Graduate Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• Two-page essay addressing the following:*
  • What are your education and career goals?
  • How will an Interdisciplinary Studies degree help you meet these goals?
  • What three disciplines will you study?
  • What specific learning outcomes will be achieved through this program?
• Students must meet full admission requirements for each individual area selected.
  This varies for each master’s program

* This essay will also be treated as a formal writing sample. The quality of the writing will be considered in the admissions decision.

For more information regarding the emphasis in professional chemistry, please contact Dr. David Khan at 806-651-2547 or dkhan@wtamu.edu.

Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Studies M.A. and M.S.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Available Emphasis in:

• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Business & Economics
• Agricultural Media & Communication

Admissions Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural or closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Master’s committee chair willing to supervise coursework and/or thesis research project(s)
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥ 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours
• Departmental “Application for Graduate Studies” 
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the M.S. degree program or a graduate research assistantship

Learn more about the Agriculture M.S.

Deadlines

• July1 for fall admission (June 1 for International Students)
• November 1 for spring admission
• April1 for summer admission*

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services. International student applications are not accepted for summer admission. 

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree and a M.S. degree (thesis preferred) from accredited institutions with at least one degree in an agriculture or closely related discipline
• Must have a dissertation committee chair willing to supervise coursework and thesis
  research projects
• Overall GPA ≥ 3.5 from master’s degree or ≥ 3.0 GPA on Master’s coursework (not
  including thesis, research, problems, or directed studies hours) 
• Departmental “Application for Graduate Studies” 
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Ph.D. degree program or a graduate research assistantship

Learn more about the Agriculture Ph.D

Deadlines

• July 1 for fall admission (June 1 for International Students)
• November 1 for spring admission
• April 1 for summer admission*

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services. International student applications are not accepted for summer admission. 

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural or closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Master’s committee chair willing to supervise coursework and/or thesis research project(s)
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥3.0 GPA on last 60 hours
• Departmental “Application for Graduate Studies”
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the M.S. degree program or a graduate research assistantship

Learn more about the Agriculture, Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science (M.S.)

Deadlines

• July1 for fall admission (June 1 for International Students)
• November 1 for spring admission
• April1 for summer admission*

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services. International student applications are not accepted for summer admission. 

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural or closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Master’s committee chair willing to supervise coursework and/or thesis research project(s)
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥ 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours
• Departmental “Application for Graduate Studies”
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the M.S. degree program or a graduate research assistantship

Learn more about the Animal Science M.S.

Deadlines

• July 1 for fall admission (June 1 for International Students)
• November 1 for spring admission
• April 1 for summer admission*

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services. International student applications are not accepted for summer admission. 

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• View detailed requirements for admission to MS Biology
• Prospective students must contact and secure a working agreement with a graduate faculty advisor prior to submitting the application (View Faculty Research Interests)
• Biology Questionnaire
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife biology, or a related field
  from an accredited institution
  • 15 hours of undergraduate biology (not including freshmen-level courses), with a minimum grade of "C" for each course
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all biology and sciences related courses
• GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years)
  • Sum of verbal and quantitative ≥ 70 with minimum individual percentile > 30
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0

Learn more about the Biology M.S.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's in biology, environmental science, or related field
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.6 or ≥ 2.85 or in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Letter of intent*
  • Why environmental science & why WTAMU?
  • What does the student want to achieve in her/his career (short-term and long-term)?
  • How does the student’s academic background fit in our “program mission” and what we offer?
  • Thesis or non-thesis? If thesis, possible research topics?
  • It should be less than 3 pages in A4 size paper with a single space and 11 pts font size.
• Two letters of recommendation*
• Conditional admission requirements also accepted

Learn more about the Environmental Science (M.S.)

*To be submitted to the Graduate School.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00
• GMAT scores in the 50th percentile or higher in one or more testing areas
  (math, verbal, or analytical)
  • Applicants with an undergraduate overall GPA ≥ 3.0 and a GPA for accounting courses above principles ≥ 3.0 may opt out of taking the GMAT exam by submitting the GMAT waiver request form*
• Resume showing career progression*
• Three letters of recommendation utilizing the program's Letter of Recommendation form*
• Statement of goals for pursuing a M.P.A. degree*
• Proficiency in foundation business courses and accounting courses

*To be emailed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs.

