Application Procedures

• Application Requirements for Degree Programs
  • MAcc Degree
  • MAPW degree
  • MBA
  • MBA for Experienced Professionals:
  • M.Ed. Degree
  • MPA Degree
  • MSN Degree
  • MSIS Degree
• Application Requirements for Non- Degree Studies

Admission Classifications

• Admission to a Degree Program
  • Full Standing
    • MAcc Degree
    • MBA Degree
    • MBA Degree for Experienced Professionals Degree
    • M.Ed. Degree
    • MPA Degree
    • MAPW Degree
    • MSN Degree
    • MSIS Degree
  • Provisional Standing
• Non-Degree Admission
  • Non-Degree Admission Requirements
• Transient Student Status
• Graduate Credit for Undergraduates

Special Graduate Admissions Categories

• Integrated Graduate Studies: Bachelor's-Master's Degree Option
• International Students
• Readmission to Graduate Study
• Registration Fee Waiver for Senior Citizens

Graduates holding a baccalaureate degree from colleges or universities accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University may apply for admission to graduate studies at Kennesaw State University. The applicants must submit the credentials deemed necessary by the chosen degree program. Individual colleges/school may have additional requirements or higher standards than those listed for general admission.

The applications, transcripts and test scores must be received in the Office of Graduate Admissions by the following dates:

If an applicant's file is not complete by the deadline date, the application for admission may be updated to a subsequent semester upon the applicant's request. Other supporting credentials should be sent to the program director in the appropriate college or school by the announced deadline. All documents become the property of Kennesaw State University and cannot be forwarded or returned.

All applications received must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $20.00 application processing fee. Checks should be made payable to Kennesaw State University.

After an applicant's file is completed, it will be reviewed for an admission decision. A letter will be sent informing him/her of the admission decision. Admission to graduate studies does not imply that the student is a candidate for a degree. No commitment is made on this matter until the student is admitted to candidacy. (See Candidacy in the selected program of study.)

I. Application Requirements for Degree Programs
ate degree programs are sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Additional materials required by particular degree programs are sent to the graduate program director of the degree program. Mailing labels are attached in back of this catalog for your use when mailing application and any program requested materials.

Send to Graduate Admissions Office:

• Application form;
• An official transcript sent directly from the institution to the Office of Graduate Admissions from each institution attended. Proof of baccalaureate degree should be on one transcript;
• International applicants must have their foreign credentials evaluated by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Course-by-course evaluations, equivalence to an accredited U.S. degree or number of years toward completion, and grade point average equivalents are required.
• Official test scores as required by program:
  

  MAcc:	GMAT**
  MBA:*	GMAT**
  MBA for Exp. Professionals:*	GMAT**
  M.Ed:	GRE
  MSN:	GRE
  MPA:	GRE or GMAT
  MSIS:	GMAT or GRE
  MAPW:	GRE

  
  
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella;
• $20 application fee.

* Beginning Fall semester 1999, the GRE will no longer be accepted
** Includes GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment

Send to Appropriate Graduate Program Director:
The following materials are required by the individual degree programs. Send these materials to the appropriate Graduate Program Director.

MAcc Degree:

• Two letters of recommendation that address applicant's ability and potential for graduate study;
• Professional résumé documenting business related experience;
• A Personal Statement of Objectives (must be typed);
  

MBA

• Two letters of recommendation that address applicant's ability and potential for graduate study;
• Professional résumé documenting at least two years of business related experience;
• A Personal Statement of Objectives (must be typed).

MBA for Experienced Professionals:

• Two letters of recommendation that address applicant's ability and potential for graduate study.

M.Ed. Degree:

• Personal statement of goals during and as a result of graduate program;
• Proof of current teaching certification if issued in a state other than Georgia.

MAPW Degree:

• An application letter that states the applicant's goals for the MAPW program and a rationale for the choice of concentration and support areas;
• Three copies of representative writing samples from both the concentration and the support areas, not to exceed 25 pages;
• Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant's writing ability and potential for graduate study.

