Admissions

Admission to the University

Admission to Southwest Minnesota State University is separate from admission to a program. Each program determines its own eligibility requirements and admissions policies and processes. See the Program Information section for more details.

Eligibility for Admission

Applicants for all graduate programs are required to hold a Bachelor's degree or higher, which is awarded by an accredited institution of higher education.

Application for Admission

Applicants must complete the following to be considered for admission to the University.

  1. Complete the Graduate Admissions Application
  2. Submit official transcripts demonstrating a Bachelor's degree or higher was awarded by an accredited institution.
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee.
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