Learn more about the Accounting M.P.A.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GMAT scores
  • Applicants with an undergraduate overall GPA ≥ 3.0 may opt-out of taking
    the GMAT exam by submitting the GMAT Waiver form
• Resume showing career progression* 
• Three letters of recommendation utilizing the Letter of Recommendation Form*
• Statement of goals for pursuing a graduate business degree*
• Proficiency in foundation business courses 

*To be emailed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs.

Learn more about the Business M.B.A.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Please visit the MBA Application Guide for more specific instructions.

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admissions Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GMAT scores
  • Applicants with an undergraduate overall GPA ≥ 3.0 may opt out of taking the GMAT exam
    by submitting the GMAT Waiver form 
• Resume showing career progression*
• Three letters of recommendation utilizing the Letter of Recommendation Form*
• Statement of goals for pursuing this degree*
• Proficiency in foundation business courses 
• International Applicants Only: TOEFL score 213 (computer based); 79 (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE 53

*To be emailed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs.

Learn more about the Computer Information System & Business Analytics M.S.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GMAT scores
  • Applicants with an undergraduate overall GPA ≥ 3.0 may opt out of taking the GMAT exam by submitting the GMAT Waiver Form
• Resume showing career progression*
• Three letters of recommendation utilizing the Letter of Recommendation Form*
• Statement of goals for pursuing a MSFE degree*
• Proficiency in foundation business courses 

*To be emailed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs.

Learn more about the Finance & Economics (M.S.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Completion of  Departmental Application
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.75 or ≥ 2.75 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Three letters of recommendation using the Reference Form
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae*
• Formal interview with program adviser and faculty
• To be emailed to counseloredprogram@wtamu.edu

Learn more about the Counseling M.A.

Conditional Admission 
All students are conditionally admitted for the first six (6) hours and may complete the admissions process while enrolled in these hours. However, students must submit all official undergraduate transcripts to the graduate school before being granted conditional admittance status. 

Deadlines:

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00
• Letter of Intent:
  • Submit a letter of intent and introduction, outlining areas of interest in Criminal Justice, career objectives, any academic or professional experiences that recommend you as an applicant, and what you hope to get out of this program. A maximum of 2-pages. You may e-mail this letter as an attachment to the Graduate School at graduateschool@wtamu.edu.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  • Please submit three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a professor who can attest to the applicant’s academic abilities, to the Graduate School at graduateschool@wtamu.edu.
• Writing Sample:
  • Please submit an academic paper, term paper, publication, or other demonstration of writing ability to the Graduate School at graduateschool@wtamu.edu.

Learn more about the Criminal Justice Studies (M.A.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.75
• Previously taken at least eighteen (18) hours of education courses

All material should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.75
• Completion of the Departmental Application and written interview
• Hold a valid teaching certificate

Note: If pursuing additional coursework for diagnostician certification, please also submit the additional admission requirements as indicated under the Educational Diagnostician (M.Ed.) section.

All material should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the Curriculum and Instruction- Special Education M.Ed.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥ 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Teacher certification
• Service record
• Completion of the Departmental Application
• Must have previously taken at least eighteen (18) hours of education courses
• Personal letter with your biography with both personal goals and professional experience
• 2 Letters of recommendation from academic area
• Writing sample, including a previous conceptual paper from any undergraduate discipline, and also a 1-2 page paper regarding "Philosophy of Education" 
• Resume
• TEA Code of Ethics

Learn more about the Curriculum and Instruction- Reading Emphasis M.Ed.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Application Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.75
• Completion of the Departmental Application and written interview
• Secure an educational diagnostician mentor prior to enrolling in assessment courses
• Hold a valid teaching certificate
• Service record documenting years of teaching experience
• Provide a current resume
• Obtain 2 professional letters of recommendation
• TEA Code of Ethics
• Three (3) years teaching experience in the classroom by the end of coursework

All material should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the Educational Diagnostician (M.Ed.).

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.75 or ≥ 2.75 in the last sixty hours of undergraduate coursework
• Completion and submission of all relevant application materials referenced on the EDLD Admission Requirements page.

