Graduate Admissions

All graduate students are encouraged to apply online by visiting www.midlandu.edu. There is no application fee for applications to graduate programs, unless otherwise indicated.

Regular Admission

To be considered for regular admission to a graduate program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or be within twenty-eight (28) credits of completion of a baccalaureate degree from Midland (or other colleges, with approval from the program dean) and have an approved degree plan by the dean of the program. Applicants must submit official copies of all college transcripts, as well as any program-specific required admissions materials. Regular admission is subject to program-specific requirements, including GPA and prerequisite courses, as outlined below:

Master of Athletic Training

To be considered for regular admission to the graduate program, a student should have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institution(s). Students must have completed these prerequisites with a grade of C or higher for admission: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Psychology, and Statistics. These courses must be completed prior to the start of the Master of Athletic Training coursework.

Master of Education

Master of Business Administration

To be considered for regular admission to the graduate program, a student should have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institution(s) in an undergraduate program.

Master of Science

Provisional Admission

A student who has met the basic requirements such as GPA, but is still awaiting one or more documents required by the Admission Office may be granted provisional admission. A student who is granted provisional admission must submit or satisfy any outstanding requirements within 60 days after the first day of registration in order to continue in the program. Requirements for the MAT program must be completed by the first day of the fall classes.

Probationary Admission

In certain exceptional cases, a student who does not meet minimum program requirements, but presents evidence of ability to succeed in a graduate program, may be granted probationary admission. The probationary status may be removed after the student has demonstrated academic ability by earning “B” or better status for the first nine credits of graduate courses and/or completing any preparatory coursework in advance of the program, as determined by the dean of the program.

International Students

International students will need to submit additional admissions materials, and demonstrate proficiency in English. Proof of English language proficiency may be demonstrated by:

● A minimum TOEFL score for admission to any graduate degree program is 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 on the Internet-based test. Some departments may require a higher score. Information regarding the TOEFL is available at www.toefl.org.

● A minimum for the academic IELTS is an overall band score of 6.0, with no individual band score below 5.0. As with the TOEFL, some departments may set higher standards. Information regarding the IELTS is available at www.ielts.org. TOEFL and IELTS scores may not be more than two (2) years old.

● Completing the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in the United States or one of the following countries: Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guam, Jamaica, Marshall Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Scotland, Trinidad and Tobago, Virgin Islands

International transcripts and documents must be submitted in English. If translated, they must be certified. All transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited agency for the U.S. equivalent before submitting to the University Registrar for transfer of credit except for those in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom. Midland University recommends World Education Services (https://www.wes.org), ECE (https:/www.ece.org), or InCred (https://www.incredevals.org).

Non-Degree Seeking Student

A student who wishes to enroll in certain graduate courses for professional advancement, but does not plan to complete a degree program, may apply for non-degree status by completing the online application. If the non-degree student intends to apply these courses to a degree program, the student must submit a new application and submit all required entrance material. No more than 18 credits earned as a non-degree seeking student at Midland may be applied to a particular program.

Graduate-level endorsement programs in the Walker School of Education and Graduate Certificate programs are considered non-degree seeking programs and students should submit the appropriate application. MBA certificate programs can be taken as a non-degree seeking option. A simplified application form is required.

The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant. Midland University is committed to the goals and requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibiting discrimination in education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.