Graduate Application Procedure

 

The graduate application process involves two major steps (PDF 61KB):

Step 1. Download the Iowa State University application form from the Office of Admissions Graduate homepage at www.admissions.iastate.edu

Step 2. Provide four sources of information required for admission decisions:

• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts
• Letters of support
• Statement of intent
• Supporting material

 

1: Academic Status
	Official transcripts from all college coursework
	Students who believe their transcripts are not representative of their abilities should address this in their narrative
2: Three Letters of Support that address the candidate's
	Written and oral communication skills
	Aptitude for advanced study
	Creative talent
	Potential for successful career
	Note:  At least one letter should be from a college faculty member or instructor
3: Statement of Intent that includes
	Goal(s) or purpose for pursuing an advanced degree
	Reason for selecting Curriculum and Instruction for graduate coursework
	Professional background, areas of interest in education, and long-term professional goals
	Note:  This statement serves an important indicator of the applicant's ability to communicate effectively in writing
4: Supporting materials for selected programs
	Minimum GRE scores are required for teacher licensure programs (science M.A.T. and mathematics M.Ed.), and all Ph.D. programs
	International students must submit TOEFL scores of at least 560 (paper test) or 220 (computerized test) or 83 (internet test)
	Ph.D. applicants must submit a scholarly writing sample, i.e., thesis, journal article, research paper
	Special education applicants are required to submit a supplementary form as stated in the Special Education Admission Guidelines

Notes:

• Completed application packets for spring semester admission are due by September 1, and those for fall semester are due by January 1. 
• Complete application packets include all of the listed materials.  The completed application form, application fee, TOEFL score, GRE scores, and original transcripts can be sent to the Office of Admissions. 
• Letters of support, writing samples, statement of intent, and supplementary materials should be forwarded to Phyllis Kendall at the address below.

Information about the Graduate College can be accessed on its web site at www.grad-college.iastate.edu.  The Office of Student Financial Aid can be accessed on its web site at www.financialaid.iastate.edu.

For additional information, contact Phyllis Kendall, Graduate Records Clerk, at pkendall@iastate.edu or (515) 294-7021.  You may view the Department of Curriculum and Instruction web page at www.ci.hs.iastate.edu.

 

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships are not guaranteed. They are awarded on a case by case basis contingent upon funding and areas of need in the Department.

To be considered, submit a resume and a description of your skills, research interests and experiences to Phyllis Kendall (pkendall@iastate.edu).

Also contact faculty in your area of study. Most assistantships come from individual faculty who have grants and are in need of assistance. Another source for financial assistance may be the Office of Financial Aid.

 

Mailing address

Phyllis Kendall
N131 Lagomarcino
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
50011
(515) 294-7021
pkendall@iastate.edu