Admission to the KSU Graduate School 

1.     What are the CAPD’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.
  • Students in ARCH must complete Expos II prior to enrolling in any graduate level courses. Students in IAPD, LAR and RCP are strongly encouraged to complete Expos II before enrolling in any graduate level course.
  • The graduate school will not admit students with less than a 2.50.
  • Students in LAR with less than a 3.00 will be asked to submit samples of recent studio work.
  • Students seeking entry into the MRCP program with less than a 3.0 will be asked to meet with the program director to discuss intent and performance.

CAPD will provide you with your GPA based on the last 60 hours.

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 ARCH, IAPD or LAR.  Graduate students in RCP are covered by MSEP but not by 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.

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

  • Read the instructions and requirements for completing the on-line application.
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $70.00.  This fee must be paid immediately.
  • Bring the application confirmation receipt to Seaton 212 D.
  • Apply between January 16 and January 23, 2009.  Planning students - see your advisor.

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 2009 unless you have discussed a different date with your advisor
    IAPD       Fall 2009
    LAR        Summer 2009
    RCP       Fall 2009
  • 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.

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

You will receive a response from the graduate school 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.