GSAS Standardized Test Scores for Admissions

GRE and English Language Proficiency Exams

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on standardized testing, many GSAS programs, though not all programs, have chosen to make the submission of GRE scores optional for the 2022 application. Please review the tables below for individual program GRE policy. For programs for which GRE scores are optional, students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the admission review process.

Please note, the GRE requirements for future application years are subject to change.

Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirements and are required to submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test (DET), unless they qualify for an exemption.

Fordham’s GRE-ETS school code is 2259. No department code is required. GRE scores are valid for five years from the testing date. Any questions about your GRE scores should be directed to ETS.

ETS is currently offering a version of the GRE that can be taken at home called the GRE® General Test at Home. For more information, please visit the ETS GRE web page.

Applicants should have official test scores sent by the testing service no later than three weeks before the deadline to ensure timely receipt by published application deadlines.

Ph.D. Programs

Ph.D. Programs	GRE General Test Required or Optional?
Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology	Optional for 2022
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences	Optional for 2022
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology	Optional for 2022
Ph.D. in Computer Science	Required
Ph.D. in Economics	Required
Ph.D. in English	Optional for 2022
Ph.D. in History	Optional for 2022
Ph.D. in Philosophy	Optional for 2022
Ph.D. in Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology	Required
Ph.D. in Theology	Optional for 2022

Master's Programs

Master's Programs	GRE General Test Required?
M.A. in Catholic Theology	Optional for 2022
M.A. in Economics	Required
M.A. in Ethics and Society	Optional for 2022
M.A. in Global History	Optional for 2022
M.A. in History	Optional for 2022
M.A. in International Political Economy and Development	Required
M.A. in Medieval Studies	Optional for 2022
M.A. in Philosophy	Optional for 2022
M.A. in Philosophy and Society	Optional for 2022
M.A. in Public Media	Optional for 2022
M.A. in Urban Studies	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Applied Psychological Methods	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Biological Sciences	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Clinical Research Methods	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Computer Science	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Cybersecurity	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Data Science	Optional for 2022
M.S. in Health Administration	Not required
M.S. in Humanitarian Studies	Optional for 2022

Subject Scores

Subject scores are recommended, but not required, for the following programs

Ph.D. in Applied Developmemental Psychology

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology