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A complete degree application should include the following:

• Completed online application
  • Including an essay & resume

  *Required for most programs. Check with your department about admission requirements before starting your application.

  Certificate Applicants

  Graduate certificate students are those whose interests are focused on professional preparation. The certificate programs are between 9-18 credits in length, which may be applied to a graduate degree program. A complete certificate application should include the following:

  • Completed online application
    • Including an essay & resume

    Readmission to Graduate School

    Readmit Applicants

    For students who have broken enrollment, a readmit application must be submitted before being allowed to continue working toward the degree. A complete readmit application should include the following:

    • A completed online application
      • Including an essay & resume
      • We encourage readmission applicants to upload unofficial transcripts within the application to expedite the admission process.

      Readmit applicants may be asked to submit a degree application if the time period since the last semester of enrollment has been more than 10 years. Students who submitted the original degree application before 2010 should contact the Graduate School to see if all supporting materials are still on file.

      Non-Degree & Visiting Students

      Non-Degree Applicants

      Graduate non-degree students are those whose interest in advanced study is not related to a degree program, or whose previous background or work does not immediately qualify them for admission to the Graduate School. A complete non-degree application should include the following:

      • Completed online application
      • Proof of bachelor’s degree
      • A $35 application fee
      Visiting International Graduate Student Applicants

      A student in good standing in another recognized international graduate school who wishes to enroll for a limited number of course credits, and who plans to resume work at the school of original admission, may be admitted as a visiting graduate student. A complete visiting graduate student application should include the following:

      • A completed application (paper)
      • A $35 application fee

      Domestic visiting graduate students should complete a non-degree application.