Effective Summer 2024 for all graduate programs with the exception of counseling, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, nursing, pharmacy, and physical therapy. These programs are subject to the prior admission policy in the 23/24 Graduate Catalog found and the standards which are specific to those programs.
ÁùºÏͼ¿â Graduate School offers a holistic admission approach
to afford applicants multiple pathways to satisfy general admission requirements to
the institution. Please note that the admissions criteria listed below refers to requirements
for entry to the Graduate School only; individual programs may require additional
application materials or criteria. Please see ourÌýdegree programs pageÌýfor specific program requirements and program deadlines.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
OfficialÌýtranscripts and test scores are those which are sent directly from the issuing institution or evaluation agencyÌýin a sealed envelope or electronically. If a transcript indicates that classes are in progress, the transcript will be deemed incomplete. Once the classes have been completed, a final official transcript must be provided.
Undergraduate Transcripts:ÌýOfficialÌýtranscripts are required from colleges and universities attended from which the undergraduate degree was earned. Transcripts are required for any post-baccalaureate credit earned.
Graduate Transcripts: All prior graduate coursework that has been completed, even if unrelated to the major being pursued at ÁùºÏͼ¿â, will be reviewed. Applicants must be eligible for readmission at that college or university and must have earned no grades lower than a C on any graduate coursework in the last 7 years.
Documents may be sent electronically toÌýgradschooldocs@ulm.edu. or official documentation may be sent by regular mail to:Ìý
Graduate School Admissions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue
Sandel Hall 243
Monroe, LA 71209
gradadmissions@ulm.edu
318-342-1036
Our institutional code for GRE and GMAT scores isÌý6482.
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Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scaleÌýorÌýa 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to beÌýregularly admitted.
Applicants who have earned any graduate or terminal degree from a from a college or university accredited and recognized at the institutional level by the US Department of Education (USDOE) will qualify forÌýregularÌýadmission to a master’s program provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.50
on a 4.0 scaleÌýorÌýa 2.50 on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to beÌýconditionally admitted.
or
Meet a minimum formula score of 622.6 (2.2 GPA x 283 GRE) or for MBA applicants only,
1000 (GPA x 200 + GMAT)Ìý
or
With a GPA of 2.2 or higher, some candidates with 5 years of employment in a relevant
field of study may qualify for a waiver of test scores in some programs.
Provisional statusÌýis given to applicants who are in the process of obtaining official transcripts or GRE/GMAT scores. The minimum requirement for taking graduate courses in provisional status is a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale). No more than six credit hours of coursework may be completed under provisional status, and students admitted provisionally are not eligible for financial aid or graduate assistantships.
Applicants who wish to enroll in selected course offerings but not pursue a formal degree program may be considered for admission asÌýnon-degree students.ÌýThe minimum requirement for taking graduate courses in non-degree status is a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale). Some programs have additional requirements, and/or exceptions to requirement, for taking courses under non-degree status.
A maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit earned in provisional admission status, including credit earned at University of Louisiana at Monroe and approved transfer credit, may be counted toward master’s or doctoral degree. The six semester hours must be included on the student’s approved degree plan to be counted toward the hours required for completion of the degree.
First Time Graduate: Applicants with no previous graduate credit
Graduate Transfer: Applicants with previous graduate credit from another institution
Graduate Readmit: Applicants with previous graduate credit from ÁùºÏͼ¿â, but not another institution
Graduate Transfer Readmit: Applicants with previous graduate credit from both ÁùºÏͼ¿â and another institution
Visting Graduate: Applicants with previous graduate credit that wish to attend ÁùºÏͼ¿â, with the intention
of returning to their current university
An applicant who does not complete their admission application with all required documents by the deadline to apply (deadlines areÌýlinked here) will be required to submit a new application to the graduate school for a future term and pay all associated application fees.Ìý An applicant who hasÌýbothÌýcompleted their application with all required official documentsÌýandÌýreceived an admission decision of regular of conditional admission, but would like to defer their enrollment to a future term, may reapply one time with no additional charge by contactingÌýgradadmissions@ulm.edu.ÌýSome programs may not allow admissions deferrals due to program capacity.
Applicants who enroll and maintain academic eligibility will remain eligible for registration until there is a lapse of enrollment for two consecutive terms or until graduation, whichever occurs first. A returning student who has missed two consecutive terms is required to reapply and submit an application fee before enrolling.
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In addition to the requirements for admission to the ÁùºÏͼ¿â Graduate School and the graduate
program of choice, international students are required to provide additional supplemental
items which should be uploaded to your admissions portal:
1. Official transcripts from any university attended. If attended outside the US, provide an evaluation of the credits by an approved evaluation service (,Ìý, andÌý). Transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to the ÁùºÏͼ¿â Graduate School at gradadmissions@ulm.edu.
2.ÌýStatement of Financial BackingÌý– establishes funding source and amount provided by source
3. Proof of Funding – This is the Bank statement or Bank letter that will accompany your Financial Backing Statement
4. Official TOEFL, Duolingo English Proficiency exam, or IELTS scores
5. Submit immunization requirements to Medicat - checkÌýhereÌýfor more information.
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7. Valid Passport
The can be reached at (318) 342-3002. Please view their webpage for more information.
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Your Campus Wide Identification Number is a 8-digit number which ÁùºÏͼ¿â assigns to every
student.Ìý Your CWID is only valid at ÁùºÏͼ¿â. Newly admitted graduate students receive
their Campus Wide IDs in their admissions email.ÌýÌý
Hint: If you do not know your CWID, you can find it by logging into Banner using your
SSN & PIN.Ìý
Click the "Student" tab - Click "Student Records" - Click "View Holds"
Your CWID is the 8-digit number next to your name in the upper right hand corner of
the screen.
