Application Requirements

Application Requirements

App State's School of Graduate Studies works in collaboration with graduate programs to manage the application process.

Start by reviewing the two sets of requirements: those set by the graduate school and those set by your program of interest. It's important to know exactly what should be included in your application as you will not be able to complete it without the required documents.

Required Application Materials

  • Graduate School application
  • Application fee (non-refundable $65)
  • Resume or CV
  • Unofficial transcripts from institutions where you have earned a degree(s) (bachelor’s or higher) and/or are currently enrolled in-progress of a degree

Additional Program-Specific Application Materials

Many of App State's graduate programs have specific application requirements in addition to the required materials, such as letters of recommendation and personal statements.

Check below for additional application materials for your program of interest.

Program-Specific Application Materials

Search by program name or type to learn more about program-specific application requirements. Search results will automatically filter as you type.

Master's Programs

  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Test Scores (GRE/GMAT)  

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Undergraduate Accounting degree with a GPA of 3.3 or higher from a regionally accredited school and at least two of three recommendations letters from professors for upper-level courses in their discipline; OR
    • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND five or more years of professional or military work experience; OR
    • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND membership in Beta Gamma Sigma; OR
    • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND professional certification with a quantitative focus (e.g., CPA, CFA, CMA); OR
    • Earned master's degree
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages): Explain your academic and professional goals in the chosen concentration and the value of regional studies to the  compemproary world.
    • Work Sample: Due to the interdisciplinary and community-based nature of Appalachian Studies, a work sample can include written work such as essays, articles, short stories or scripts; music recordings or documentation of performances; sample films, photopgraphy, or websites; or reflections on community engagement projects. Collaborative projects are welcome; however, prospective students must specifically describe their participation in any collaborative work samples submitted with their application.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (1-2 pages): Explain why you are interested in the MSADA program; your short term/long term goals and any extenuating circumstances (if any) that the admissions committee should know
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Personal Statement: Explain your insight into what is involved in becoming and practicing as an Athletic Trainer, your reflection on the observation hours obtained, your professional goals and how the MS-AT degree will help you achieve those goals, and if you are interested in research, also include the faculty member(s) with whom you are most interested in working.
    • Observation Hours: Clinical observation/shadowing under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. You are advised to observe a variety of activities, events, and athletic training settings.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher; OR
    • Earned master's degree
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2): At least one reference letter must be from a faculty member at the applicant's undergraduate degree-granting institution
    • Personal Statement: Describe how your academic background prepares you for graduate school and your interest in Biology and conversations you've had with members of the Biology Department with research in your area of interest. Please also provide research and work experience that you've had that will assist in working towards a Master of Science Degree and you see a MS Degree from App State contributing to your career goals?
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (1-2 pages, single-spaced): Explain what has prompted your interest in obtaining an MBA in Business Administration degree, and what appeals to you about the program at App State in particular? What professional plans or ambitions do you have once you have completed your master's degree? If there are any extenuating circumstances in your record that you would like to share with the admissions committee, please add in this statement.
    • Test Scores (GRE/GMAT)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND 5+ years full-time professional work or military experience, with at least one letter of recommendation from the direct supervisor detailing your role while employed; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.


  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Test Scores (GRE) 

    Test Score Waiver Requirements 

    • A 3.2 average in undergraduate computer science courses involving programming and software engineering, architecture and systems, algorithms and theory, and written communication skills (as demonstrated by a "B" or better in a communication course).
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: Provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (3)
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement 

    • Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
    • Earned master's degree 
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (2)
    • Personal Statement (2-3 pages): Explain the reasons for your interest in pursuing a Master's in English and your preparation for such study.
    • Writing Sample (10-pages, double-spaced): Provide a writing sample demonstrating an ability to analyze texts and present critical research.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement: Explain how a graduate degree in Exercise Science from App State will fit into your career aspirations? Please indicate 1-2 faculty members you would be interested in working with as a graduate student and explain why.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (1-2 pages): Describe the reasons that you want to pursue a graduate degree in Geography at App State.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement: Describe how the MHA program at App State will help you achieve your career goals. Describe your career and experiences to this point. How will they contribute to what you hope to gain, and how can your skills and experiences contribute to the programs learning environment?
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2): One recommendation must be from a recent faculty member or supervisor
    • Personal Statement (2-3 pages): Describe why you wish to pursue an MA in Higher Education, and where do you hope it will take you? 
    • Essay (750 words max): Describe what you believe to be the most important issue facing higher education right now and why.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recomendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): State the reasons you wish to attend Appalachian State's History program. 
    • Writing Sample (6-page minimum): Provide an example of a research paper in which you make an argument using evidence of primary and secondary sources.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
    • Earned master's degree; AND 
    • a sample of written work, such as a research paper
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (3)
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
    • Test Scores (GRE)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Proof of teaching licensure: (classroom/clinical concentration applicants only)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3): If you are a recent graduate, one reference must be a professor
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.


