Requirements and Details
Requirements
Complete admission and program requirements are found in the University Catalog.
The Higher Education & Student Affairs M.S. program begins a new cohort each Fall semester.
Priority Deadlines
The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15 with an additional deadline of March 15. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Aug. 1.
Applications will be reviewed upon completion of all application materials. Students applying for graduate assistantships and international students are strongly encouraged to apply by the Jan. 15 deadline. Applications received after March 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.
Application
When applying for a master's program, the School of Graduate Studies serves as a liaison between the applicant and the master's program. Application materials are completed online and processed by the School of Graduate Studies.
Once all application materials are received, Graduate Studies will forward materials to the master's program for review and an interview will be scheduled. Thereafter, an admission recommendation will be forwarded to Graduate Studies for a final decision and notification to the applicant.
Application Instructions
For all students:- Apply for graduate admission
- Application and application fee
- Statement of Intent
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Minimum of three recommendation letters
- Unofficial transcripts
- No work experience or GRE admission requirement
- WES or NACES course-by-course transcript evaluation
- English proficiency
- Financial information form
Program Admission Requirements
For admission consideration, applicants must meet minimum Graduate Studies admission requirements plus additional program requirements listed below:
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. The degree does not need to be in the Higher Education & Student Affairs field.
Non-Degree Student
If you would like to take courses without pursuing a degree you can register as a Non-Degree Seeking Student. You should contact Dr. Steven McCullar at slmccullar@stcloudstate.edu, for assistance with beginning your coursework.