Admission Requirements

University Policies

RCU seeks to enroll applicants who demonstrate a strong desire to learn, a commitment to advancing their careers in business administration, and the readiness to succeed in a rigorous, online learning environment. Qualified candidates should exhibit both the motivation to engage in distance education and the dedication required for personal and professional growth through our MBA program.

Master of Business Administration

Applicants for admission must be at least 21 years of age and provide proof of having completed a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, as verified through official documentation. Applicants must provide an official government ID to prove their residency and identity. Additionally, international students may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency and/or an evaluation of an official transcript.

Admissions Procedure

RCU accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Applications are reviewed upon receipt of all required documentation. Complete applications received before the deadline are evaluated for the next term start date. Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated for admission. Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documentation is included with their applications to avoid a delay in the admissions process.

All applicants must submit:

1. A completed Application Form
2. Official transcripts verifying the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, CHEA, or listed on the World Higher Education Database (WHED) Portal
3. Degree Certificate
4. An updated resume
5. A close-up copy of an official government photo ID or passport

Additional requirements for international students:

1. Transcripts not in English: Transcripts that are not in English must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved third party recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES). They may also be evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator who is fluent in the language of the transcript. Evaluators must possess expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review. All translated materials must bear the official university seal and the signature of an authorized university representative.

2. International Transcript Requirements: To be accepted, an official transcript for a degree program completed in a country other than the U.S. must include the following information:
   1. The type of degree completed (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate);
   2. The date when the degree was conferred;
   3. A list of all courses along with the corresponding credits (or units) and the grades earned;
   4. A legend with the grading scale and the key to reading the transcript;
   5. Signature by the appropriate university

If the official transcript does not include one or more of the characteristics described above, students are required to obtain an official US degree equivalency evaluation from an organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES).

3. Proof of English Language Proficiency: Passing an English language proficiency exam is required of applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

For admission, non-native English-speaking applicants must score at or above the following levels in one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT): minimum score of 60 required
• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT); minimum score of 71 required
• International English Language Test (IELTS); minimum score of 5 required
• Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; minimum score of 50 required
• Duolingo English Test; minimum score of 100 required
• 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET); minimum score of 55 required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE); minimum score of 650/LP required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE); minimum score of 650/LP required

Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Duolingo or the Michigan exam can upload a copy of their exam results within the application.

Applicants who have not taken either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or the Michigan exam will need to take it before applying to RCU. Applications cannot be reviewed without qualifying exam results.

Electronic Official Transcripts may be submitted to: admissions@rcu.education

Hard-copy Official Transcripts may be submitted to:

Robert Cavelier University C/O Admissions

1500 Lafayette St, Suite 109

Gretna, LA 70053

Acceptance to the University

Applications submitted to Admissions are reviewed by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for final approval. Applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be granted admission to RCU and may begin classes in the current or upcoming academic term, as outlined in the Academic Calendar.

Successful applicants will be notified via email. Accepted students sign an enrollment agreement and submit a copy of a government-issued photo ID.

The student submits the Enrollment Agreement (EA) to RCU electronically. Once accepted and signed by the CAO, the fully executed EA is provided to the student as a PDF document.