Program Admissions- Fall 2022
M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
We are so excited to welcome an incredible Fall 2022 incoming SAHE cohort - and we have the capacity to admit a few more stellar students into the cohort!
Application Deadline: May 15, 2022 for Fall 2022 Admission
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon receipt
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Important Notes
- The deadline for admission into the Student Affairs in Higher Education program has been extended to May 15, 2022 for Fall 2022 admissions. It is highly recommended that you begin your application well in advance of the deadline, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and there are only a couple spots remaining in the cohort.
- If you encounter issues with the online application process please email Missy Bentley at mb200@txstate.edu in the Texas State University Graduate College for assistance.
- GRE scores are not required for admission into the program. This change was effective as of the Fall 2019 application cycle.
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Graduate College Application & Fee
- Begin your Application to the Texas State Graduate College
- Submit application fee of $55 (or $90 if international) as part of the application
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Transcripts
The following transcripts should be submitted as part of the application process:
- Copies of official transcripts of all college and university course work should be submitted to The Graduate College. This includes any institutions where you enrolled in courses toward your degree including community colleges. Instructions on how to submit the transcripts are included in the Application to the Texas State Graduate College.
- Note: If you are currently a student (i.e., enrolled in courses) we will need transcripts that reflect your most recent semester (i.e. Fall) coursework. If you apply for the program prior to the end of the Fall semester, submit a transcript at that time. In addition, please submit the most updated copy of your transcript as soon as Fall grades are posted.
- Note: If you are a Texas State University degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State, please request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide your Texas State transcript to the admissions committee for you.
We highly recommend you request transcripts be submitted to the Graduate College at least 2 weeks prior to the program application deadline.
- Copies of official transcripts of all college and university course work should be submitted to The Graduate College. This includes any institutions where you enrolled in courses toward your degree including community colleges. Instructions on how to submit the transcripts are included in the Application to the Texas State Graduate College.
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Resume and Statement of Purpose
You will upload a current professional resume and a statement of purpose in the application system. Guidelines for these two documents are provided in the links below:
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Recommendations
Three recommenders—at least two of whom know you professionally—should submit a recommendation for you. You will provide names and contact information for each recommender in the Application to the Texas State Graduate College, and your identified recommenders will receive an email with directions on how to submit their recommendation.
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Admission Process
- GPA: Competitive GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses). Note: Because we use a holistic application process we do not a minimum GPA requirement for the program. However, the minimum GPA set by the Texas State University Graduate College is a 2.75 in the last 60 hours of coursework.
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Graduate Assistantships Available
There are available Graduate Assistantship positions in the following areas for Fall 2022:
- Academic Support
- Athletic Academic Support
- Campus Recreation
- Career Services
- Community Engagement
- Disability Services
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Immigrant Student Support
- Peer Mentoring
- Residence Life
- Student Learning Assistance