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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Application and Admission Process

Admission to Graduate Studies

You will need the following:

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Forms and Dates from Graduate Studies (AS 121)
  • Application for Admission to Advanced Studies from Graduate Studies (AS 121)
  • Three references
  • Fees for application and GRE exam.

Acceptance into the Graduate School permits you to attend graduate courses as SCSU, but does not automatically admit a student into an Information Media graduate program.

Process

  • Schedule Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
  • Take GRE exam.
  • Turn in completed Application for Admission to Advanced Studies to Graduate Studies (AS 121) with application fee ($35.00).
  • Contact personal references and have them mail recommendation letters.

Items to Note

  • Individuals working on media licensure only are not required to apply for graduate studies.
  • If you are considering the master's degree, it is highly recommended to apply as early as possible.
  • The GRE can be taken on computer. When taking the computer version, the test will be scored as you complete it.
  • You will be assigned an adviser when the process has been completed to this point.
  • Cost of GRE can change each year.
  • Information Media only requires the general GRE test (Verbal, Math and Analytical Writing).
  • Scores and reference letters should be sent to:
    St. Cloud State University
    121 Administrative Services
    720 - 4th Avenue South
    St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

For more information, see the Graduate Studies web site.