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Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements

Applying for Graduate Study

The admissions review board carefully considers each applicant’s academic record, essay, recommendation letters, scores on appropriate standardized tests, and other factors that reflect a student’s academic potential and motivation.

In addition to having a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution, graduate applicants must also meet appropriate academic department criteria to be eligible for admission. Students should consult with program coordinators or advisors about specific admissions requirements.

The College of Graduate Studies considers applications on a rolling admission basis. Students may apply at any time of the year. Students may take up to 12 graduate credits before being officially admitted to the program.

Step-by-Step Admission Application Procedures

Students wishing to apply to all graduate programs should follow these procedures.

  1. Set up your iGrad account.
  2. Schedule an appointment with the program coordinator or an advisor. Initial contact may be made via e-mail or by telephone.
  3. Review specific requirements required by the degree program you are applying to on the following pages: MAT, MBA, MEd, MS, CAGS, and EdD. There are no additional requirements for those applying to educator certification non-degree programs.
  4. Complete an online application available in iGrad. Alternatively, request an application packet from our office or download the application now (PDF 291kb). Complete official application forms and submit non-refundable application fee.
  5. Order official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school(s) to the College of Graduate Studies.
  6. Submit three recommendations as instructed in your application.
  7. Take the MAT or the GRE. The GRE is required for Athletic Training candidates and Master of Science candidates. If you're applying for Educator Certification, you must submit passing scores on the PRAXIS I unless you already hold educator certification in a different area or have already earned a master's degree.
  8. Submit a formal statement of professional goals, documenting interest and intent, and a current resumé.
  9. If you are an international student, please review the additional requirements on the international students admissions page.
  10. Submit the completed application and all necessary forms and materials to:
College of Graduate Studies
MSC 11
Plymouth State University
17 High Street
Plymouth NH, 03264

Admission Status

Students who have applied to the program may be fully admitted pending completion of necessary requirements, or denied admission. Students must meet all requirements associated with their offer of admission in order to be fully endorsed in the specific program to which they are applying. Successful applicants will receive a letter detailing the status of their admittance.

All applications for admission become part of PSU’s permanent records and will not be returned. Access to this material is limited under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. Materials received as part of the application process will not be duplicated for personal use by the applicant nor forwarded to a third party. Please note: PSU is under no obligation to accept more than 12 credits taken at PSU prior to admittance into a degree program. Courses older than six years at the time of admittance may not be counted toward a degree.

Thank you for your interest in graduate study at Plymouth State University. We look forward to receiving your application!

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This page was last revised: 5/12/2009