Testing Requirement Waiver
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, GRE, GMAT and MTEL testing has temporarily been waived from the application requirements for a number of our graduate programs through Summer 2024.
Students applying for enrollment terms beyond Summer 2024 should check back with the graduate admissions team.
Questions about testing? Contact the School of Graduate Studies at graduate@salemstate.edu.
Understanding graduate admissions tests
You may have to take one or more admissions tests, depending on the program to which you are applying. Because testing requirements vary by program, check our program-specific requirements to confirm all testing requirements.
Information About Various Graduate Admissions Tests
The master of business administration program accepts the GMAT in addition to the GRE. Please visit our Bertolon MBA admissions page to learn more about testing requirement and exemptions.
Salem State's GMAT code: 2WD-QN-73 (full-time program) or 2WD-QN-49 (part-time program)
Salem State's GRE code: 3522
Some programs require you to take the GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The GRE is not required for all programs; check our program-specific application requirements. The GRE is a computer-based test that measures verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills and is administered at test centers throughout the United States.
Salem State's GRE code: 3522
As part of your application, most of our educator preparation programs require the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). Most require passing scores on the Communication and Literacy exam, both the reading and writing subtest. Some programs require a passing score on the related subject area test as well.
Please refer to our program-specific application requirements for specific MTEL testing requirements.
When you take the MTEL, you can indicate Salem State as a recipient school so we can receive the scores electronically.
Salem State can only accept official scores directly from the evaluation system. Score report can be requested using the reprint request form (allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing).
Sealed scores can then be delivered to the Graduate Admissions office or mailed to:
Salem State University
ATTN: Theresa Smith
School of Education, SB 304
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
There are three ways that applicants can demonstrate English proficiency:
- Obtaining a minimum required score on an approved English Proficiency examination
- Successfully completing an approved intensive English language program
- Received a high school, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an institution in the United States or one of the countries listed.
Learn more about Salem State's English Proficiency Requirements
Salem State’s Center for International Education offers the TOEFL on campus. Visit the Center for International Education or contact 978.542.6351 or cie@salemstate.edu for more information about taking the TOEFL on campus.
- Generally you are exempt from submitting the GRE or MAT if you already hold a master's degree or higher. Some programs do require your degree to be in a related field, so check your program’s specific application requirements.
- Graduate Program coordinators and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies may waive the required entrance exams if the applicant has proven academic ability in the academic program by receiving a 3.5 GPA in two or more classes within the area of study, taken at Salem State University, prior to seeking admissions into the graduate program. This does not supersede pre-existing policies.