📖Introduction

The University of Holy Cross is deeply rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and fosters an environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth. Committed to serving the needs of its diverse student body, the University of Holy Cross provides a holistic education that integrates faith, learning, and service.

The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. Nestled in the culturally rich city of New Orleans, students at the University of Holy Cross benefit from a unique blend of academic rigor and a vibrant community. The university's emphasis on values-based education, small class sizes, and a supportive faculty creates an atmosphere where students can thrive academically, spiritually, and personally, preparing them for leadership roles and service in a global context.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Counseling: School Counseling at University of Holy Cross

Through teaching, research, and public service, the MA programs foster not just intellectual learning, but also encourage the students to develop themselves spiritually, culturally and with a sense of responsibility. Become a self-developing, competent counseling professional who will be an asset to the community, both personally and professionally. Our alumni serve as professional counselors in a wide variety of fields throughout Louisiana and are known for their knowledge, skills and compassion. Show less
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🏫About University of Holy Cross

The University of Holy Cross is a distinguished institution renowned for its commitment to Catholic values and academic excellence. With a history deeply entwined with the Marianites of Holy Cross, the university provides a unique educational experience that seamlessly blends faith, learning, and service. This Catholic university stands as a beacon of holistic education, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines. Nestled in the vibrant city of New Orleans, the University of Holy Cross not only delivers academic rigor but also cultivates a supportive environment, emphasizing small class sizes and a values-based approach. Students here are not just learners; they are prepared to be leaders, contributing meaningfully to society with a global perspective.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

18,375 USD per year

36,750 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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