General Requirements

Read the information below regarding Anaheim University's admissions policies on undergraduate degree and TOEFL/TOEIC score requirements, documentation for submission, Internet access, transfer credit and prior experiential credit.

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate students are required to hold an earned undergraduate degree accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education and/or CHEA, or by the government of the country in which the degree was awarded. This requirement is standard for all degrees offered.

TOEFL and TOEIC Scores

For non-native English speakers seeking admission to a graduate level degree program: a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (CBT 213, iBT 79), a minimum TOEIC score of 800, or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Please note: Students with a TOEFL score of 500-549, a TOEIC score of 625-799, or an IELTS score of 5.5 – 6.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis and must receive a grade of B or higher in their first two courses. Every student is expected to have a level of language ability that will permit understanding of the textbooks, course materials and examinations.

For non-native English speakers seeking admissions to the TESOL Certificate program: 500 or higher on the TOEFL (173 CBT, iBT 61), 625 or higher on the TOEIC, 5.5 or higher on the IELTS or Level 3 (60) on the BULATS.

Required documents for the MBA

All MBA applicants must submit an application form, application fee, enrollment agreement, one recent color photograph, and official transcripts. (Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or a professional translating service. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records). Non-native English speakers are required to submit an official document of their TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score.

Required documents for the Diploma in Sustainable Management

All Diploma applicants must submit an application form, application fee, enrollment agreement, one recent color photograph, and official transcripts. (Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or a professional translating service. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records). Non-native English speakers are required to submit an official document of their TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score.

Required documents for the Certificate in Sustainable Management

All Certificate applicants must submit an application form, application fee, enrollment agreement, one recent color photograph, and official transcripts. (Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or a professional translating service. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records). Non-native English speakers are required to submit an official document of their TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score.

Required documents for the MA in TESOL

All MA in TESOL applicants must submit an application form, enrollment agreement, application fee, one recent color photograph, official transcripts, licenses or certificates. (Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or a professional translating service. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records). MA in TESOL applicants must also submit a resume and a 300-400 word statement setting out why they have selected the Anaheim University program, what they hope to get out of it, and how it will help them in their present and future career. Non-native English speakers are required to submit an official document of their TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score.

Required documents for the TESOL Certificate

All TESOL Certificate applicants must submit an application form, enrollment agreement, application fee, and one recent color photograph. Non-native English speakers are required to submit an official document of their TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score.

Internet Access

In addition, all students are required to have access to a computer equipped with Internet access capabilities. Details on Internet browser requirements can be obtained through the University. There is no entrance examination required for admission to Anaheim University.

Transfer Credits

Anaheim University will accept up to six graduate semester units or the equivalent in other units awarded by another institution toward a Master's degree at Anaheim University. The entering student will be required to clearly state the equivalency of a transfer course and justify its acceptance through petition. No course will be considered for transfer with a grade lower than B, or its equivalent. Petitions are directed to the specific Dean for the affected program. There is a fee of $125 per unit of credit transferred.  All petitions for transfer credit must be submitted as part of the student’s initial application to the University. Credits awarded as part of another degree will not be accepted for transfer.

Prior Experiential Credit

Anaheim University will not extend experiential credit to any student.