Graduate Admissions
On-Line Graduate Application for Admission
Health
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Graduate
Degree Reference Form
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Students may enroll in graduate courses after they have made application for graduate study. The procedure requires that students complete the Application for Graduate Study and health form, and that they request a transcript from the undergraduate institution conferring the baccalaureate degree be sent directly to the Admissions Office. An admission application processing fee is required at the time the student first submits the application for admission. The admission fee for domestic students is $30 and the admission fee for international students is $50. This fee does not apply toward tuition or any other fees and is valid for up to one year after the time of initial application. The application processing fee is refundable if the student is denied admission.
Students who wish to be admitted to a graduate degree program should have the baccalaureate degree by having completed a program of courses in the areas of General Education and a major field at a regionally-accredited institution authorized by law to grant such a degree. Students who graduate with a liberal arts degree without teaching credentials and now intend to seek certification in Nebraska must enter a special program which will quality them for certification in Nebraska and at the same time enable them to complete some requirements for a Master of Science in Education degree.
A student with a baccalaureate degree from an institution which is not accredited by one of the six regional associations of colleges and schools recognized by Wayne State College (Middle States Association, New England Association, North Central Association, North West Association, Southern Association, Western Association) may be accepted conditionally, subject to an evaluation after the completion of requirements for formal admission to a graduate degree program. Students must also meet the specific admission requirements listed for each program in addition to the general requirements.
Seniors enrolled at WSC who are in their last semester of completing their requirements for the baccalaureate degree may enroll for graduate study if they meet the other requirements for graduate admission. They are limited to six graduate hours and fifteen total hours for that term.
At the time of admission to Graduate Studies, students may be placed in one of the following classifications:
- Degree Graduate Student. For
the student who intends to earn the Master's or
Specialist degree. Have an official transcript of
all undergraduate and graduate study sent to the
Admissions Office by each institution attended.
- Certificate Renewal. For the student seeking certificate renewal. If your baccalaureate degree was earned at an institution other than WSC, but you want WSC to be your approving institution for certificate renewal, have an official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study with the appropriate forms sent to the Admissions Office by each institution attended. Need to report in which state you presently hold certification and in what specialty area.
- Students Working Toward Endorsements.
For those students who do not intend to complete
the Master's degree but intend to complete several
courses in a designed course of study. Have an official
transcript of undergraduate and graduate study sent
to the Admissions Office by each institution attended.
Need to report the type of endorsement you are seeking
(initial or additional), the area of endorsement
you will be working on, if you are certified to
teach in Nebraska, and in which state you presently
hold certification. Request an evaluation from the
Registrar's Office.
- Students Working Toward an Additional
Major. For those students who do not intend
to complete a bachelor's degree but intend to complete
several courses in an additional major. Have an
official transcript of undergraduate study sent
to the Admissions Office by each institution attended.
Need to report the major desired. Request an evaluation
from the Registrar's Office.
- Students Working Toward an Additional
Baccalaureate Degree. For those students
who do not intend to complete the Master's degree
but who will complete requirements for another undergraduate
degree as stated in the catalog. Have an official
transcript of undergraduate and graduate study sent
to the Admissions Office by each institution attended.
Need to report the degree/major desired (BA, BS).
Request an evaluation from the Registrar’s
Office.
- Non-Degree/Special Post-Graduate Student Status. For those students who intend to take an occasional course for personal enrichment or transfer to another institution. Since a public college has an obligation to make its resources available for a broad range of purposes not confined to the pursuit of specific degrees, anyone holding an undergraduate regionally accredited baccalaureate or professional degree may register for individual courses at the graduate level without making application to a degree program. Submission of an official transcript is optional, but recommended if you indicate this type of admission. Special Post-Graduate Students must meet prerequisite conditions, as determined by the instructor, for admission into specific courses. Special Post-Graduate Students are not admitted to the Graduate School; they are only given permission to enroll in graduate courses. Should a Special Post-Graduate Student wish to work toward a graduate degree, an additional endorsement, or certificate renewal at a later date, he/she will be required to apply for admission to a graduate program and file transcripts.
