Admissions Information for Non-Rutgers/Non-Matriculated Students (Certificate of Translation and Interpreting)
The Spanish Translation Certificate Program is offered to members of the community who meet the entrance requirements to the certificate program and are granted admission to Rutgers University.
It is recommended to apply to the Certificate of Translation and Interpreting first through the department. Applicants seeking to apply to the Certificate of Translation and Interpreting program must submit the application form. With the form you will have to upload the following documents, so we recommend you to have them ready before you start filling it out:
- Cover Letter
- College transcripts and/or proof of employment as a translator/interpreter
- Two essays (400-500 words, double spaced)
- Essays are to be written in English and Spanish indicating your background in both languages, why you want to take the courses and your future goals.
Upon acceptance to the program, and as long all requirements for admission are fulfilled, applicants will be directly admitted as a visiting student through the School of Continuing Studies. Another option is to apply as a non-matriculated student at the School of Arts and Sciences. For more information regarding admission as a non-matriculated student at Rutgers at the School of Arts and Sciences, please click on the link below:
- Admission as a non-matriculated student at the School of Arts and Sciences.
Information on tuition and fees, can be found HERE.
If you have finished the requirements for the Certificate and need to apply for completion, please fill out the form located HERE.
Important Notes:
- Coursework taken as a non-degree student carries no degree credit.
- In-coming non-matriculated students may have to take a placement exam prior to registering for courses.
Admissions Information for MA students
Master of Arts for Teachers of Spanish (M.A.T.)
Application Deadlines
| Fall Semester | August 15th |
| Spring Semester | December 1st |
| Summer Semester | April 15th |
These are strict deadlines. If your application is not complete by the deadline, you will be considered for the following semester. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure their application is complete.
M.A.T. Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all universities applicant has attended- both undergradaute and graduate
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish OR
at least 12 upper division (300 or 400 level) OR
graduate credits in Spanish language, linguistics, literature, translation, culture, or civilizations - Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 total, or equivalent
- A valid license to teach Spanish OR
a valid provisional/temporary license for an applicant pursuing licensure/certification OR
relevant work experience of at least three years - 3 Letters of Recommendation, 2 of which should be written by former professors that can assess the applicant’s academic performance
- A personal statement, written in Spanish, which expresses the applicant’s purpose and goals in pursuing the M.A.T.
- The TOEFL or IELTS if the applicant’s undergraduate degree is from a non-English speaking university
The Graduate School, New Brunswick website provides a detailed explanation of the expectations for this requirement. - GREs will not be take in into account in determining admission.
Upon submission of all materials, the Spanish Graduate Admissions Committee will review each packet and make the decision regarding the student’s acceptance or rejection following the deadlines posted.
M.A. Option in Translation/Interpreting
Application Deadlines
| Fall Semester | March 15th |
| Spring Semester | December 1st |
M.A.T. Option in T&I Admission Requirements:
- Application
- 2 Personal Statements (1 in English & 1 in Spanish)
- *2 sets of official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- GREs are optional: applicants may be admitted without submitting GRE scores for native and non-native speakers of English
- TOEFL is required for non-native speakers of English
Ph.D. in Spanish Literature
Application Deadline:
January 7th
Ph.D. SL Admission Requirements:
- Personal Statement
- *2 sets of official transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Writing sample (no more than 20 pages)
- GREs are required for native and non-native speakers of English
- TOEFL is required for non-native speakers of English
Ph.D. in Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Application Deadline:
January 7th
Ph.D. BSLA Admission Requirements:
- 2 Personal Statements (one in English and one in Spanish)
- *2 sets of official transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- TOEFL is required for non-native speakers of English
- GREs are required for native and non-native speakers of English
*Educational records in any language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.*