Students must have sufficient prerequisite coursework to pursue graduate work in the proposed academic area. Complete a preliminary entrance examination with a satisfactory score. Teaching programs use other entrance examinations. Submit at least three letters of recommendation. Submit a goal statement or letter of intent describing your motivations for undertaking the proposed graduate program.
Several programs have additional or different requirements for admission.
Please refer to the University Catalog for further information or contact us at the address below. A minimum of one-third of the tuition and fees must be paid at the beginning of each term. These extimates also do not include the cost of transportation from your home to SOU and return. When you move into the residence halls, you join a global family. The comfortable, stimulating and diverse atmosphere of the halls allows you to meet people who become lifelong friends.