All material should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Application Requirements

Phase 1:

• WTAMU Graduate School application and application fee. Please note we do not require the Texas Common application.
• A letter of intent (no more than 500 words).
  • Introduces himself/herself and shares professional and personal information;
  • Explains why s/he has applied, what purpose this degree will serve, and his/her intentions regarding the degree;
  • Identifies a challenging problem s/he faced as a working professional. 
  • Describes the problem and shares how s/he addressed that problem;
  • Shares with us why s/he will succeed in this program
  • Provides us with his/her name, phone number, and a private (not professional) email address.
• A writing artifact is required
  • In a paper no longer than five (5) pages, please identify what you believe is the most pressing problem of practice facing rural school leaders today. This problem can be at the EC-12 area or higher education. Identify your second and third considerations (please name those problems and identify their components) and tell us why you discarded those choices to focus on the problem you chose as the most pressing problem. In other words, explain your rational for selecting that one problem of practice rather than the others that you rejected. Share with us how you, if you were an administrator confronted with this problem, would go about solving this most pressing problem of practice.
  • The resulting paper should be from one to five (1-5) pages in length and should be formatted with 1” margins, 12 point font in Times New Roman, and double spaced.
• Curriculum vitae/resume that describes the applicant’s education and professional experience;
• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended by the applicant providing evidence of a master’s degree in education or related field;
• A minimum of 3.25 GPA in graduate courses. (Candidates must maintain a 3.5 GPA to remain in the program with no grade less than a “B.”) and;
• Three (3) letters of recommendation including at least one from a supervisor who can attest to the applicant’s leadership abilities.
• Proofread your letter of intent and writing artifact carefully and correct any grammar and punctuation errors. Check the rubric we will use to evaluate your letter of intent, writing artifact and grammar/mechanics errors, if any, in both.

All documents should be submitted to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the Educational Leadership (Ed.D)

Phase 2:

• Applicant completion of the Birkman Signature Suite Behavioral Assessment administered through the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at West Texas A&M Program.

Deadline

The deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. on October 1. In the event that you have questions, please contact Dr. JoAnn Klinker, Ed.D. Program Director, (jklinker@wtamu.edu) or Dr. Janet Hindman (jhindman@wtamu.edu).

Application Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• 1-2 page Letter of Interest detailing your reasons for pursuing an IDT degree

Learn more about the Instructional Design and Technology (M.Ed.)

Deadlines
Applications continuously accepted.

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥ 3.0 in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or substantial equivalent
• Completion of the Department Application
• Three letters of recommendation utilizing the department Letter of Recommendation Form
• Writing sample (academic paper, term paper, publication, or other demonstration of writing ability)
• GRE Scores:
  • GRE verbal score not below the 50th percentile
  • GRE quantitative score not below the 25th percentile
  • GRE analytical score is 4.0 or above
• Students that do not qualify for full admission may be granted conditional admission,
  on a limited basis, when the applicant has an undergraduate GPA or GRE scores
  below those stated for full admission, based on a full review of other application material.

All material should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the Psychology M.A.

Deadlines

• April 1 for priority fall admission*
• December 1 for spring admission*

* Rolling admission will continue after these dates until all positions are filled, but no later than August 1 for fall admission.

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 2.75  or in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Completion of the Departmental Application
• Resume
• Three formal letters of recommendation with at least one (1) from a school administrator familiar with your work using the Reference Form
• Teaching certificate with one year of classroom teaching experience is highly preferred, but applicants will need to have an affiliation with a school in order to complete practicum requirements

Learn more about the School Counseling M.Ed.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or substantial equivalent
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥ 3.0 in last 60 hours in undergraduate coursework
• GRE Scores:
  • Verbal score not below the 50th percentile
  • GRE quantitative score not below the 25th percentile
  • GRE analytical score is 4.0 or above
• Completion of the Department Application
• Three letters of recommendation utilizing the department Letter of Recommendation Form
• Writing sample (academic paper, term paper, publication, or other demonstration of writing ability)
• A personal statement
• A personal interview with the admissions committee
• No criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations (this is a requirement for licensure)

All material should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School. 

Learn more about School Psychology S.S.P.

