Applicants interested in earning a master's degree in a program of study must submit the following documents to the Graduate Studies Office:

1. Graduate Studies Degree Application accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $20;
2. one (1) official copy of undergraduate transcripts and official transcripts of any previous graduate work (it is not necessary to send Millersville transcripts);
3. three (3) recommendations;
4. statement of academic and professional goals;
5. an official score report on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)--see specific department for preferred test;
6. any additional information required by the specific department (applicants should refer to the appropriate sections of this catalog for individual program admission requirements).

It is recommended that applications for degree programs be submitted three (3) months prior to the semester in which the student plans to begin course work.

Admission to master's degree programs is contingent on the recommendations of the department in which the student proposes to study. After reviewing the applications and supporting materials, the department may recommend unqualified or provisional admission to a degree program. If the department recommends provisional admission, the conditions shall be clearly stipulated. The student will be notified of admission status by the Graduate Studies Office.



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