The graduate application is available online. It is recommended that the application be submitted nine to twelve months prior to the proposed term of enrollment.
The non-refundable application fee of $30.00 can either be paid online or mailed to the Office of Admissions. The application cannot be processed without a fee payment and the University does not waive or defer this fee.
To complete the process in the Office of Admissions, applicants must submit the following information:
Florida State University encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of gender, culture, race, religion, ethnic background, national origin, age, or disability.
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Some departments may have earlier deadlines than those established by the University or may admit only for a specific term.
Official test results from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required of all applicants except those students requesting admission to the College of Business. Official test scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are required of all applicants for the College of Business. The GRE or GMAT scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency. Examinee copies are not considered official.
International applicants whose first language is not English are required to have a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based or 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL examination. Some departments require a higher score. International students expecting to receive appointments as teaching assistants are required to pass a test of spoken English as well.
Official test results will be required from a nationally standardized graduate admissions test, such as the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or an equivalent that is acceptable for the program to which the applicant is applying. These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency. Examinee copies are not considered official.
International applicants whose first language is not English are required to have a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL examination, 6.5 on the IELTS examination, or 77 on the MELAB examination. Some departments may require a higher score, or may specify a particular English Language Proficiency Test, i.e., IBTOEFL. International students expecting to receive appointments as teaching assistants are required to pass a test of spoken English as well.
Department-specific requirements can be found here. These might include:
Supplemental documents may be uploaded to the online admissions application.
Admission to graduate study involves acceptance to the department or college in which the applicant expects to study. Final admission to the University is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions. While there are minimum admission requirements, established by the State Board of Education within the State of Florida, Division of Colleges and Universities, the departments can, and frequently do, set higher standards.
In order to meet minimum University admission requirements, the applicant must have, or be a candidate for, a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and meet at least one of the following criteria:
A student who is not in good standing at the last institution attended will not be admitted for graduate study.
Admission to graduate study involves acceptance to the department or college in which the applicant expects to study. Final admission to the University is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions. While there are minimum admission requirements, established by the Florida Board of Governors, the University can elect to set higher standards.
In order to meet minimum University admission requirements, the applicant must have either:
An applicant who is not in good standing at the last institution attended will not be admitted for graduate study.
All applicants must submit test scores from a nationally standardized graduate admissions test that is acceptable for the program to which the applicant is applying.
Departments may impose more restrictive admission requirements than those stated above. It is recommended the applicant determine departmental requirements first.
The University's International Center evaluates proof of pre-existing funds after you are admitted to determine your eligibility for a student visa. Each admitted student must submit a completed Certification of Financial Responsibility (CFR) Form along with supporting financial documentation to demonstrate proof of adequate funding.
Send the following to the International Center:
Florida State University
International Center
945 Learning Way
P.O. Box 3064240
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4240, USA