How To Apply

Follow these steps to apply to for admission to WSU Graduate Study programs.
1

Apply

Using the link provided below, log in and begin using the WSU School of Graduate Studies Online Application. You will either use your existing StarID or you will be asked to create a new StarID. 

Please Note: WSU is no longer accepting paper applications for admission to Graduate Study programs. Please use the Online Application for Admission.

The Graduate Programs in Athletic Training, Nursing, Special Education, and Professional Science Masters programs will require an additional paper application form specific for their department. Please visit these respective website links to access application forms.

2

Application Fee

WSU requires a $20 application fee that can be paid online. If mailing a check or money order, please have it made out to Winona State University. All first time graduate applications require this fee. Payment of this fee as an undergraduate student does not waive this fee for the graduate application.

3

Transcripts

Request one official transcript directly from each institution that you have attended. You do not need to request transcripts from other Minnesota State schools, as we have access to print each other’s transcripts. Transcripts should be mailed to:

Winona State University
School of Graduate Studies
PO Box 5838
Winona MN
55987-5838.

All transcripts should be submitted directly by each institution to the School of Graduate Studies Office. Transcripts must show that the student has received a Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an appropriate national accrediting body, a regional accrediting agency, or by the reporting state agency of the state in which the college or university is located.

4

Admissions

Admission to Graduate Study does not mean admission to a degree or certificate program. Applications for a degree or certificate program will be reviewed by the department offering that program. You will be notified, in writing, if you are admitted or denied admission to the program.

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International Students

Please follow the steps below to apply for admission to a graduate program at Winona State
University:

  • Complete the WSU Graduate Application for Admissions and the International Student Application (PDF).
  • Provide original bank statement(s) with a minimum balance of $21,687.00 US dollars. Bank statement(s) or verification of deposit(s) must be dated within six months of application date, must be originals and should include information such as bank details, balance, currency and the name of the account holder. Please submit these documents to the International Student & Scholar Services Office.
  • If you have attended a university outside of the United States, send official course evaluations (evaluated by ECE, WES or another recognized agency) directly to the School of Graduate Studies Office from the evaluation agency for each international institution attended
  • If you have attended a university in the United States, send one official transcript from each institution you attended.
  • Send an official TOEFL or IELTS report with a minimum IBT score of 90 for the TOEFL and 6.5 for the IELTS. Documents must be sent to the School of Graduate Studies Office directly from the agency issuing the report. For admission to a graduate program, students must meet the minimum language proficiency requirement. Departments may set a higher passing number for their programs. Please review departmental websites for additional information.
  • Please provide a photocopy of your passport to the International Student & Scholar Services Office.
  • All students are required to complete a WSU Student Immunization Record. Those students born on or before Dec. 31, 1956 are required to complete the form, but are not required to supply immunization dates. All others (except those with a physician signed medical or notarized conscientious exemption) are required to have the following immunizations:
    • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): one dose is required after your 1st birthday
    • Diphtheria-Tetanus (tD): Must be within the last 10 years 

Wisconsin Reciprocity

If you are a Wisconsin resident please submit an Online Reciprocity Application. Select "Apply for MN-WI tuition reciprocity."