Applicants who meet the admission criteria for a chosen program of graduate study gain Initial Admission to Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) at McDaniel. The complete process to Full Acceptance, sometimes referred to as matriculation, requires admitted degree candidates to meet the conditions set forth by their programs of study. Visit Graduate Program Requirements for program-specific requirements for Full Acceptance.

Incoming Non-degree students to GPS are not required to meet Initial Admission or Full Acceptance requirements. Non-degree students only need to submit a GPS application, $50 application fee, and an official transcript verifying the completion of baccalaureate study (bachelor's degree). However, a non-degree student who later wishes to enter a specific program of study must meet both Initial Admission and Full Acceptance criteria.

Upon Initial Admission, candidates will receive important information via the postal address provided on their application, including:

1. A College student identification number and email will be provided in the acceptance letter. The College requires all students to have a McDaniel email address for official communication.
2. The student will need to activate the email account and read the initial correspondence.
3. The Archway will provide online access to course schedules, registration and academic history. Students will receive an email providing account access information. To access The Archway from the homepage you can click on “Login” at the top of the page.
4. Registrations processed through The Archway occur in real time. The Archway registration process provids  instant acknowledgement on enrollment status. Users may confirm registration by viewing “My Schedule” from The Archway menu.  Help using The Archway registration process is available using the “help” feature on The Archway.