MPA Degree:

• Current résumé
  

MSN Degree:

• Professional résumé documenting at least three years full-time experience in nursing in the past five years;
• Copy of current RN licensure in the State of Georgia;
• Two letters of reference addressing qualifications for graduate nursing program;
• A formal statement of personal goals for the program not to exceed one typed page.

MSIS Degree:

• Current résumé

II. Application Requirements for Non-Degree Studies

• Application form
• An official transcript from the undergraduate institution from which baccalaureate degree was awarded sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions from that institution.
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella
• $20 application fee

I. Admission to a Degree Program
An individual who is interested in pursuing a graduate degree may be admitted to a graduate program under any of the following classifications:

A. Full Standing
An applicant who meets all requirements for admission to a degree program and who has been recommended by the college or school in which he/she proposes to study will be considered for admission in full standing.

Admissions Requirements for Degree Programs:

MAcc Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Minimum cumulative adjusted grade point average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum total score of 475 (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
• International students must submit a TOEFL score to be considered for admission. A score of 550 or above is required.
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps, and rubella is required.\
• Consideration is given to the applicant's academic record, scores on the GMAT, two letters of recommendation, professional résumé, typed personal statement of objectives, and GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment results.
• When there is a conflict in the predictions of success from the GPA and GMAT, exceptions may be made if the applicant's educational background, excellence in performance in outside activities, creativity and leadership, or accomplishments in business and professional activities are sufficient to indicate success in the program.
• International students are admitted to business graduate programs once per academic year. International student applications will be considered for program entry for summer term only.
• GMAT scores may not be more than five years old at the application date deadline for the desired semester/term of entry.

MBA Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Minimum cumulative adjusted grade-point average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum total score of 475 (verbal, quantitative and analytical) on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
• Minimum of 2 years of significant business related work experience.
• International students must submit a TOEFL score to be considered for admission. A score of 550 or above is required.
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella is required.
• Consideration is given to the applicant's academic record, scores on the GMAT, two letters of recommendation, professional résumé, typed personal statement of objectives, and GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment results.
• When there is a conflict in the predictions of success from the GPA and GMAT, exceptions may be made if the applicant's educational background, excellence in performance in outside activities, creativity and leadership, or accomplishments in business and professional activities are sufficient to indicate success in the program.
• International students are admitted to business graduate programs once per academic year. International student applications will be considered for program entry for summer term only .
• GMAT scores may not be more than five years old at the application date deadline for the desired semester/term of entry.

MBA Degree for Experienced Professionals Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Minimum cumulative adjusted grade-point average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum total score of 475 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
• Minimum of 5 years of management or professional experience.
• International students must submit a TOEFL score to be considered for admission. A score of 550 or above is required.
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella is required.
• Consideration is given to the applicant's academic record, scores on the GMAT and work experience. Other factors reviewed include the applicant's educational background, performance in outside activities, evidence of creativity and leadership, record of accomplishments in business and professional activities.
• When there is a conflict in the predictions of success for the GPA and GMAT or GRE, exceptions may be made if the applicant's educational background, excellence in performance in outside activities, creativity and leadership, accomplishments in business and professional activities are sufficient to indicate success in the program.

MBA Degree for Physician Executives Degree:

• Medical degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Minimum of one year post residency work experience.

M.Ed. Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum score of 800 (verbal and quantitative) on General Test of the GRE.
• Appropriate T-4 teaching certificate as described in graduate programs in education section of this catalog
• An acceptable statement of personal goals
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella.

MPA Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Acceptable cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
• Minimum score of 1200 (verbal, quantitative and analytical) on General Test of the GRE or 400 on the GMAT.
• A current résumé.
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella.
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MSN Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
• Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum total score of 1350 on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience as a registered nurse as documented in a professional résumé. This experience must have occurred within the last five years and have involved direct patient care. Preference will be given to those candidates with a greater amount of professional experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Georgia.
• A formal statement of personal goals for the program not to exceed one typed page.
• An undergraduate physical assessment course.
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella.
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MAPW Degree:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2.5 grade point average (GPA).
• A minimum total score of 1350 (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella.
• An application letter that states the applicant's goals for the MAPW program and a rationale for the choice of concentration and support areas.
• Three copies of representative writing samples from both the concentration and the support areas, not to exceed 25 pages.
• Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant's writing ability and potential for graduate study.