Deadlines

• April 1 for priority fall admission
• August 1 for regular fall admission
• Spring admission available on a limited basis

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Advanced Standing

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program within the last six (6) years
•  GPA ≥ 3.0 in social work classes, demonstrated by the SOCW prefix or applicable social work prefix from another CSWE-accredited institution (Please note: YOU must figure your GPA and include that in your essay, see link below for more information on the Admission Essary.)
  • The Admissions Committee will consider applicants with a GPA between 2.7 and 3.0
• Admission essay
• Two letters of recommendation using the required form
• New students admitted only in the fall semester

General Standing

All students with a degree other than social work may apply to the Foundation program by following these steps:

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Degree from an accredited program
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 or ≥ 3.0 in the last sixty (60) hours of undergraduate
  • The Admissions Committee will consider applicants with a GPA between 2.7 and 3.0
• Admission essay
• Two letters of recommendation using the required form
• New students admitted only in the fall semester

Learn more about the Social Work (M.S.S.W.)

All materials should be sent / delivered to the Graduate School. 

Deadlines

• Advanced Standing: August 1 for fall admission*
• General Standing: April 1 for priority fall admission*

* If openings remain, non-priority applications will be considered until August 1.

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Application to and pre-approval from the Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators program

NOTE: Once admitted to the program, student must maintain ≥ 3.0 GPA in all MAT coursework with no grade below a C.

Learn more about the Teaching (M.A.T)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admissions Requirement

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• A letter of intent describing your interest in engineering and what you hope to get out
  of this program
• International  Applicants Only: TOEFL score 213 (computer based; 79 (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE 53

Learn more about the Engineering M.S.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00 or ≥ 3.00 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Conditional admission requirements also accepted

Learn more about the Engineering Technology (M.S.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admissions Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field
• Letter of interest/intent indicating your interests in mathematics as well as what you hope to gain in regards to mathematics knowledge, professional development, and experiences via this program
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0

Learn more about the Mathematics (M.S.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• CSDCAS Application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended uploaded in the CSDCAS portal
• Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.2 in the last 60 hours of coursework completed, including Communication Disorders coursework
• Official GRE scores (WTAMU will utilize the writing score for the scoring rubric)*
• A statement of purpose of no more than 500 words uploaded in the CSDCAS portal*
• Three letters of professional recommendation (e.g. professor, supervisor, or employer) uploaded in the CSDCAS portal
• Interview with graduate Communication Disorders faculty as needed

*For fall 2021, GRE scores and a statement of purpose are both required. The GRE is the preferred writing assessment for the program. The statement of purpose will not be considered initially unless GRE testing centers across the country are mandated to close.

Learn more about the Communication Disorders M.S. 

Deadlines

January 15 for fall admission

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended and confirming a minimum of a BSN degree from a CCNE accredited school of nursing
• Complete Graduate Nursing Program Application
• Verification of an active, unrestricted RN license in Texas
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 with no grade below "C" for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Verification of current CPR certification and required immunizations, including Hepatitis B 
• Contact information for two (2) (non-academic) clinical supervisory references
  • This must be accomplished in a timely manner, so that responses from references can be included in the Committee's consideration
• A written goal statement that will be evaluated based on:
  • Clear focus related to a goal statement
  • Supportive detail regarding the goal statement
  • Organization of goal statement (clear introduction, body and conclusion)
  • Clarity, grammar and punctuation
  • Goal statement is typed with a word count of between 500-750 words
• Phone interview with the Associate Department head for Nursing Graduate Programs
  or a designee once application paperwork is complete
• For the Family Nurse Practitioner role, prospective students must have verification of at least
  two years of recent clinical practice as an RN

Learn more about the Nursing M.S.N.

Deadlines

• March 1 for fall admission*
• September 1 for spring admission*

Application deadline of March 1 and September 1 will be honored for both tracks, but we will accept late applications if there is space available in the Comp. MSN track. Late applications will not be accepted for the FNP track.

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Available Emphasis in:

Sports Management

Full Admission

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GRE scores above the 25th percentile in all three areas, or an approved GRE waiver
• Letter of introduction addressing your interest in the program, academic and professional goals, and giving identity to the program focus of your choice
• Curriculum Vitae

Alternative Admission

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA 2.75 to 2.99
• Demonstration of progressive improvement from junior year forward
• Subjective assessment of upper division coursework and coursework in the student’s major
• GRE scores at the 30th percentile or higher in both verbal and analytical writing sections
• Letter of introduction addressing your interest in the program, your academic and professional goals while in the program, and giving identity to the program focus of your choice
• Curriculum Vitae

