St. Cloud State's fall 2016 enrollment is more than 15,000, including approximately 1,856 graduate students.
The Career Center at St. Cloud State serves students throughout their time at SCSU, not just in their final year. It is their goal to make students engaged in the career process so when it is time to apply, students have the skills needed to succeed. If you are thinking about graduate school, please check out their resource on Exploring Graduate School with some important things to consider when looking
SCSU offers a wide variety of graduate programs. You can visit with a career counselor or use career resources in our Career Center located in Centennial Hall in Room 215 or visit www.stcloudstate.edu/careercenter/. We also encourage you to review SCSU’s programs to identify those of greatest interest to you. Visit the program descriptions for each program to research their requirements and expectations. Compare that to your academic background, professional experience, interests
Complete the online application.
Complete the online application.
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An applicant must meet ONE of the following Grade Point Average (GPA) standards to be eligible for admission consideration to the School of Graduate Studies:
An applicant with graduate coursework must meet one of the above requirements plus possess at least an overall 3.00 GPA (4.0 scale) in his/her graduate
Some programs have additional admission requirements and materials to be submitted. Find these details at the beginning of each program description in the graduate catalog. You can also contact the graduate program coordinator for any questions directly related to your program.
Yes! We can evaluate your application if you are in the process of completing a bachelor degree. Applicants without a completed bachelor degree at
The application fee is waived for McNair Scholars, Veterans or those currently serving in the US Armed Services and their military spouses. We cannot process an application until we have received the application fee.
When all required application materials have been received by the School of Graduate Studies and minimum academic requirements have been met your application file will be sent to the graduate program for review by a graduate faculty committee. An admission recommendation will be made at the program level and will be returned to the School of Graduate Studies for final review. A letter will be mailed to you informing you of the admission outcome.
Please contact the School of Graduate Studies via phone or e-mail to supply updated details. Contact details: 320-308-2114 or e-mail graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu. Our staff will change your application details within the database.
No, do not wait. Submit your application and application fee before deadlines. Do not miss the application deadline waiting for your test scores or accompanying materials. Be sure to note your test date on your application. Admission materials will be kept on file, even if they are received before the application.
You can check to see if we have received your transcripts by logging back into your admission application account.
You can check to see if we have received your test scores by logging back into your admission application account.
You can check the status of your application by logging back into your admission application account.
To make any changes to your application, contact the School of Graduate Studies
Most programs can accommodate a delay.
Access the form
Register with the Career Center or pick up a graduate assistantship application at the School of Graduate Studies in the Administrative Services Building, Room 121.
You can access the graduate catalog
View fall and spring class schedules using the online Course Schedule.
View summer class schedules
You can contact the Financial Aid Office at (320) 308-2047 or visit their
The School of Graduate Studies at St. Cloud State University is located on campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Our office is located in the Administrative Services Building, Room 121.