MSIS Degree:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner acceptable by Kennesaw State University. Admission will only be granted to students showing high promise of success in the program.
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate adjusted grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Successful completion of required undergraduate course work (or fulfillment of preparatory knowledge clusters through professional work experience).
• Minimum total score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or 1350 (verbal, quantitative and analytical) on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Other criteria will be considered by the MSIS Admissions Committee for applicants, including:
  -performance on previous computer science, information systems, and management coursework;
  -GPA attained in other junior/senior level course work;
  -certificates of attainment in computing-related training/self-study programs;
  - accomplishment in professional activities; and
  - relevant work experience.
• International students must submit a TOEFL score to be considered for admission. A score of 550 or above is required.
• A current résumé
• Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps, and rubella.
  

B. Provisional Standing
the requirements for full standing may be considered for provisional standing if, in the opinion of the program director or graduate admissions committee, the applicant demonstrates potential to complete a graduate degree. A program to make up the deficiencies will be designed by the program director or advisor. No more than nine semester hours of graduate course work earned while in provisional standing may be applied toward the requirements of a degree program. Because the provisional requirements may vary among programs, the student should be knowledgeable of any additional requirements within the degree program. Provisional standing is allowed only in the MPA and M.Ed. programs.

II. Non-Degree Admission
An individual who is interested in earning graduate credit, but who is not an applicant for a graduate degree at Kennesaw State University, may be admitted as a non-degree student. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree (or higher, as may be required by individual programs) from a recognized institution may enroll in applicable courses if all prerequisites have been taken. (See specific program requirements for details.)

All applicants for non-degree study must submit a graduate application for admission and an official undergraduate transcript showing the baccalaureate degree as well as the Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella. Only those students who have taken the GMAT or students with a prior MBA degree will be considered for admission to MBA classes.

Non-degree students enrolling in Master of Accounting classes do not have to meet this requirement of having taken the GMAT or having a prior MBA degree. Students with non-degree status are not permitted to enroll in courses in the MAPW, MSIS, or the MSN program.

Non-Degree Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by KSU;
2. Minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
3. Valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella;
4. Any specific program requirements.
   Students admitted to non-degree study must be admitted to a graduate degree program in order to change degree status. Refer to the chosen degree program in this catalog for all requirements for admission and additional credentials to submit. No more than nine semester hours taken under the non-degree status may be applied toward a degree program at a subsequent time and then only after the credit is approved and evaluated by the program director at the time of admission to the degree program.

III. Transient Student Status
An applicant who is enrolled in a recognized graduate program at another institution may seek temporary admission to graduate study at Kennesaw State University. The applicant must submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions a graduate application for admission, a written statement of transient permission from the graduate dean or registrar from the former graduate institution, and a valid Immunization Certificate for measles, mumps and rubella. These forms must be received by the established deadline for the semester. The Office of Graduate Admissions will make the admission decision. Space availability is not guaranteed.

A Kennesaw State graduate student who wishes to attend another institution as a transient student must be in good academic standing and receive written approval from the program director and dean of graduate studies prior to enrolling elsewhere in order for the courses to transfer to the degree program. Transient work shall be considered as transfer credit.

Transient work is not permissible for any part of the last 27 hours of credit toward the MBA degree, except under unusual circumstances and then only with written permission of the MBA program director prior to enrollment in transient work. (Student must not be on probation and must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.) All 36 hours of the MAcc degree must be taken at Kennesaw State University.

