Each international applicant
to the FHSU Graduate School must complete
the following procedures before application for
admission will be considered:
Application: Please complete and return
the Application for Admission to the Graduate School (See
Forms & Applications). A specific major must be noted
for degree-seeking students. For example, if pursuing a Master’s
in the College of Education, specify Education, Counseling, Special
Education, Educational Administration, or Instructional Technology.
Financial Requirements: International
students must be able to certify that the necessary funds are available
to cover the costs of transportation and study costs. See
Financial Requirements.
English Language Proficiency: The following
are the various acceptable means of verifying English language
proficiency for the purpose of admission: (1) verification that
your native language is English, (2) evidence of a TOEFL score
of 550 on the paper-based version, 79 on the Internet exam,
or 213 on the computer-based exam, (3) evidence of a baccalaureate
degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
of higher education, or (4) documentation that you have completed
a recognized and approved intensive English language program.
Transcripts: Submit an official
transcript indicating your completion of a Bachelor's degree
or its equivalent, as well as the English translation. Official
transcripts are original documents containing university seals or
original signatures. You are required to provide official transcripts
covering all coursework from each college or university that
you have attended to date. See Request
for Transcript Form (.pdf file).
Entrance Exams: Provide
entrance examination scores or other evidence
of admissibility as required by individual academic
departments.
Recommendations: Submit Letters of Recommendation
(if required by the department). All recommendation letters must
be sent directly to the Graduate School.
Other Documents: Some departments require
other documents (i.e., personal letter, resume, etc.). Please go
to Programs and Degrees to see
what is required for your degree program.
Fees: Submit a $35.00 application fee.
Transfer Authorization Document: A transfer
authorization document is required if transferring from another
educational institution.
Student Health Form: Please
click here to complete the Personal
History Form.
Past Masters Degrees:
If the applicant has completed a Master’s
degree at Fort Hays State University, inquiry
should be made regarding steps necessary to
reactivate a file. In many cases, completion
of a new application is the only requirement
for students with graduate degrees from Fort
Hays State University.
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:
- 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.
- The student
must have adequate preparation in the area of
the major of study.
- 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.
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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