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Individuals seeking admission to Fairmont State must have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or be in the final semester before degree completion. All degree-seeking applicants must:
- Submit an application to the Office of Admissions. Apply online at https://www.fairmontstate.edu/apply; or an application forms can be found at https://www.fairmontstate.edu/files/institutionalforms/formrepo/Graduate%20Application%201_17.pdf.
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate/graduate coursework to the Office of Admissions. Students are required to provide the official copy of all transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants cannot be admitted without an official transcript on file.
- Include a $50 non-refundable application fee good for 2 years.
- Submit housing and financial aid request forms (if applicable)
Additional application materials for individual programs may include, but are not limited to:
- Scores on graduate aptitude tests, such as Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Graduate Management, Admission Test (GMAT), or Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam (PLT).
- Writing sample
- Letters of recommendation
Once all materials have been received, the College/School will evaluate applicant credentials and make an admission decision regarding acceptance into the program. After reviewing student’s credentials, the Graduate Director of the program may determine the student should fulfill certain requirements or prerequisites for the degree before beginning graduate degree program. These requirements will be specified by the College/School at the time of acceptance into the program. Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission criteria may be admitted provisionally.
The Office of Graduate Studies will notify the student of their admission status once a decision has been made. If admitted, a faculty advisor will be assigned and assist the student in creating a degree plan leading to the attainment of student’s academic and professional goals. Students who are admitted must enroll in program coursework within 12 months or reapply for admission to the program.
All credentials submitted in support of an application for admission become the property of the University and will not be returned to the student. Any student admitted upon the basis of false credentials will be subject to immediate dismissal from the University.
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