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Process
All students complete an online application for admission to the Graduate School. Applicants to some programs (see below) also need to complete a departmental application.
Applications for Scholarships or Graduate Assistantships should be completed separately.
If you are a foreign national, please see the policy information on International Students.
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What Goes Where?
- Official transcripts sent directly from institutions to MWSU Office of Admissions, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507
- Departmental application materials to the department contact
- Please stay in touch with both the department and the admissions office to ensure a smooth experience.
Transcripts
An official transcript showing granting of a degree and official GPA is required from the institution that issued your bachelor's degree or previous Master's degree. All International Transcripts must be evaluated by WES.
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Program Admission Deadlines and Requirements |
| Program | GRE | Minimum GPA | Department Application Required | Fall Application Deadline | Spring Application Deadline | Summer Application Deadline | Program Contact |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders (Certificate) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 |  |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders (MAS Assessment) | Not Required | 2.75 | Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Chemistry (MAS Option Area) | Not Required | 3.0 | Qualifying exams and two letters of recommendation | July 15 | November 1 | April 29 | |
| Digital Media | Not Required | 2.75 | Yes | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Engineering Technology Management (MAS Option Area) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Forensic Investigations (Certificate) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Forensic Investigations (MAS) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Health Care Leadership (MSN) | Not Required | 2.75 | Yes - including interviews | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Human Factors and Usability Testing (MAS Option) | 450 or higher on the quantitative section | 2.75 overall | Yes - including essay and letters of reference | July 15 | October 15 | NA | |
| Information Technology Management (MAS Option) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Learning Improvement (MAS Assessment Option) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
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| Non Degree Seeking | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Prairie Lands Writing Project Invitational | Not Required | Contact Program | No | N/A | N/A | Contact Program | |
| Professional Skills Certificate | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | March 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Management (MAS Option) | Not Required | 2.75 | Letter of application & 1 academic letter of reference | July 15 | October 15 | March 15 | |
| Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Certificate) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Teaching of Writing (Certificate) | Not Required | 2.75 | Yes Submit completed form online, with two pieces of writing, letter of recommendation, and resume | July 22 | November 1 | April 1 | |
| Technical Communication (MAA Written Communication) | Not Required | 3.0 | Yes - including essay, letters of reference, and portfolio | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages; MAS Assessment Option) | Not Required | 2.75 | No | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
| Writing (MAS Assessment Option) | Not Required | 2.75 | Submit completed form online with two pieces of writing, letter of recommendation, inquiry presentation notes or video, and resume | July 22 | November 1 | April 1 | |
| Writing Studies (MAA Written Communication) | Not Required | 3.0 | Yes - including essay, letters of reference, and portfolio | July 15 | October 1 | April 29 | |