IV. Graduate Credit for Undergraduates
A KSU undergraduate student who is within nine semester hours of graduation and who has a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 and a 3.0 grade-point average in the major subject may enroll in graduate courses. In addition to submitting the application for graduate study, the student must obtain written approval from the graduate program director and be officially admitted to graduate studies by the Office of Graduate Admissions. To enter the MAcc or MBA programs as an undergraduate, the student must submit an acceptable GMAT test score just as other applicants to these programs. Graduate credit taken under this provision may not be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements. The student will be classified as non-degree post baccalaureate until acceptable scores, final transcripts and other supporting documents as required by the degree program are received in the appropriate offices.

No more than nine semester hours of graduate credit may be completed prior to the completion of the baccalaureate degree and admission to a graduate degree program.

I. Integrated Graduate Studies: Bachelor's-Master's Degree Option:

Integrated graduate studies provide qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate studies at KSU in their senior year and simultaneously satisfy some remaining requirements for the bachelor's degree and the beginning requirements of an advanced degree.

A student may use up to nine credit hours of graduate-level courses offered within a single degree program in meeting the requirements of both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Requirements for this option include:

1. completion of at least 90 semester hours toward the undergraduate degree;
2. GPA of 3.5 or better for the preceding 45 hours, with at least 24 of these hours in 3000-4000 level courses;
3. written permission of the chair of the department of the undergraduate major to use the graduate level courses as acceptable substitutes to fulfill related requirements of the bachelor's degree (Students must satisfy all prerequisites for those graduate courses.);
4. completed application including all required documentation (except for receipt of an undergraduate degree) and acceptance to the graduate program.

For students who work closely with their advisors in planning their course of study at KSU, this option offers the opportunity of simultaneously satisfying partial degree requirements for a bachelor's and a master's degree in an accelerated program of study. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, the student may move to full graduate status in the same graduate program, and the courses taken as an undergraduate can be applied toward the graduate degree.

Many combinations of undergraduate and graduate programs are possible and are not restricted to the confines of a single discipline or major. For example, integrated undergraduate/graduate programs have been developed for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology leading to a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs leading to a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Students interested in this option must meet with the department chair who oversees their undergraduate major.

II. International Students
Students from other countries must meet all the requirements listed above. Beginning Summer Term 2000, international students applying to the MBA or MAcc programs will be accepted and must begin their graduate study summer term. The initial summer term will be devoted to an acculturation and language experience. The purpose of this activity is to prepare international students for graduate study in the United States. There will be no applications accepted for Fall or Spring semesters from international applicants. Any student whose native language is not English must have earned a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If the student graduated from a college in the United States, the TOEFL may be waived.

In addition, international students must submit an affidavit of support from the sponsor and a certified financial statement from the sponsor's bank showing that funds are available for one year of study. Students must have a valid passport and must be in current, valid immigration status in order to enroll at Kennesaw State University.

Graduates of foreign schools of higher learning must be able to document the fact their degree is the equivalent of a bachelor's degree awarded by an accredited United States College or University. International applicants must have their foreign credentials evaluated by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Course-by-course evaluations, equivalence to an accredited U.S. degree (or number of years toward completion), and grade point average equivalents are required.

III. Registration Fee Waiver for Senior Citizens
Pursuant to the provisions of an amendment to the Georgia Constitution, legal residents of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older at the time of registration for courses may have their tuition and fees waived (with the exception of the parking and technology fees). A driver's license or birth certificate must be presented to the Office of Graduate Admissions at the time of application for admission or to the Registrar's Office once the individual turns 62 to qualify for this waiver of registration fees.

IV. Readmission to Graduate Study

If a graduate student has a break in attendance of one calendar year, then he/she must apply for readmission to the graduate program.

A student must apply for readmission by completing an Application for Readmission and submitting it to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the established deadline for the semester of re-enrollment. The application is available in the Office of Graduate Admissions. If the student has taken course work at another institution during the period of non-enrollment, the course work will be considered as transfer credit and, upon receipt of an official transcript, reviewed accordingly.

If a student exceeds the six-year limit for completing a degree, he/she must apply for admission to the degree program as a new student and begin a new planned program of study. Course credit over six years old will not be accepted in the new program. Other previous course work will be evaluated on the basis of its applicability to the new program of study. Individual degree programs or departments may add requirements regarding readmission.