  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Personal Statement (1-2 pages): describe your interest in our program, highlight your professional goals and explain how our program can help you achieve them.
    • Test Scores (GRE) 

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics, statistics or mathematics education; AND
    • GPA 3.2 or higher in undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses (calculus, linear algebra, proof-writing, analysis, probability, and statistical analysis; OR
    • Earned master's degree
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: (instructional technology K-12 facilitation concentration applicants only)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (3): recommendations must be from professors and/or supervisors
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
    • Audition video upload
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement: Describe your career goals and philosophy of nursing.
    • Proof of Licensure: provide a copy of your current, unrestricted RN license for North Carolina or a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) with North Carolina
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-double-spaced pages max): Describe your educational/career background, why you have chosen to apply the program and how the program will help you address your career goals.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Observation Hours
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
    • Earned master's degree
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages): Describe your academic and professional goals in your chosen concentration.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (3)
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your academic and professional goals, including research interests, and identify a potential mentor from the Psychology faculty.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-page, double-spaced max): Explain what has prompted your interest in obtaining an MPA degree, and what appeals to you about the program at App State in particular. What professional plans or ambitions do you have once you have completed your Master's degree? What skills and competencies would you like to gain while in the MPA program? Please be as specific as possible.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • five or more years of relevant work experience in government or nonprofit agency; OR
    • completed 9 credit hours of graduate coursework at an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.4 or higher within the last 5 years
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-page, double-spaced max): Describe your educational/career background, why you have applied to the program and how the program will help you address your career goals.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Writing Sample (4-7 pages, double spaced): Please provide a writing sample in the target language. It should be analytical and demonstrate nuanced thinking and expository skills. 
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: (french / spanish K-12 teaching concentrations applicants only)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3): one reference letter must be from your current school principal or immediate supervisor
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your leadership philosophy as an educator and include your career goals for the next five years.
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: Please provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.1 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
    • Earned master's degree; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 AND 5+ years of professional experience in K-12 education
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3): All letters of recommendation must come from a collegiate or professional work contact; at least 1 reference must speak to your academics and at least 1 reference must speak to your paid or volunteer human service agency experiences
    • Personal Statement (4-pages max): To evaluate suitability for the MSW Program and the social work profession, writing skills, and English proficiency. Required format: 12 point font, double-spaces, one inch margins
      • Discuss the personal and professional experiences that led to the development of your interest in and commitment to a career in social work. Include the particular aspects of social work that you would like to pursue as a professional and why.
      • The National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) Code of Ethics is based on six ethical principles, also referred to as the core values.  Please discuss how all of these core values will inform your practice.
      • Our MSW Program has two concentrations (Individuals and Families, and Community and Organizational Practice) and a crossover design.  Which concentration are you leaning toward, and why?  How will the concentration you did not choose inform your social work practice?
    • NOTE: If you are applying to the Advanced Standing program you should indicate this by including a personal statement for entry into the advanced standing program within your personal statement. The personal statement should include information about how your BSW studies and field experience prepared you for the Advanced Standing Program.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: Provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
    • Video Submission: Create a video introducing yourself, tell us your undergraduate major and what university you attend (ed). Then, we would like you to teach us how to do something. Your topic does not have to be related to speech language pathology. It can be something you do everyday, a hobby, related to work experience or just anything you enjoy. We will be evaluating your ability to effectively communicate.

     


  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your reasons for selecting the MS in Technology program at Appalachian State, and the goal(s) you hope to achieve through graduate study.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher in your bachelor's degree; or
    • Earned master's degree

