Admissions

The following admissions policies take effect for applications received as of
Sept. 1, 2007.

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Graduate Admission Office

Application Deadlines

Admissions Criteria

Regular Admission

Master's, licensure or certificate (requirements for Ed.S. or Ed.D. vary by program):

• G.P.A.: a cumulative minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or the successful completion of a graduate level program from another institution.

• APPLICATION: a completed application form and one-time, $50 application fee.
  Printable Application Form (pdf)

• RECOMMENDATIONS: two positive letters of reference from non-related individuals.
  Printable Form to the Recommender (pdf)
  Printable Reference Contact Information Form (pdf)
  
• TRANSCRIPTS: official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (unless that work was completed at the University of St. Thomas).
  Printable Transcript Request Form (pdf)
  

• PERSONAL STATEMENT: writing sample as directed in the personal statement form.
  Printable Personal Statement Form (pdf)

Supplementary Requirements

• PRAXIS I (PPST): Required  for any candidate being admitted into an initial teacher licensure program.

• ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: applicants whose primary language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) prior to being accepted.

Special Admission

Additional requirements for candidates who meet all regular admission requirements except the G.P.A. requirement.

• G.P.A.: a cumulative minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 2.75 (4.0 scale)

• STANDARDIZED TEST: MAT, GRE, GMAT or LSAT

• ADMISSION INTERVIEW: a candidate may be asked to interview with an admissions’ person/committee.
  

Non-degree Admission

International Admission 

Audit Admission

Deactivation / Reinstatement