Frequently asked questions about graduate admissions
- What is needed to apply?
- What should I do to be readmitted into the graduate program?
- What happens if my application is incomplete?
- What are the deadlines for application and financial aid?
- What are my chances of getting an assistantship?
(For M.A./Ph.D. students only) - Should I contact the professor I am interested in working with?
- When will I hear a response?
- How do I find information about taking the GRE?
- Some of the M.Ed. programs are similar. Which one should I apply for?
- How do I register for classes?
- Additional questions?
What is needed to apply?
Prospective students must apply both to the School of Kinesiology and the
Graduate School. The Graduate School application must be completed
online and the fee ($75 for permanent U.S. residents, $95 for
international students) paid by credit card. The School of Kinesiology
requires a completed School of Kinesiology application form, a copy of
the Graduate School application form, GRE scores, copies of transcripts,
three letters of recommendation, and a scholarly writing sample. All
School of Kinesiology application materials
must be submitted by December 15 for the following fall
semester.
What should I do to be readmitted into the graduate program?
M.A. and Ph.D. students need to do two things:
1) Fill out a
Change of Status/Readmission Application Form [.pdf], available
from the Graduate School Admissions Office located at 309 Johnston Hall
(which includes a $75 fee) and
2) Contact your adviser. More information can be found
at
www.grad.umn.edu/current_students/registration/
What happens if my application is incomplete?
An incomplete application will not be processed until all application
material, including the application fee, have been received. If
something is missing from your application, you will receive one notice
from the Graduate School Admissions Office. You will be automatically
notified when the application is complete and under review by the
faculty. The School of Kinesiology will inform you via e-mail when your
application material has been received.
What are the deadlines for application and financial aid?
M.A./Ph.D. students:
The deadline for priority applicants for the following fall semester is
December 15. The graduate assistantship applications are also due at
this time. Late applicants must exhibit exceptional credentials and are
subject to adviser availability.
M.Ed. students:
The deadline for applicants for the following fall semester is July 1 for
the School of Kinesiology.
What are my chances of getting an assistantship?
(For M.A./Ph.D. students only)
Assistantships in the department are competitive and the number of
assistantships given each year is limited. Your chances for getting an
assistantship vary from year to year depending on availability and
funding. Applicants must not assume that they will be awarded an
assistantship automatically if they are accepted into the
program.
Should I apply for an M.A. or an M.Ed.? What is the difference?
There are a number of differences between the M.A. program and the M.Ed.
Both programs are designed to educate students in their chosen degree
path and prepare them for professional or academic work. For more
information to help you decide which is the right
master's program for you, see M.A. or
M.Ed./professional studies?
Should I contact the professor I am interested in working with?
Applicants should contact the professor
that they are interested in working with. It helps facilitate the
application process and familiarizes the professor with you and your
interests.
When will I hear a response?
It depends on what time of year you applied to the program and when you
wish to start. Applicants that wish to start in the fall and who applied
by the due date (January 15th) should find out by late March.
Assistantship applicants will find out if they received an assistantship
in mid-April. If you are a potential M.A. or Ph.D. student and have not
received a response by mid-April, you should contact the Graduate
Studies Office at 612-625-6718. M.Ed. students should contact Student
Services at 612-625-6501. Applicants who apply at other times of the
year will hear a response after a minimum of eight
weeks.
How do I find information about taking the GRE?
Information, descriptions of the GRE, test dates, registration, and test
center locations can be found at
www.gre.org. Students can also find out
information about the GRE by calling 609-771-7670 or by mail at:
GRE-Educational Testing Service, Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541.
University Counseling and Consulting Services' Testing Center's Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Center administers the GRE General and Writing Tests on the Minneapolis Campus.
Some of the M.Ed. programs are similar, which one should I apply for?
In applied kinesiology, the
options are sport and exercise science, sport management, and
developmental/adapted physical education.
The M.Ed./initial licensure program is for individuals pursuing initial licensure in physical education.
How do I register for classes?
Students first need to consult their adviser to determine what classes are
required or recommended. Students should keep in mind that some classes
are offered only in the fall or spring semester, and should plan
accordingly. After consulting with their adviser, students should go to
One Stop to
register. Enter the web registration system where you will be asked for
your Internet ID and password. If it is your first time registering for
classes and you do not have this information, then follow the steps to
initiate your internet account before registering for
classes.
Additional questions
Check the
Graduate School Catalog,
Graduate
School Student Handbook, or the University of Minnesota’s
Graduate School web site at:
www.grad.umn.edu for more
information.
Revised June 2009