We welcome you to the Herbert Fletcher University Admissions section. In this section you can get everything about the admissions process. In Admissions we want to give a warm welcome and to provide an excellent service in order to help you to complete the admission process. Here you will find all information about the admission process.

Every applicant who for the first time wants to be admitted to Herbert Fletcher University (HFU) will have to submit his/her documents to the HFU Admissions and Records office at admissions@hfu.edu.

ADMISSION’S REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS PROGRAMS

1. Admission Form: Submit a completed (and duly filled) application to the Admission and Records office at admissions@hfu.edu. To request the Admission Form please contact the HFU Admissions and Records office. You can download the Admission Form from our website.

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2. Admission fee payment: A nonrefundable application processing fee of $50.00 USD. Consult Payment Methods.
3. Copy of Diploma: Every applicant must send a copy of their Bachelor’s degree diploma together with the Admission Form.
4. Official/Original Credit Transcript (Grades Certification): The candidate will be responsible for requesting the official transcript of the colleges or universities where he/she previously studied. These transcripts should be sent by the issuing institution sealed to the Admission and Records Office within 60 days. It should be sent directly to:

   Postal Address:

   HERBERT FLETCHER UNIVERSITY

   Admissions and Records Office

   PO BOX 3269

   Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00681

   Street Address:

   HERBERT FLETCHER UNIVERSITY

   Admissions and Records Office

   Carr. #2 Km. 158.2 #744

   Ave. Hostos Bo. Guanajibo

   Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680

   The transcript of the Bachelor, Master or Associate degree must be mailed in an envelope sealed by the university of origin. If the transcript is not received within the stipulated time, the Admissions Committee will review each individual case and determine whether the student should remain in waiting status (no permission to take additional courses) until the requested documents are received or to consider if you can continue taking courses until a further extension period is met. In case of granting a further extension of time, this will be determined by the Admissions Committee.

   This extension is intended to provide additional time for the receipt of the requested documents. To require additional time, the applicant must request, by writing, an extension of time to the Admissions Office for evaluation. When we receive the transcript, the student will be notified via email. To enter the program you must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 points on a scale of 4.00 points. If you have a lower average you should send a letter explaining the reason why you should be accepted with that average.

   IMPORTANT:
   All transcripts and other educational documents submitted must be official. If a document or a transcript is not in English or Spanish, a certified translation must accompany it with an Apostille stamp. Notarized or certified true-copy-of-original certificates or educational documents issued by a non-U.S. institution may be accepted.

   If your transcript contains a different name from the one that appears in the documentation submitted to HFU, it is required to submit an affidavit or a notarized sworn statement indicating that both names belong to the same person. In that document, indicate which of the names should be used in the graduation documentation.

5. Statement of Purpose: The applicants must write an essay or document (350 to 500 words) that includes the following aspects and any other relevant information:
   •  A brief overview of the significant factors in childhood, family and academic life.
   • A brief statement of professional and personal leadership goals (Only for the MCAL program)
   • A brief statement of your technological and educational personal goals. (Only for MOID program).
   • The main reasons for desiring to pursue graduate education
6. Recommendations: Recommendation Forms will be sent by HFU to the person indicated by you in the admission form. Two letters of recommendations are required. They must be provided by:
   • A pastor/religious minister who is well acquainted to the student and can testify to the applicant’s character and spiritual commitment.
   • Employer or teacher / current or former teacher who is able to assess the strenghts and weaknesses of the applicant. In case of self-employed or special cases, you must contact the Admission and Records Office for more information.
   • Letter from the sponsoring institution (only applicants that have scholarships or are sponsored by an institution).

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7. Copy of personal identification document (with photo): Identity card or passport

The Department of Admissions and Registration will evaluate the forms and documents and will send an informative letter explaining the status of your documentation. In case of acceptance, the letter will include a welcome to the institution and a student ID. Once the process of admission is completed successfully (for which you will receive a notification via email), you will be allowed to register. The Office of Technical Support will register you in the course(s) to study and will assign you a username and personal password. You will receive an email with instructions of how to access your course(s).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You must have a minimum knowledge of technology. Check everyday for emails from HFU. HFU communication is mainly via email. If one (1) year passes by without completing the admission process, these documents will have to be re-submitted. All documents submitted, including the original transcripts, become property of Herbert Fletcher University.