Admission to the KSU Graduate School 

In May 2006, the Kansas Board of Regents approved the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design request to change our degree offerings from bachelor’s to master’s degrees.  Students who are currently in the third year can elect to remain in the undergraduate program and receive a bachelor’s degree or apply to the graduate school and, if accepted, receive a master’s degree. 

The application process will take place in January 2008.  In preparation for making your decision to apply to the graduate school, we believe the following information will be useful.

1.     Why change my degree program from a bachelor’s to a master’s?

  • You may be able to earn a master’s degree without additional years of study (although summer study is required in IAPD and LAR and supplemental study in ARCH).
  • You will have the opportunity for focused study.
  • You will be keeping pace with national, regional and local trends.

2.     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 - strongly encouraged to complete Expos II by the time student officially enters graduate school.
  • The graduate school will not admit students with less than a 2.50.
  • Students in LA 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 and a copy of your DARS report prior to January.

3.     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 not currently covered by the Missouri Fee Waiver or MSEP. However, a request to include planning as a covered program in MSEP has been submitted to the Provost for consideration and action. 

4.     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.

5.     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 17th and January 30, 2008.  Planning students - see your advisor.

6.     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 2008 or 2009
    IAPD       Fall 2008
    LAR        Summer 2008
    RCP        Fall 2008
  • 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.

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

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

8.      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.

We believe that the majority of our students are academically qualified and would benefit from changing their degree program.  Serious consideration of this opportunity and discussion with faculty, advisors, family and friends is encouraged.