Referral Program Rules and Regulations

You are eligible to refer someone if you are:

• A current graduate student in good academic standing
• A graduate or undergraduate alumni of Nichols College

You cannot participate if you:

• Work at or for Nichols College
• Are related to a Nichols College employee
• Are referring yourself

To qualify, the person you refer must:

• Be new to Nichols College Graduate School (no prior enrollment or contact)
• Enroll full-time (minimum of 6 credits in their first semester)
• Apply to one of the following programs:
  • Traditional MBA
  • Executive MBA
  • MS in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)
  • MS in Accounting
  • MS in Communication (MSC)
• Not be in the +1 program or any partnership program
• Not have previously inquired about or applied to the Graduate School

Referrals must be submitted:

• Before the referred candidate applies or contacts the Graduate Admissions Office
• Using the official online referral form, which must include:
• Your name, contact info, and connection to Nichols College
• Candidate’s full name and contact info
• Program of interest
• The candidate must also confirm the referral during their application.

Note: If more than one person refers the same candidate, only the first valid referral counts. Referrals expire after 12 months if the candidate does not enroll.

For the Referrer:

• $50 Amazon gift card for the first successful referral
• $100 gift card for each additional successful referral
• Maximum reward: $550 per academic year

To receive the award, the referred candidate must:

• Enroll full-time (6+ credits) in a qualifying graduate program
• Complete their first term at Nichols College Graduate School

Rewards will be mailed approximately one month after all conditions are met. Be sure your mailing address is up to date.

For the Referred Candidate:

• Will receive a 10% alumni discount on all graduate courses, applied automatically if their referrer is a Nichols College alumnus/alumna.

Rewards may be taxable. Please review federal and state laws to determine regional requirements.

• Rewards are non-transferable and have no cash value.
• Nichols College may change or end the program at any time.
• Referrers must act ethically—only refer people you genuinely believe are a good fit, and let them know you may receive a reward.
• Referred applicants are not guaranteed admissions. Applicants are required to meet all program eligibility and requirements.

June 1, 2025 – This policy applies to referrals submitted on or after this date.