How to Apply

NOTE: All application requirements must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

1. Complete the McAda Graduate School online application. General application deadlines are listed at the bottom of this page; however, the deadlines may not apply to all graduate programs. It is to your advantage to contact the Graduate School or the graduate coordinator of your intended program for specific deadline information.
2. After you submit the application, pay the $50 application fee required for all prospective students.
3. Request official transcripts from each institution that you have attended (other than MSU Texas). Official transcripts may be emailed by institutions to the Office of Admissions at admissions@msutexas.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions at MSU Texas, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308.
4. Visit the Graduate Programs page to view any remaining application requirements for your intended program.
5. If your intended program requires you to take the GRE, request that your official test scores be sent to the Office of Admissions. Please allow at least one month for official test scores to be received by the Office of Admissions.
6. If you are a McNair Scholar, submit your application fee waiver to the Office of Admissions.
7. A FAFSA is required to apply for financial aid. For assistance with the form, visit the Financial Aid website. Please note that post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking students and students seeking a graduate certificate are not eligible to receive financial aid or scholarships.
8. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email with your Mustangs ID number and PIN, which can be used to check your application status online.
9. Once your application file is complete with all required application materials, a review will be sent to the graduate coordinator of your intended program for consideration. The Dean of McAda Graduate School reviews all admission decisions and sends a formal notification to each applicant.

NOTE: All application requirements must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

1. Complete the McAda Graduate School online application. General application deadlines are listed at the bottom of this page; however, the deadlines may not apply to all graduate programs. It is to your advantage to contact the Graduate School or the graduate coordinator of your intended program for specific deadline information.
2. After you submit the application, pay the $50 application fee required for all prospective students in USD via American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, money order, or a check drawn on a U.S. bank.
3. Submit official transcripts for all college coursework. Official transcripts may be emailed by institutions to the Office of Admissions at admissions@msutexas.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions at MSU Texas, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308. If your transcripts are not in English, you must submit a certified translation with the official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for application review and admission decisions; however, if you are admitted to MSU, you must provide official transcripts before registering for classes.
4. Submit a TOEFL score of at least 79 (iBT internet-based test) or an IELTS score of 6.0, or successfully complete the Intensive English Language Institute program at MSU Texas. An individual college within the university may establish a higher TOEFL score for admission to a particular program. If an applicant’s first language is English, a TOEFL score may not be required.
5. Visit the Graduate Programs page to view any remaining application requirements for your intended program.
6. If your intended program requires you to take the GRE, request that your official test scores be sent to the Office of Admissions. Please allow at least one month for official test scores to be received by the Office of Admissions.
7. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email with your Mustangs ID number and PIN, which can be used to check your application status online.
8. Once your application file is complete with all required application materials, a review will be sent to the graduate coordinator of your intended program for consideration. The Dean of McAda Graduate School reviews all admission decisions and sends a formal notification to each applicant.