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Admission

Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Professional Communication Program must::

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The degree need not be in Communication.
• Submit a cover letter (letter of intent). This is a brief (1-2 pages) description of the applicant's goals and expectations in pursuing a graduate degree.
• Submit an application along with the non-refundable application fee (see application for details). Only online applications are acceptable for the Master of Arts in Professional Communication.
• Submit Credentials - All documents must be sent directly from their source to the Graduate School Admission Office. Copies submitted by the prospective student are not acceptable.
  1. Official Transcripts: Arrange immediately with each college and/or university attended to send an official transcript. Transcripts submitted by the applicant are considered unofficial. Transcripts from different institutions accumulated on one transcript are not acceptable.
  2. Three Letters of Recommendation: Have the persons listed as references on the graduate application send letters of recommendation to the SUU Graduate School Admission Office.
  3. Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Official GRE test scores must be on file before an applicant can be matriculated into the degree program. All prospective students must take the GRE. The GRE test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills. It is a gauge of your undergraduate achievement. Students can register for the GRE on line at gre.org  and  can also take practice tests on-line. SUU requires a combined GRE score of 850 on the verbal and quantitave sections for full admission. The GRE should be taken so scores can be submitted at the same time as your application. There is no requirement to take a GRE subject test. While you can make an initial application without a score, to be fully matriculated you will need to have completed the GRE.
  4. Non-native English speaker. . . .
     International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate competency in the English language. A minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) which must have been taken within the last two years. Minimum scores are: paper-based test = 550; Computer-based test = 213; Internet-based test = 79
     
• Provide a writing sample: Prospective students must submit a sample of their professional or academic writing. This may be from previous course work or professional activities (1000 words minimum).
• Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and a minimum GRE score of 750 may be admitted on conditional status, but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships.
  
  Submit letter of intent and writing sample to:
  
  SUU Graduate Programs
  Admissions Office
  P.O. Box 8008
  Cedar City,UT 84720
  
  online applications
  
  Application deadline:
  • Fall Semester - July 15th
  • Spring Semester - October 15th
  • Summer Semester - February 15th