Access your Warhawks email using Office 365 from within the myÁùºÏͼ¿â portal.Ìý
USERNAME:ÌýWarhawk Email Account
PASSWORD: 6-digit birthday and the last 4 digits of your CWID (MMDDYY-XXXX)
HINT: We recommend that you download the Outlook Mobile App to your cell phone for easy access to check your email daily.Ìý
Use theÌýportal to manage and access all your campus accounts. Ìý The myÁùºÏͼ¿â portal gives you
access to multiple campus systems with a single log in.Ìý
USERNAME:Ìý theÌýfirst partÌýof your warhawks email account (example:ÌýÌýace@warhawks.ulm.edu)
PASSWORD: 6-digit birthday and the last 4 digits of your CWID (MMDDYY-XXXX)
Banner is a secure self-service system where you will register for classes, check financial aid, view your fee bill, access your student records, view holds, and check course availability.Ìý The Banner system is accessed from your myÁùºÏͼ¿â portal.Ìý
USERNAME:Ìý your CWID
PASSWORD: your PIN
is the online classroom forum where you will participate in classes, communicate with teachers and classmates, view and submit assignments, and monitor grades.
USERNAME: theÌýfirst partÌýof your warhawks email account (example:ÌýÌýace@warhawks.ulm.edu)
PASSWORD: 6-digit birthday and the last 4 digits of your CWID (MMDDYY-XXXX)
If you were admitted with aÌýProvisionalAdmissionÌýstatus, you will not be allowed to register for coursework beyond your first semester until your missing docuements are received and recorded by the Graduate School.ÌýÌý
The Graduate School requires copies of your official transcript(s) from all post-secondary
education institutions showing your coursework AND degree conferral.Ìý If you submitted
official, "in progress" transcripts in which your degree was not yet conferred, we
require an official, final transcript which shows degree conferral.Ìý
Official transcripts may be sent electronically to gradadmissions@ulm.edu.Ìý Or by
USPS to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Sandel Hall 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0600
The ÁùºÏͼ¿â Institution Code for GRE or GMAT scores is 6482.
Official transcripts are sent directly to ÁùºÏͼ¿â from the issuing institution or evaluation agency.ÌýÌýÌýUnofficial documents will not be accepted.Ìý
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If you have a hold for Immunization Records, you must complete the web form located in your myÁùºÏͼ¿â.Ìý TheÌýMedicatÌýweb form can be found in the quick access box of the myÁùºÏͼ¿â landing page.Ìý
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All domestic graduate students who wish to apply for federal loans should file a free (FAFSA)ÌýFederal Application for Student Aid.ÌýIf you receive financial aid, you can accept or decline your loans throughÌý. For more information, contact theÌýÁùºÏͼ¿â Office of Financial Aid.
ÁùºÏͼ¿â offers a limited number of Graduate Assistantships, which include a tuition waiver, to students on a competitive basis.Ìý Guidelines for qualification and available assistantships are posted on our website at thisÌýlink.
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ÁùºÏͼ¿â does not place advisement holds on graduate students.Ìý However, registration processes vary by department.Ìý If you have any questions concerning advisement, check with your Graduate Coordinator for more information.Ìý
New graduate students are typically assigned to their Graduate Coordinator for advisement their first semester.Ìý If you have not received an email from your program with an assigned advisor, there is a complete listing of graduate programs with links to the graduate program pagesÌýhere.Ìý These webpages contain the contact information for all Graduate Coordinators.
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ÁùºÏͼ¿â graduate students register for classes usingÌýunder the "Student" tab. Ìý
To look up available classes Click "Registration" - Click "Look Up Classes."
To add or drop classes Click "Registration" - Click "Add or Drop Classes."
HINT:Ìý Attached is a helpful RegistrationÌý"how-to" GuideÌýif you need guidance with registering for classes in Banner.
Find out what textbooks you need and get a price match at theÌý.Ìý
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ÁùºÏͼ¿â offers several orientations for graduate students:
Graduate students who wish to access campus services need a Student ID Card.Ìý Any graduate student who needs an ID can obtain one throughÌýWarhawk ID Services.Ìý ÁùºÏͼ¿â Online students who wish to have a student ID, and do not live in Monroe, should contact Ida Wilson, Assistant Online Student Advocate, atÌýwilson@ulm.edu.Ìý
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Graduate students who operate a vehicle on the ÁùºÏͼ¿â campus must register their vehicle with the University Police and display a decal in the lower left corner of their rear window.Ìý Information about registering your vehicle is available on theÌýUniversity Police website.
Monitor and pay your fee bill online usingÌý.Ìý Watch the University'sÌýImportant Dates CalendarÌýfor scheduled purges for non-payment.Ìý Pay your bill, or set up a payment plan, by theÌýRegular Registration Payment DeadlineÌýto avoid having your classes dropped.
HINT: The purge includes Graduate Assistants who get a tuition waiver but have unpaid fees.Ìý
Download theÌýOffice 365 Education SuiteÌýusing your Warhawks email.Ìý ÁùºÏͼ¿â students have access to full Office applications of Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and SharePoint sites to use as long as they are a student at ÁùºÏͼ¿â.Ìý
The ÁùºÏͼ¿âÌýis your resource for policies, procedures, regulations, and degree requirements for all graduate students.Ìý Refer to the catalog for any questions you may have.Ìý If you are in doubt, please give us a call at (318) 342-1036.
The UniversityÌýAcademic CalendarÌýcontains all academic deadlines for the University Registrar and official holiday schedules.
ÁùºÏͼ¿â Graduate School
Sandel Hall Room 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
(318) 342-1036