MBA Degree Admission Criteria
Applicants will be screened and evaluated on a number of factors that demonstrate high promise for academic achievement. Each applicant must be approved by the Director of the MBA program and the Dean of Business and Technology. All of the following factors are considered together in granting admission to the program.
Admission is determined primarily by a combination of upper-level undergraduate GPA and score on the Graduate Management Admission Test. The student must have: 1,000 points or more based upon the following formula: 200 times the upper level GPA (4.00 system) plus the GMAT score or 950 points based on the formula: 200 times the overall GPA plus the GMAT score. Candidates must receive a minimum GMAT score of 450.
Other measures or indicators of high promise that will be reviewed are:
- Names and addresses of three references
- Relevant work and leadership experience
- Performance on other testing devices
- Rank in graduating class
Where the applicant's undergraduate record is unclear,
a written qualifying examination may be required in
one or more business disciplines.
Any applicant not meeting the above requirements may be fully admitted by special action of the MBA graduate committee. Students must meet the criteria for full admission to be fully admitted by special action before enrolling beyond nine credit hours.
Students taking MBA core courses must be either temporarily or fully admitted to the MBA program.
MSE, MS, or Specialist's Degree Admission
Criteria
- One official set of transcripts from the undergraduate institution conferring the baccalaureate degree must be sent directly to the WSC Admissions Office.
- All graduate students seeking an MSE, MS, or Specialist's
degree must submit scores on the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) General Test. GRE scores will
be used as an assessment tool along with other criteria
to determine admission status. Each program will
determine the manner in which the requirement is
to be administered. See the specific information
for each program concerning these admission requirements.
The test may be taken at any Educational Testing
Service testing center. Further information concerning
the administration of the GRE may be obtained through
the School of Education and Counseling or the Graduate
Office. Students seeking to enroll in a Master's
degree program without GRE scores may be provisionally
admitted for one (1) semester.
- Students must supply the names and contact information of three references. At least one reference should be familiar with the student’s academic potential.
- Students must present an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.00 scale for regular admission. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 may be admitted provisionally with a review of their status after completing 9 hours of graduate work.
- Students who graduate with a liberal arts degree without teaching credentials and now intend to enter the teaching profession must enter a special program, which will qualify them for certification in Nebraska and at the same time enable them to complete some requirements for a master’s degree.
International Students
Wayne State College offers international student admission through the F-1 student or Exchange Visitor J-1 Program. International students wishing to be admitted to WSC must submit the following: the completed international application for admission form, the application processing fee of $50 (U.S. currency), one passport-size photograph, academic records with official English translation, official evidence of required English language skills (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, or comparable English language testscore reports), an official score report for any required standardized test for graduate study (GRE or GMAT), letter of recommendation, 300-500 word handwritten statement of educational intent, statement of educational interests, and evidence of financial support. Recommended completed application for admission deadlines for international students applying for admission to WSC are as follows:
Fall term: June 1
Spring term: October 1
Any summer term: March 1
All required application materials should be received by the WSC Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline as noted above in order to allow mailed materials to reach the proper destination for timely visa applications.
International students attending WSC must be continually enrolled in a WSC approved health insurance policy that includes medical evaluation and treatment as well as repatriation benefits. If the student does not have such coverage the institution will help him/her obtain the proper insurance.
International students and scholars accepted by WSC may enter the United States with a student (F-1) or J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa. In accordance with U.S. Immigration Law, I-20 or DS-2019 forms (certificates of eligibility) for F-1 or J-1 visas can be issued only to persons who are intending to pursue a full-time course of study at an American college or university or are participating in an exchange program. Visa inquiries should be addressed to: International Student Advisor, Wayne State College, 1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE 68787.
International graduate students entering WSC may
be required to enroll in transitional courses based
on the recommendations/reports of professional and
certified credential evaluation services (i.e., Educational
Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services
(WES), etc.) to ensure the student has the appropriate
undergraduate background to be successful in his/her
graduate course of study. Full-time status for graduate
students is 9 credit hours. On-campus employment pursuant
to the terms of a scholarship, fellowship, or assistantship
is deemed to be part of the academic program of a
student otherwise taking a full course of study and
may be counted toward full-time status according to
federal regulations - contact the International Student
Advisor for clarification and guidelines.
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