Admission to graduate study is granted by the Dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the faculty in the graduate program. Applicants seeking admission to this master’s degree program must submit the information noted below. Before starting the online application, gather all information and documents for all of the admission requirements so that they can be uploaded into the application system. All materials must be received before review will begin.

• A completed online Graduate School Application
  • Go to the Kansas State University Graduate School home page and click on “Apply Now.” Follow the prompts for completing the application process.
  • Application Deadlines:
    • U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents – Applications are accepted throughout the year.
    International Students – The online application, application fee, test scores, transcripts, financial documents, and all required application materials need to be submitted by the following dates:
    • January 1 for fall (August) enrollment
    • August 1 for spring (January) enrollment
    • December 1 for summer (June) enrollment

• Graduate School Application Fee
  • Domestic Students – A $65 application fee is required for all domestic students; the application will not be processed without this fee. The fee can be paid by credit card when completing the online application.
  • International Students – A $75 application fee is required; the application will not be processed without this fee. The fee can be paid by credit card when completing the online application.

• Official Transcripts
  • You must upload into the online application system a scanned copy (PDF preferred) of the official transcript(s) from each college or university where you received your bachelor's degree(s) and completed any post baccalaureate course work or degrees. Transcripts become part of your records at Kansas State University and cannot be returned. Please be aware that printouts from university student portals are not considered a copy of your official transcript. If you are admitted, you will be required to submit an official transcript for GPA and degree conferral verification from the institution(s) where you received your degree(s) and completed any post-baccalaureate credits. Students whose transcripts are not in English must furnish a translation by an appropriate authority. Failure to list any colleges or universities attended may result in dismissal from the university. For consideration for regular admission, applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in their junior and senior years of the bachelor’s program. Those with GPA’s between 2.65 and 2.99 may be considered for probationary admission if it can be demonstrated that there is potential for success in the graduate program. This potential is demonstrated, in part, on the basis of results from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).

• Statement of Goals and Professional Experience
  • You must upload into the online application system a 1-2 page, double-spaced statement that includes the following information:
    • Career and professional goals and aspirations, and how being accepted to the program will benefit the goals and aspirations;
    • The reason for interest in seeking the master’s degree in college student development;
    • Evidence of motivation, leadership, and strong work ethic; and
    • Professional experiences that support application.
  • The paper is to be well written and thoughtfully presented. For resources to help with writing the paper, see the Purdue Writing Lab (OWL).

• A Professional Resume or Vita
  • You must upload into the online application system a professional resume or vita that includes previous academic degrees, past and present employment, professional activities and roles, and other pertinent information.

• English Language Proficiency
  • To demonstrate competence in the English language, an official report of scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System - academic exam (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE) must be sent to Kansas State University for all applicants whose primary language is not English. Enter your scores in the online application and upload the report of your scores. Learn more about English proficiency requirements on the K-State Graduate School International Student Admissions web page.

International applicants must meet the same academic standards for admission as those required of domestic students. When applying for admission, international applicants must provide an Affidavit of Financial Support and documentation of English language proficiency. Detailed information about these issues is provided on the K-State Graduate School International Student Admissions web page.

In some cases, a student may wish to take a course(s) prior to being admitted in a degree program. In these cases, a person must be admitted as a non-degree student. No more than nine credit hours earned as a non-degree student may be applied toward an advanced degree. However, successful completion of any hours taken as a non-degree student does not guarantee admission into the program. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial assistance. A faculty advisor is not assigned to non-degree students.