Graduate Admissions

All graduate applicants must show evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from a duly accredited college or university, typically through submission of an official transcript obtained through the registrar’s office of each prior institution attended.

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for the purpose of obtaining an admissions decision. However, proof of completion of bachelor's degree requirements, and conferral of that degree will have up to the Friday before the start of classes to furnish an official transcript conferring said degree. 

For MST Adolescent Education program applicants, the equivalent to an undergraduate content major in the chosen field is required (i.e. BA or BS in Physics, English, or Literature).

A minimum undergraduate grade point average as indicated within each specific program of study. All programs utilize the most recent 60 credits for GPA purposes (unless otherwise indicated):

• The MA Math program requires a minimum 2.75 GPA in the most recent 60 credit hours.
• The following programs require a 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 credit hours:
  MSEd Curriculum and Instruction
  MSEd Literacy
  MSEd Special Education
  MS Public Health
  MS Instructional Design and Educational Technology
  MS Management
  MST Childhood Education
  MST Adolescent Education (English, Math, Social Studies and Science)
  MSEd Educational Technology Specialist
• The following programs require a 3.0 overall GPA:
  MM Music Education
  Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) , Inclusive and Special Education
  Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS), College Teaching

Note: Conditional admission may be available for certain programs.

Application deadlines refer to a time that all components of an application must be submitted and the application is ready for review by the appropriate admissions committee. Applications close two weeks prior to the start of a semester. However, please be advised, that the full-time option is based on course availability.

“Spring” refers to a January start, “Summer” refers to a May start, and “Fall” refers to a start in August or September.

• Crane School of Music: For Master of Music degree programs in music education and performance, deadlines are as follows:
  Spring - November 15 (Note: This deadline is for all materials except the audition, which may be taken in December)
  Graduate Assistantship and Crane Scholarship consideration for the following academic year - March 2nd
  Summer - May 1
  Fall - May 1
   
• Note that deadlines for all other programs are recommended deadlines for full consideration of all available funding opportunities.  However, programs evaluate and admit applicants on a rolling basis.
  Recommended deadlines are:
  Summer - March 1
  Fall - April 1
  Spring - October 15