While each Master’s-level program may have additional requirements for admission, the Graduate School specifies the following admission requirements for the Masters-level:
STEP ONE – Submit the following admission credentials to the Graduate School
- An application for admission to Graduate School – Click here to apply
- All applicants must submit two official copies of transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended.
- All applicants must submit immunization records.
- The Graduate School requires a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 Scale) at the undergraduate level or a Masters’ degree (See program requirements).
- Admission by a major department. Departmental requirements are listed in the Graduate Catalog or in the application packet
- Out-of-state and International applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee (money orders only).
- International applicants must submit satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- International applicants must also file a Certified Declaration of Financial Support with the University with the Division of International Studies.
Click for: Form I-134, Affidavit of Support (pdf). - The student should consult the major department for additional requirements.
Regular status is awarded to students who have minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 Scale) at the undergraduate level.
Conditional status may be assigned to students who possess a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 – 2.99 at the undergraduate level (on 4.0 scale). Students must earn regular status in the first semester of full-time enrollment, or in the first twelve hours of part-time enrollment by acquiring a GPA of 3.00 in the first 12 hours of graduate work.
STEP TWO – Departmental/Program Requirements (Consult program for details)
The following items should be sent directly to the program/department:
- Department/program application if required
- Three letters of recommendation from former college professors. Consult Program for format. (Click for a Generic Form: GSRecF.pdf)
- A written statement of purpose
- All required national examination scores.(GRE, GMAT or MAT)
- Meet the minimum GPA requirement of the desired program.
STEP THREE – Additional Application Material is required for the following programs (Consult program for details)
- M.S. in Educational Administration & Supervision
- Master of Social Work Program
- Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
- M.S. in Communicative Disorders
- M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.A. in History
- M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning.
General Application Deadlines
Programs may have specific deadlines and
admit only once a year.
Fall – March 1
Summer – March 15
Spring – October 15
Program Specific Deadlines
March 1: Fall Admission
- M.S. in Communicative Disorders
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- M.A. in Sociology
- M.A. in Criminal Justice
March 15: Summer Admission
- MSW (Advanced Standing Program & Parttime)
- M.S. in Educational Admin. and Supervision
Fall and Summer Admissions
- M.S. in Community Counseling
- M.S.Ed in School Counseling
- M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
