Graduate Admission
Instruction Sheet For Graduate Applications
Please read the instructions below carefully before completing the on-line application.
Please read the instructions below carefully before completing the on-line application.
The on-line graduate application requires a browser capable of handling forms. If you cannot submit your application on-line, please download the application (under Forms) and mail.
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a non-refundable $40 graduate application fee for graduate degree-seeking, licensure seeking, certificate seeking, and non-degree students. Ph.D. students must pay a non-refundable $50 graduate application fee.
The appropriate graduate application fee will be charged to your ESU account when your application is processed (see the application fee amounts listed below). This application fee will be billed with your tuition and fees. You are responsible for paying the application fee regardless of your enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and is charged for processing your application. If you have previously paid the graduate application fee, then you will not be charged again. After your application is processed, you will receive an informational letter from the Graduate Office with instructions on how to access your tuition and fee statement via your Buzz In account.
A degree-seeking student is one who is applying for admission to the Graduate School for the purpose of obtaining a graduate degree. If you are not in this category, refer to the section below concerning non-degree-seeking students.
Carefully read the entire instruction sheet before completing the application. Answer all questions on the application.
The Application for Admission cannot be reviewed until all official transcripts are on file. Supporting application materials are non-returnable. Students must submit an official transcripts from each institution attended. Transcripts are considered official only if they are received directly from the institution in a sealed envelope. Students who received their undergraduate degree at Emporia State do not need to submit a copy of their ESU undergraduate transcript. Students who enroll in graduate courses without having been admitted to graduate study by a department risk the possibility that their course work may not be applicable toward a degree.
Major: All majors and majors with concentrations are listed on the on-line application. A complete listing of degrees offered is listed under Graduate Degrees Offered.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CERTIFICATE, LICENSURE OR NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS:
Post-baccalaureate students who are not in a degree seeking program will be charged undergraduate tuition for courses numbered 100-499. Courses numbered 500 and above will be charged at the graduate rate. The full-time tuition rate in the Fall and Spring semesters does not apply to these students. All courses are charged by the credit hour regardless of the number of enrolled hours. Please direct any questions regarding tuition and fees to the Cashiers Office, 620-341-5170.
A certificate seeking student is one who is applying for admission to the Graduate School for the purpose of obtaining a certificate.
Certificate students must complete all items on the graduate application (be sure to answer question 20 correctly). Current masters students must complete a separate application if they are also applying for a certificate program.
The Application for Admission cannot be reviewed until all official transcripts are on file. Students must submit an official transcript from each institution attended. Transcripts are considered official only if they are received directly from the institution in a sealed envelope. Students who received their undergraduate/masters degree at Emporia State do not need to submit a copy of their ESU transcript.
All certificate programs are listed on the on-line application. A complete listing of certificates offered is listed under Graduate Degrees Offered.
If you are taking coursework for licensure purposes, you must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Licensure students must complete all items on the graduate application (be sure to answer question #20 correctly.).
Under question #20, students must choose the licensure they are seeking from the drop down listing. Questions concerning any of the licensure programs can be directed to Shannon Hall, Educational Licensure/Certification Officer, 620-341-5412 or shall6@emporia.edu.
A non-degree student is a student with at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution who desires to enroll in the Graduate School to earn credit for the purpose of personal enrichment or simply to engage in additional studies.
Non-degree students MUST COMPLETE all items on the graduate application.
Under question #20, choose Non-degree under Graduate Degree Sought.
Non-degree enrollment does not constitute formal admission to Emporia State University graduate studies. The Graduate Faculty reserves the right to decide whether the credit earned in course(s) enrolled in while a non-degree student will apply toward a degree program. A maximum of 12 approved hours earned under this status may be applied to a degree program.
If you are applying to a certificate program, please see instructions above.
Last updated 02/23/05
by: Peggy Anderson
e-mail: andersop@emporia.edu