Graduate Program Requirements and Deadlines
In addition to admission to graduate studies and submitting standard materials to the University, many of UW Oshkosh’s graduate programs have their own, additional admission requirements. Be sure to check for these requirements below. It is also recommended you peruse the program's web site or talk with the program coordinator to be certain of all admission requirements.
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Biology/Microbiology (MS)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall
Spring |
Preceding Preceding November 1 |
3.00 or 3.25 (last 60 cr.) |
GRE |
Biology undergraduate degree or related field; three letters of recommendation with review sheet provided by Graduate Studies Office. |
Business Administration (MBA) - Executive and Professional Paths
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PROFESSIONAL PATH: Spring, Summer or Fall
EXECUTIVE PATH: Fall only |
Rolling admission
April 1 |
Varies
Varies |
See other requirements
See other requirements |
A holistic admission process gives consideration to all GPAs along with a current résumé, personal statement, GMAT, GRE scores or approved professional certification
A holistic admission process based on multiple factors. See the program website for more information. |
Curriculum and Instruction (MSE)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
2.75 |
None |
Undergraduate education degree; copy of teaching license; 3 letters of recommendation aaccompanied by online evaluation form; entrance level self assessment |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
BSN to DNP Track
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall 2013 |
3.50 graduate |
None |
Supplemental application and other requirements available on the DNP website |
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer 2013 |
3.50 graduate |
None |
Supplemental application and other requirements available on the DNP website |
Educational Leadership (MS)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
2.75 |
None |
Two letters of recommendation |
English (MA)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall
Spring |
Preceding April15 Preceding |
3.00 |
GRE |
1,250-word essay; three letters of recommendation; see website for more details |
Mathematics Education (MSE)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
2.75 |
None |
Undergraduate math degree or related field; two letters of recommendation |
Nursing (MSN)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall 2013 |
3.00 |
None |
BSN and RN required; contact the program for more details |
Professional Counseling (MSE)
Note: All application materials MUST be received in the Office of Graduate Studies by January 15 for application to be considered complete.
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall |
Preceding |
3.00 |
MAT |
Résumé; supplemental application and disclosure form; two letters of recommendation, MAT test score |
Psychology – Cognitive and Affective (formerly Experimental)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall |
Preceding Mar 1 - priority consideration for funding Preceding Jun 1 - final for all applicants |
2.75 |
GRE |
Visit the Cognitive and Affective (formerly Experimental) Psychology program site for more details |
Public Administration (MPA)
It's recommended that all potential applicants contact Dr. Karen King, Program Coordinator (920)424-7306, kingk@uwosh.edu, to discuss their interest in the program before applying for admission.
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
2.75 |
None |
A job description or résumé, statement of professional goals and objectives, and a two-page paper reflecting addressing the following topic: The National Association of Public Administration (NAPA) has identified four pillars of public administration - economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and social equity. Please submit a two-page paper that explains why they are all equally critical to the successful practice of public administration today. |
Reading Education (MSE)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
3.00 |
None |
Undergraduate education degree; copy of teaching license, three letters of |
Social Work (MSW)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall 2013 |
2.75 |
None |
Visit the Social Work website for more details |
Special Education (MSE)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
2.75 |
None |
Interested applicants must interview with the graduate program coordinator, Dr. Denise Clark clarkd@uwosh.edu, (920)424-7032, prior to applying for admission; PPST and PRAXIS-II test completions with passing scores within a year of this interview. Two letters of recommendation. |
Sustainable Management (MS)
| Availability |
Deadlines |
GPA | Exam | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, Summer or Fall |
Rolling admission |
3.00 |
None |
None |
