1. Full Entrance Requirements
- Entrants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA in all undergraduate work.
- Satisfy and/or meet any and all additional admission requirements of the program where admission is being sought.
CSDA students must provide:
- Response to essay question: What do you hope to do with a master’s degree in College Student Development and Administration? (max. 500 words)
- Writing Sample: 5-7 pages of a previously written research paper OR submit a 5-7 page research paper discussing a current trend in higher education.
CSDA students can provide:
- Reference letter from a faculty member answering the following question: How is this student prepared for the rigor of graduate school, specifically addressing oral and written communication skills? (Optional)
Students who do not meet all of the requirements may be considered for provisional admission.
Admission Procedure
Applicants to the M.A. in CSDA should complete a graduate application and upload your admission documents into the application portal. Have official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent separately from the institution to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.