Certificate Programs

  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe the reasons you wish to pursue a graduate certificate in Geography at Appalachian State University.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Personal Statement (1-page): Describe  why you have chosen to pursue the Elementary Education Graduate Certificate at Appalachian State University.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials needed.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Writing Sample (7-pages max): Provide a writing sample in the target language is required. It should be analytical and demonstrate nuanced thinking and expository skills. The suggested length is 4-7 double-spaced pages.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials needed.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe the reasons you wish to pursue a graduate certificate in Geography at Appalachian State University.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Personal Statement (2-page max): Describe your current teaching situation (school where employed, subject and grade levels taught) and the reason you are seeking teacher licensure in Health and Physical Education.
    • Proof of Employment: Please provide proof of employment in a K-12 health or physical education teaching position at a NC school. This can include a letter from the school or a Residency License Verification form completed by your school human resources department.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Proof of Licensure: Please provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Earned master's degree.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: Provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Proof of RN License: Provide a scanned copy of your current, unrestricted RN license for North Carolina or a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) with North Carolina.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • No additional supplemental materials required.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe the reasons you wish to pursue a graduate certificate in Geography at Appalachian State University.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Personal Statement (3 double-spaced pages max): Explain your educational and/or career background, specifically why you have chosen to apply to this program, and how this program will help you adress your career goals.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2): At least one reference must be from your current school principal or immediate supervisor.
    • Personal Statement: Describe your  personal philosophy of leadership, and explain its development, citing readings, resources, and other references that have influenced your thinking to this point. Explain how this program will further your career goals.
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: Provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your relevant academic, work or volunteer experience, and your reasons for applying to the program.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Writing Sample (7-pages max): Provide a writing sample in the target language is required. It should be analytical and demonstrate nuanced thinking and expository skills. The suggested length is 4-7 double-spaced pages.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Personal Statement: Personal Statement (2-pages max): Explain why you are applying for a graduate certificate in special education, what teaching experience you have, and whether or not you are currently employed as a teacher.
    • If you are applying under a residency program, please provide the contact information for your school administration and/or HR representative.
    • If you are not currently employed as a teacher, please include contact information for a professional reference (current employer preferred) with whom the program can discuss your qualifications.
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Proof of Teaching Licensure: Please provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license

Dual Degree

  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
    • Test Scores (GRE)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, professional plans or ambitions once you have completed the program, competencies you would like to develop while in the program, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, professional plans or ambitions once you have completed the program, competencies you would like to develop while in the program, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, professional plans or ambitions once you have completed the program, competencies you would like to develop while in the program, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee. 
    • Essay (2-pages max): describe what you believe to be the most important issue facing higher education right now and why.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.
    • Test Scores (GRE)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (2)
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendations (3)
    • Personal Statement (1-2 pages): describe your interest in our program, highlight your professional goals and explain how our program can help you achieve them
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics, statistics or mathematics education; AND
    • GPA 3.2 or higher in undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses (calculus, linear algebra, proof-writing, analysis, probability, and statistical analysis; OR
    • Earned master's degree

       

  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, competencies you would like to develop while in the program,  your professional goals post completion of the program, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, competencies you would like to develop while in the program,  your professional goals post completion of the program, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
    • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, competencies you would like to develop while in the program,  your professional goals post completion of the program, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND 5+ years full-time professional work or military experience, with at least one letter of recommendation from the direct supervisor detailing your role while employed; OR
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Test Scores (GRE)

    Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher in your bachelor's
    • Earned master's degree

Doctoral Programs

  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (2-double spaced pages): Describe your professional interests, expectations from the doctoral program, and career goals. You should consider reflecting on some of the following areas in your statement:
      • What experiences have prepared you for graduate study in clinical psychology
      • How do your professional goals match our program, including our focus on serving clients in rural and/or underserved areas
      • What personal characteristics do you possess that you believe are important to the practice of psychology
      • How does your clinical orientation/philosophy fit with that of our specific faculty members
      • How do your research interests fit with that of our faculty
      • If you believe that any part of your application does not accurately reflect your academic skills or preparation for graduate school in psychology (e.g., GRE, GPA, etc.), please address this in your personal statement
  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Personal Statement (6-double spaced pages max): Your personal statement gives us a window into your history, motivation, and goals for doctoral study, as well as your voice as a writer. It must be original work, written in your own words.  In our application review process, we will review it carefully as a sample of your writing ability. 
      • Address the following questions considering how you might respond in an integrated manner, in a way that tells your story, rather than responding to each question separately.  You may add an additional page for any references using APA 7th edition citation style.
        • What motivates you to pursue a doctorate in educational leadership, and why at Appalachian?  At this point in your life/career, why is doctoral study worth the significant investment required
        • What contemporary educational problems/issues do you care most about, given your context and standpoint as an educational leader
        • What theories or research have influenced your thinking about those problems/issues?  How do you envision that your future scholarship could support change
        • How prepared do you feel to be successful in a doctoral program, given the intense reading, thinking, reflection and writing expected
        • How would your membership in our academic community support the vision and/or core values of Appalachian State University 
        • What else would you like to tell us about your unique background, strengths, commitments, and preparation to pursue an EdD

Specialist Programs

  • Program-Specific Application Materials:
    • Letters of Recommendation (3)
    • Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program
    • Test Scores (GRE)

     Test Score Waiver Requirement

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; or
    • Earned master's degree