if applicants select our Test Optional Application Review), at least one letter of recommendation, and a personal essay of 250 to 500 words. Please note that some programs require a special essay; you will be informed of this requirement on the application. Please refer to the application instructions for additional details.
You can find out more about application deadlines and Test Optional versus Traditional application plans at Monmouth.edu/apply.
For School Counselors
Slate.org
We want to work with you in assisting your students in finding out if Monmouth University is the right place for them. Monmouth University is a member of Slate.org; if you have not already done so, we encourage you to sign up for access (it’s all free) to this incredible tool to help you find out information about all your Monmouth University applicants in one place. More than 1,300 colleges and universities across the country are members of Slate.org. You can access information about your students’ applications, upload materials and best of all, your students can now join too.
You and your students can visit Slate.org to find out more and to create an account and gain access to this really powerful tool.
Counselor Visit Programs
The Monmouth University Office of Undergraduate Admission hosts counselor programs throughout the year both on and off campus. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have had to place a hold on these programs. Watch this page and your email for updates about when we are able to continue our counselor programming.
Find out about Monmouth University’s Special Programs
Educational Opportunity Fund Program
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program is a state-funded program that offers an opportunity for highly-motivated, and economically and educationally disadvantaged students to attend college. This program is limited to 40 incoming freshmen each year and has special application requirements. Find out more about the EOF Program at Monmouth University by visiting monmouth.edu/eof/. Or, contact Emma Caban at 732-263-5882 or ecaban@monmouth.edu for more details.
3+3 Bachelor’s of Health Studies/Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Monmouth University’s 3+3 B.S. in Health Studies/Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) accelerated program allows students to enter into Monmouth as an undergraduate student and complete their B.S. and OTD degrees in just six years. This program is highly competitive and has special application requirements. Please visit monmouth.edu/3+3otd or contact the Admission Office with questions.
3+2 Bachelor’s of Health Studies/M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology
Monmouth University’s 3+2 B.S. in Health Studies/M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) accelerated program allows students to enter into Monmouth as an undergraduate student and go directly into our highly competitive cohort program in SLP. This program is highly competitive and has special application requirements. Please visit monmouth.edu/3+2slp for more information.
3+3 Physician Assistant Programs
Monmouth University has created three unique pathways for incoming first-year students to complete both an accelerated bachelor’s degree program in either Anthropology, Biology, or Health Studies along with a master’s degree in Physician Assistant in six years. This 3+3 program is only available direct-entry from high school as students will be required to follow a set sequence of courses year-round in order to complete their undergraduate degree in three years. Admission to the graduate portion of the 3+3 program is contingent upon successful completion of all program requirements. Please visit monmouth.edu/3+3pa for more information.
Bachelor’s + Master’s Programs
Monmouth University offers more than 200 combinations of Bachelor’s + Master’s degree programs, designed for students to move from undergraduate to graduate work seamlessly. Find out more about these options at Monmouth.edu/B+M.
Home-Schooled Students
Monmouth welcomes applications from home-schooled students! The University recognizes the unique circumstances of home-schooled students and takes the time to evaluate applicants individually. Students will be sure to appreciate Monmouth’s small class sizes that allow for individual attention and experienced faculty that are devoted to helping students from a variety of backgrounds achieve their educational pursuits.
Monmouth students are privy to special services including the First Year at Monmouth Office, designed to help incoming first-year students adapt to their new environment and make the transition to university life a smooth one. The Center for Student Success offers academic advising and individual personal and career counseling, while the Academic Skills Services provides personalized academic assistance. Additionally, employment counseling and skill building is available through Monmouth’s Career Development office. The University truly offers a wealth of resources to help students succeed!
A candidate for admission who has been home-schooled is asked to follow certain guidelines in the application process. Please note that all home-schooled students are required to meet their home state requirements and submit appropriate supporting documentation demonstrating that they have done so, should they be asked to by Monmouth University. Please contact the Admission Office for additional information.
Application Deadlines
Early Decision
Binding application
for first-time, full-time students.
Application
Deadline
Nov
15
Notification
Deadline
Dec
15
Early Action
Non-binding application
for first-time, full-time students.
Application
Deadline
Dec
1
Notification
Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision
Non-binding application
Application
Deadline
Mar
1
Notification
Deadline
Apr
1
Transfer Students
Non-binding application
Fall Application
Deadline
Jul
15
Spring Application
Deadline
Dec
1
Important Notes
- Applicants to the following programs must submit their applications and all supporting documents by December 1 for the fall start term only for the following programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Notification January 15
- 3+3 Health Studies/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) – Notification February 15
- 3+2 Health Studies/Master in Speech-Language Pathology (MSEd) – Notification February 15
- 3+3 Anthropology/Physician Assistant (MS) – Notification February 15
- 3+3 Biology/Physician Assistant (MS) – Notification February 15
- 3+3 Health Studies/Physician Assistant (MS) – Notification February 15
Programs of Study
Majors
- Anthropology
- Art
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Communication
- Computer Science B.S. or B.A.
- Criminal Justice
- Design and Animation
- Education K-12 B.S or B.A.
- English
- Foreign Language/Spanish
- Health & Physical Education
- Health Promotion
- Health Studies
- History
- History and Political Science
- Homeland Security
- Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. or B.A.
- Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy
- Mathematics
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Music
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
Minors
- Accounting
- Animation/Motion Design
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Administration: Economics
- Business Administration: Finance
- Chemistry
- Childhood Studies
- Communication
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Foundations in Business Administration
- Gender & Intersectionality
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Graphic & Interactive Design
- Health Studies
- History
- Information Technology
- Interactive Media
- Italian
- Journalism
- Leadership Communication
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics
- Media Production
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Photography
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public History
- Race and Ethnic Studies
- Religious Studies
- Screen Studies
- Social Justice
- Social Services
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish for Business
- Sports Communication
- Statistics
Direct Entry Bachelor’s + Master’s Programs
- 3+2 Program in B.S. in Health Studies & Minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders/M.S.Ed in Speech-Language Pathology
- 3+3 Program in B.A. in Anthropology / M.S. in Physician Assistant
- 3+3 Program in B.S. in Biology / M.S. in Physician Assistant
- 3+3 Program in B.S. in Health Studies / M.S. in Physician Assistant
- 3+3 Program in B.S. in Health Studies/Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Bachelor’s + Master’s Programs
Qualified students may be eligible to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree seamlessly. A variety of undergraduate/graduate degree combinations are available. Visit the Bachelors + Masters exploration tool for more information.