Master Application Information

MS Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • CV/Resume

  • Personal Statement

  • Three recommendations

  • College transcripts (from all colleges/universities attended)

application instructions

We begin accepting application forms on September 1st, and all application materials (including recommendations) are due by February 15th, for admissions consideration beginning the following Fall.

Decisions are typically delivered within 4-6 weeks after the submission deadline.

We do not accept applications for spring or summer admissions consideration.

Review the following application instructions for information regarding our admission criteria. 

    Application and Fee

    Applicants need to create an online account (here) and can work on different sections of the application at different points. Remember to save any section you work on before exiting your account. 

    Applicants need to submit their application and application fee by the February 15th program application deadline. We do not offer application fee waivers. We do not accept late applications. We do not accept nor review applications for spring or summer admissions consideration. 

    Bachelor’s Degree and GPA

    A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college must be completed prior to starting our program. An applicant may be in progress with their bachelor's degree at the time of application submission. A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is accepted. 

    A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. For applicants just below the GPA requirement, please contact the MS Program Manager to discuss strategy for applying. 

    CV/Resume

    Upload your CV/resume in PDF or Word format. Document your professional experiences, which can include paid or unpaid experiences (e.g. work, research, practicums, and/or internships, etc.) as well as other accomplishments (e.g. education, trainings, publications, presentations, and/or special recognitions). 

    No specific format is required, however, reverse chorological order (e.g. 2023, 2022, etc.) is preferred for all sections. Use good judgement when presenting information and for format. 

    Personal Statement

    Format: 1-3 pages, 1-inch margins, single-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman font. Upload your personal statement in PDF or Word format.

    Statement Focus: For your personal statement, focus on where you have been, where you are going, and how this degree will get you there. 

    Tips: Avoid summarizing your resume/CV. Be concise – more information is not always better. Proofread.

    Three Recommendations

    Your application requires three (3) professional recommendations. After entering your recommenders’ names and email addresses, the application system will send an email to them with instructions for direct electronic submission. Recommenders must each submit an evaluation form and letter of recommendation for the recommendation to be considered complete. 

    The application system will let you track which recommenders have submitted and allow you to send email reminders to those who have not submitted. Recommenders have until the February 15th application deadline to submit. Incomplete or missing recommendations will result in an incomplete application. 

    Recommenders can be professional and/or academic. Recommenders should not be personal friends, acquaintances or family members. Only academic recommendations are not required. Letters of recommendations are preferred on letterhead. 

    College Transcripts

    Upload PDF copies of transcripts for each college or university you attended. If one transcript shows the record of another institution, you must also include a transcript for that other institution. Failure to provide all transcripts will delay your application from being considered complete and may make your application submission late. 

    We recommend you start collecting your transcripts early. As you receive them, convert them to PDFs and then upload them to your application. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded initially. If admitted, you will be required to provide final official transcripts. 

    Graduate Exams

    Graduate exams, such as the GRE, GMAT, etc., are not required for our non-thesis MS program. You do not need to include graduate exam scores in your application. 

    Online Application
    PDF App Instructions

    International Applicants

    Please note that questions regarding the TOEFL and IELTS exams and requirements can be found on the International Admissions webpage. 

    Any questions regarding TOEFL should be directed to the International Admissions office by email at IAO@sa.utah.edu or by phone at 801-581-3091. 

    Please be familiar with these scores prior to applying and have official scores submitted directly to the University of Utah (code 4853).

    Frequently Asked Questions

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