Dr. Donna Vandiver, Graduate Advisor
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ADMISSION AS A MASTER'S STUDENT:
Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. A $50.00 (U.S. currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

•  You may apply online through the ApplyTexas Application.
• Paper Applications: Application for Admission (PDF) OR INTERNATIONAL Application for Admission (PDF)

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled,one official transcript from each senior level post secondary institution attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work).

If you have between a 2.5 and 2.74 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your Bachelor's, your application packet will be reviewed by the graduate faculty for admission consideration.

Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.

If you are an international applicant, please visit the International Student web page for other admission requirements that may apply to this program.

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