Admissions
General Requirements
- Evidence of an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended.
- At least one of the following [as specified by the discipline’s program description]:
- A nationally recognized entrance test specified by the discipline.
- Evaluation by one or more professionals from the intended field of study.
- Professional certification; or a degree, of equal or higher level than that sought, from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Letters of recommendation.
Other admission criteria as specified by the discipline may include but are not limited to:
- A minimum number of credit hours [with a specified GPA minimum] in the discipline.
- Other specialized test with acceptable performance.
- An interview with faculty or admissions personnel.
- A writing sample.
Application Procedures
Prospective students must submit, or arrange for submission of, the following to the Admissions Office:
- A completed application [obtained from the Admissions Office] along with a $20 processing fee.
- Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended. Transcripts must be mailed directly to the Admissions Office from the college or university.
- Results of any nationally recognized entrance test(s) required by the specific program. Results must be mailed directly to the Admissions Office from the test provider. Students should check with individual programs for specific test requirements.
- Evidence of consultation with the Program Advisor regarding additional admissions requirements.
Credentials submitted late may cause a delay in acceptance and registration.
Visit http://www.uiw.edu/admissions/gradstudies09.html for complete information regarding general requirements and application procedures.
Admission of International Students and International Exchange Students
An international student is one who holds citizenship in a country other than the United States. To avoid delay in acceptance and registration, international students should apply for admission no later than 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which they plan to attend. A complete listing of credentials required by the Office of Admissions is available at http://www.uiw.edu/admissions/gradstudies09.html
Advising and Registration
Upon acceptance to a program, and before each term, graduate students must meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss progress toward meeting degree requirements. The Advisor’s formal approval is required to permit registration. Students must make payment arrangements with the Business Office no later than the end of the registration period.
