Graduate Studies

 

Graduate Admission Requirements

 

To apply for admission to a master’s degree program at UCM you must have a bachelor’s degree. To apply to an Education Specialist’s degree program you must have a master’s degree. Prerequisite degrees must be from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the University of Central Missouri.  If you have graduate coursework you must have a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to be admitted to a graduate program.

Department Admission Requirements

Some graduate programs at UCM require standardized tests, such as the GRE or GMAT, and some require a minimum GPA, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and/or other materials. To learn more about the requirements for your specific program, please review the Graduate Catalog. For specific program questions, please contact the designated graduate coordinator for your area of study.

 

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To submit applications materials Click Here.

 

Mule Express

Through “Mule Express,” a student can expect to reap a range of benefits that will not only put cash back in their pockets but help make their transition into a graduate program as simple as possible.

The “Mule Express” program offers the following to help accommodate UCM alumni pursuing a master’s degree:

• No application fee: UCM is waiving the application fee for all university alumni and currently enrolled undergraduate students in an effort to make earning a graduate degree intellectually and financially rewarding.
• Transcript simplification: UCM students need not worry about resubmitting transcripts they have already provided during their time here, unless they have attended another institution since graduating from UCM. This streamlined approach recognizes a university alumnus’ prior commitment to UCM and saves them time.
• Expedited application review:  UCM understands just how valuable time is for our alumni. With "Mule Express," applications from alumni and current students will receive expedited reviews, ensuring that they can swiftly move forward with their educational aspirations.

“Mule Express” applies to domestic UCM students applying for a graduate certificate program, a master’s degree, or an Educational Specialist degree. Individuals who want to apply for admission or simply learn more about the “Mule Express” initiative are encouraged to contact UCM Graduate Studies at gradadmit@ucmo.edu. 

 

Have Questions? We Are Here to Help

 

If you have questions about applying to UCM, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies. Email gradadmit@ucmo.edu, call 660-543-4729.