Admission Requirements

On this page, you will find the admissions process and requirements for Chatham University's Master of Arts in Food Studies (MAFS) program.

Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through other achievements may be granted conditional admission.
  • Completed Application Form (found here), which includes submission of the following documents:
    • Curriculum vitae or resume
    • Admissions Essay
    • Two letters of recommendation, preferably from an academic source
    • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, sent directly by the institutions
    • Additional writing sample (optional, but encouraged)

International Applicants

International Applicants must submit additional documentation to the Office of Admissions. A list of these documents can be found on the International Admission web page.