Admissions Overview

Meridian’s Admissions Advisors are here to guide you through every step of the application process, including how to apply for financial aid. With ongoing open enrollment throughout the year, you choose when the right time is to begin a program.

Applying to Meridian University

Meridian is committed to creating a pluralist learning community. The University always seeks a diverse group of students and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Our intention is to develop and nurture a learning community in which students and faculty can learn together in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Differences in age, economic status, race, ethnic background, religion, origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical challenge, political views, personal characteristics, and beliefs are all welcomed.

Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. Students can start from one of four times each year, in line with the University’s quarter system.

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Admissions Application Deadlines

Please see the four deadlines for submitting the admissions application for each quarter, below

Winter 2024-2025

Begins

Dec. 1st, 2024

Deadline

Nov. 12th, 2024

Begins

Deadline

Dec. 1st, 2024

Nov. 12th, 2024

Spring 2024-2025

Begins

Mar. 1st, 2025

Deadline

Feb. 11th, 2025

Begins

Deadline

Mar. 1st, 2025

Feb. 11th, 2025

Summer 2024-2025

Begins

Jun. 1st, 2025

Deadline

May 13th, 2025

Begins

Deadline

Jun. 1st, 2025

May 13th, 2025

Fall 2025-2026

Begins

Sep. 1st, 2025

Deadline

Aug. 12th, 2025

Begins

Deadline

Sep. 1st, 2025

Aug. 12th, 2025

Connecting with the Admissions Team

You can contact the Admissions Team by calling (707) 765-1836 (press "1") or emailing admissions@meridianuniversity.edu.

Have questions about the admissions process or Meridian's degree programs and concentrations?

Scheduling a call/meeting with an Admissions Advisor is a great way to get started.

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Info Sessions and Events

Meridian regularly offers Online Information Sessions for each of our programs. Information sessions cover degree programs, concentrations, transformative learning, and the application process. The information sessions are all about engaging with faculty and learning about the fit between your passions/goals and Meridian’s graduate degrees. A Q&A portion of the session enables prospective students to ask questions directly of program faculty.

Our unique Information Sessions are designed to introduce prospective students to the principles and practices that guide Transformative Learning at Meridian as well as orient you to Meridian's Graduate Degree Programs in Business, Education, Leadership, and Psychology. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with Meridian faculty, staff, and other prospective students while learning about Meridian’s curriculum and degree programs.

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Admissions Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to each of Meridian's graduate programs. All students are expected to be proficient in the English language as all instruction at Meridian University is offered in English (see section below on International Students). Please note that that the GMAT is not a requirement for Meridian programs.

Advanced Standing to one of the psychology doctoral degree programs may be requested by applicants who already possess a Master's degree in psychology or its equivalent.

Applications Process

International Students

International students are welcome to apply for admission to the graduate programs. Meridian is approved by the Department of Homeland Security to provide the I-20 form to eligible students for the purposes of applying for an F-1 student visa.

All courses at Meridian are conducted in English. Students whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). To be considered for admission, students are required to receive a score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.

International Students

Transfer Credit

Meridian's curriculum is highly integrated and globally unique. Transfer credits from other graduate programs are reviewed at the student's request.

Transfer credits may be granted up to a maximum of 40 quarter credits for the PsyD, PhD, and EdD, and 12 quarter credits towards Master's degrees (M.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, M.Ed., MBA).

PhD and PsyD students entering with Advanced Standing status may be granted transfer credit up to a maximum of 12 quarter credits.

Transfer Credit Request

Transfer Credit

Meridian's curriculum is highly integrated and globally unique. Transfer credits from other schools are reviewed at the student's request.

PhD and PsyD students entering with Advanced Standing status may be granted transfer credit up to a maximum of 12 quarter credits.

Transfer Credit Request

Financial Aid Process

Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.gov and contact Meridian's Financial Aid Office at financialaid@meridianuniversity.edu.

Meridian’s Federal School Code is G42711.

Financial Aid Overview

Veteran's Benefits:

Meridian welcomes veterans, dependents and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The University is approved to certify US Veterans Educational benefits for all graduate degree programs.

Veterans Educational Benefits