Graduate Admissions Criteria/Procedures
Admission Criteria for a Master’s Degree Program
Admission to the Graduate and Continuing Studies program is open to qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam-era veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to marriage or public assistance.
Admission criteria include:
1. The applicant must possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4 point scale).
2. The applicant shall demonstrate that s/he possesses sufficient academic and/or professional background and experience.
3. The applicant shall present evidence that s/he possesses the potential for success in a master’s level academic program.
4. Each applicant shall demonstrate his/her proficiency in written and oral communication in English necessary for success in graduate study.
5. Each program may have additional admissions requirements or may set higher qualifications. Refer to specific program requirements for details.
Admission Deadlines
Applications for admission to each graduate program are available by writing or calling the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies or the program office. A complete listing of the required application materials for each program is included with the program descriptions that follow in this Catalog. Completed applications should be submitted to the address on the application. Students should consult the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies or read the program application materials for deadlines.
Admission Procedures or a Master’s Degree Program
Admission to a graduate program requires submission of the following materials. Additional admission requirements will be addressed in individual program areas.
1. Letter of application indicating intent and required materials submitted for application.
2. Completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study form.
3. Essay, of at least 500 words, typed and double-spaced, that represents your highest level of academic writing. Provide a description of your professional experiences and background that have contributed to your readiness for graduate education. Specify those experiences that prepared you for your desired master’s degree. State your professional goals and indicate your potential to achieve this degree.
4. Sealed or certified copies of official transcripts for all post-secondary academic work should be sent directly to Academic Affairs, Attn: Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
5. Three letters of recommendation from different individuals. Each program may identify specific requirements for these references.
6. Test scores, if required by the specific program (e.g. GRE, GMAT). The test requirements and acceptable scores vary by program. Please see individual programs for minimum requirements.
7. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is payable to Concordia College. All application materials should be sent to Concordia College, Academic Affairs, Attn: Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies, 901 8th St S, Moorhead MN 56562.
All admissions materials must be received and processed by the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies before files are forwarded for review to the Program Department Chair and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Incomplete files will not be reviewed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on the status of materials submitted to the college.
Graduate Programs