Reviewed Admission

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 to 2.99
• Demonstration of progressive improvement from junior year forward
• Subjective assessment of upper division coursework and coursework in the student’s major
• GRE scores at the 30th percentile in either the verbal or analytical writing section and no less than the 21st percentile in the other
• Letter of introduction addressing your interest in the program, your academic and professional goals while in the program, and giving identity to the program focus of your choice
• Applications require a graduate faculty review before being admitted to the program
• Curriculum Vitae

NOTE: Once admitted to the program, student may not make any grade below a B in all SES coursework

Learn more about the Sports and Exercise (M.S.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements (Traditional)

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Official GRE scores (can be waived if the student has a 3.0 GPA)
• Cover sheet that includes name, telephone number(s), email address, mailing address, and overall undergraduate GPA
• Three letters of recommendation from a faculty member, supervisor or other professional colleague. Please use the Recommendation Letter Form.
• A one- to two-page, double-spaced, typed essay that includes discussion of:
  • What qualities or experiences has the applicant had that make the applicant a good candidate for graduate study?
  • Plans of the applicant for using the graduate communication degree
• Writing sample: (academic paper, publication, or other demonstration of writing ability)*

* The academic writing sample and submission essay continue to be the intellectual property of the submitter and are only being used as a way to review and gauge the student's readiness for graduate courses.

NOTE: The program requires 24 hours of undergraduate coursework in communication or a closely related field. Students who do not have the 24 hours may be subject to a certain amount of leveling courses or be asked to provide evidence in support of a waiver of these requirements.

Admission Requirements (Specialization in Media Management)

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• While all applicants are welcome to take the GRE exam, those with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher may request to have this requirement waived by completing a GRE Score Waiver Request Form.
• Three letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must be from a professional colleague. Please use the Recommendation Letter Form.
• Resume showing career progress and media production/management skills
• Statement of goals for pursuing a specialization in media management
• Proficiency in prerequisites prior to some business courses

Learn more about the Communication M.A.

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00
• 30 semester hours of English
• Letter of interest*

*To be submitted to the Graduate School.

Learn more about the English (M.A.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00
• GRE Scores in the 50th percentile or higher in one or more categories (math, verbal, or analytical)
• A writing sample or a two to three page typed essay over a topic selected by the history graduate adviser
• One letter of recommendation from an individual who can comment on your academic work and suitability for graduate school
• Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 to remain eligible for scholarships and/or graduate assistantship

NOTE: Applicants who have not graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from a program that includes a historical methods and/or senior seminar course(s) will be required to demonstrate critical reading, interpretive and writing skills by submitting a two to three (2-3) page typed essay over a topic provided by the history graduate adviser.

Learn more about the History (M.A.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admissions Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree in music
• Program audition  
  • Vocal students: 
    Total of four selections with four languages represented - German, English, Italian:
    - Aria from either opera or oratorio
    - Art songs
  • Instrumental students:
    Two music pieces that are contrasting and demonstrate musicality and technical proficiency

• Placement test for leveling courses
• Letter of interest that discusses their performance medium and how a graduate degree in music will help achieve their professional goals

Learn more about the Music (M.A.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

• WTAMU Graduate School application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Bachelor's degree in music
• Program audition:
  • Vocal students:
    Total of four selections with four languages represented - German, English, Italian:
    - Aria from either opera or oratorio
    - Art songs
  • Instrumental students:
    Two music pieces that are contrasting and demonstrate musicality and technical proficiency
• Placement test for leveling courses
• Letter of interest that discusses their performance medium and how a graduate degree in music will help achieve their professional goals

Learn more about the Music (M.M.)

Deadlines

• August 1 for fall admission
• December 1 for spring admission
• May 1 for summer admission

Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.

Admission Requirements

WTAMU Graduate School application

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• Submit a one-page letter of intent or a one-page artistic statement
• Submit portfolio or a collection of 20 images
• Interview with the major professor of the prospective student’s intended studio
• Students should not apply to the M.F.A. program in studio art unless they have completed a minimum of thirty-six (36) undergraduate hours in art at an accredited institution
  • Applicants who do not meet this requirement should contact an undergraduate adviser for information on an undergraduate degree in art

Learn more about the Studio Arts M.F.A.

Deadlines

• April 10 for fall admission

All material should be sent / delivered  by April 10 of each year to the Graduate School.