All degree-seeking applicants must:  

1. Submit a formal application for admission, either on line or by downloading (.doc file) the application;
2. Submit an official bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited institution & official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate course work using our Transcript Request Form (.pdf file);
3. Submit Letters of Recommendation (if required by the department). All Recommendation Letters must be sent to the Graduate School directly;
4. Submit $30.00 application fee; $35.00 after Janury 1, 2007
5. Submit a Personal Statement (.pdf file) if required by the department; and
6. Submit whatever additional items may be required by a given academic department. See Programs & Degrees.

When the above materials have been collected in the applicant’s file in the Graduate School, the file will be reviewed by a departmental committee from the applicant’s major area to determine admission status or non-acceptance. This committee will follow these guidelines:

1. Each applicant for the Master’s program must evidence a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (C+) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit. The department of your major may have a higher grade point average requirement. Each applicant for the Specialist in Education degree must evidence a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher in all graduate work taken at the Master’s level.
2. The student must have adequate preparation in the area
3. Each applicant for a Master’s degree or for admission as a non-degree student must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
4. Each applicant must achieve the established score(s) on any required entrance examination.

The committee will then return the file to the Graduate School with approval or rejection of the application clearly indicated. An advisor will be appointed to assume responsibility for the student’s program and direction of study. The Graduate School will notify the applicant by letter of the status of the application. The admitted student will then be given directions to contact the graduate advisor, arrange a program of study, and refer to the graduate catalog for the fulfillment of other requirements.

Please Submit Any Downloaded/Printed Materials To:
Graduate School
Fort Hays State University
Picken Hall #202
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099

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