ADMISSION TO A GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM (DEPARTMENT ADMISSION)

1. After admission to WSU Graduate Status, completed applications from students who have a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a four (4) point scale from their baccalaureate degree granting institution will be forwarded to the appropriate department for admission review and recommendation for admission into a degree program. Check the departmental sections of the catalog to determine additional criteria such as a higher GPA, test scores, references, etc.
2. Students with a cumulative grade point average lower than required by their graduate department from their baccalaureate degree granting institution may be granted provisional status from the Graduate Studies Office. Students admitted on a provisional basis may be required to achieve at least a 3.00 GPA in their first 12 semester hours of 600 level course work before being permitted to apply for a graduate degree program. In addition, provisionally admitted students will be required to satisfy any course work deficiencies or additional admission criteria indicated by the department/program to which the student is applying. Upon completion of the 12 semester hours and/or other requirements, the student must formally apply for admission to a degree program by contacting the Office of Graduate Studies, Maxwell 105, 507--457--5038. A registration hold will indicate when students have reached this level.
3. Following receipt of the departmental recommendation, the Office of Graduate Studies will notify the student of the action taken on the application.
4. Students unable to satisfy departmental or above stated requirements will be allowed to continue to enroll in graduate level course work as a Graduate Special student, not as a degree seeking student.

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