How to Apply to the MSE Counseling Program
To apply to the MSE Counseling program at Wayne State College, you must first apply to general graduate study and then apply to the Counseling program itself, which requires a list of material to submit.
Application timeline
When you apply, follow the procedures below and note the timeline for your expected start date listed in the chart. After reviewing your materials, you may be invited for a program interview. Applications are only reviewed after the associated deadline, and all materials must be submitted by this date for consideration.
| Enrollment term | Application opens | Deadline for consideration | Review period | Notice of admission decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Aug. 1 | Oct. 1 | October | November |
| Summer | Aug. 1 | Oct. 1 | October | November |
| Fall | Aug. 1 | March 1 | March | April |
If you begin your application process prior to these due dates and all required materials are not submitted by the due date, you will need to reapply to the WSC graduate school as outlined in Step 1 and resubmit your materials in the application portal in accordance with the next available consideration date.
Step 1: Apply to graduate study at WSC
General graduate admission to WSC precedes application to the Counseling program.
International Students
If you are an international student, please follow the international graduate student admission requirements. Please contact Amy Albrecht with the Office of Admissions for any questions regarding admission for international students at [email protected].
Step 2: Complete and submit program application materials
You must finish creating your myWSC account to complete this step if not a current/previous student. Complete program application materials by referring to the instructions in your email to access the application portal. In the application portal, you will be expected to complete and submit the following:
- Program application
- Learning agreement
- Affirmation of conduct (and subsequent court documents as applicable)
- Statement of purpose
- Contact information for a minimum of three recommendations
You will also find additional instructions in the application portal related to completing:
- Transcript submission
- Statement of purpose
- Minimum GPA statement if applicable