College Of Architecture, Planning & Design
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Admission to the KSU Graduate School 

1.     What are the APDesign’s academic expectations for admission to the graduate school?

        3.00-4.00 GPA          Regular admission
        2.75-2.99 GPA          Probationary admission at the discretion of the department
        2.50-2.74 GPA          Probationary admission by department request

  • GPA is based on the last 60 hours of credit earned -ARCH and IAPD applicants are required to complete Expository Writing II by the time they officially take a course for graduate credit. LAR and RCP students are strongly encouraged to complete Expository Writing II prior to taking a course for graduate credit.
  • The graduate school will not admit students with less than a 2.50.
  • Students applying for entry to the MLA and who have less than a 3.00, will be required to submit examples of recent studio work and may be required to be present at a personal interview with faculty members and the department head.
  • Students seeking entry into the MRCP program and who have less than a 3.00, will be asked to submit examples of recent work and may be required to be present at a personal interview with faculty members and the department head.
  • Students who apply for entry to the MIAPD and who have less than a 3.00, will be required to submit examples of studio work and may be required to be present at a personal interview with faculty members and department head.
  • Students applying for entry to the MARCH and who have less than a 3.00, may be asked to submit examples of recent studio work and may be required to be present at a personal interview with faculty members and the department head.

APDesign will provide you with your GPA based on the last 60 hours and a copy of your DARS report prior to January 19th.

2.     What will happen to my scholarship, Missouri Fee Waiver and/or MSEP?

You will continue to receive these forms of financial support if you are admitted to a graduate program in architecture, interior architecture and product design, or landscape architecture. Graduate students in planning are currently covered by the MSEP but not the Missouri Fee Waiver. 

3.     How will becoming a graduate student affect my financial aid?

  • You will continue to be eligible for loans and work study
  • You will no longer be eligible for grants
  • Parental income is not considered as the basis for financial aid
  • The amount of financial aid available to graduate students is greater than the amount available to undergraduate students. Also note that tuition in graduate school is higher than for undergraduate instruction.
  • You will likely be contacted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance to confirm your status as a Graduate student. Be sure to pay close attention to and respond promptly to your “To Do” list on your iSIS Student Center

4.     How do I apply?
   
        http://www.k-state.edu/grad/application//index.htm

  • Read the instructions and requirements for completing the on-line application.
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $80.00. This fee must be paid immediately.
  • Apply between January 18th and January 31st, 2012.
  • Within 24 hours after you submit your application to the graduate school or on Monday if you apply during the weekend, you will receive an email from the graduate school confirming receipt of your application.

5.     Are there special instructions for completing the application?

  • The date of entry for which you are requesting admission to the respective programs is as follows:
    ARCH     Fall 2012
    IAPD       Fall 2012
    LAR        Summer 2012
    RCP       Fall 2012
  • Do not complete the employment record.
  • Do not list the name of three instructors.
  • Do not file any transcripts.
  • Do not prepare a statement of objectives.
  • Do not indicate that you will take any standardized tests.
  • Be sure to click on “affirmation of information” at the end of the on-line application. This takes the place of your signature and must be done before the application can be considered.

6.     When will I know if I am accepted to the graduate program?

You will receive a response from the graduate school within two months following review and acceptance by the department/program. 

7.      Questions:

  • Questions about your academic plans, program of study etc should be directed to your academic advisor
  • Questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Assistance
  • You are encouraged to make these inquiries prior to the beginning of the spring semester.