All Augustana University graduate programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The Augustana-Sanford Genetic 咨询 研究生 Program (ASGCGP) is also accredited by the 认证 Council for Genetic 咨询 (ACGC). The Augustana University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program is also accredited by the Commission on 认证 of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
A student interested in working toward a graduate degree needs to obtain, complete and file an official application with the Office of 研究生 Education. The following documents must be submitted:
- Official application (program-specific*)
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended sent directly to graduate@奥吉.edu (transcripts must come directly from the college/university via a secure site)
- Two recommendation forms testifying to the applicant's character and ability to do graduate work (program-specific requirements)
- A 2- to 3-p年龄 typed essay in which the applicant discusses his or her academic interests, educational goals and plans for graduate study (program-specific*)
- Non-refundable application fee of $60 (Students enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at Augustana at the time of application to the program are exempt from paying this fee.)
- A cumulative grade point aver年龄 of 3.0 (B)或更高
- Sufficient undergraduate work in the proposed field of study to satisfy specific program admission requirements and graduate credit course prerequisites (See admission requirements for specific programs. For example, applicants for the Master of Education hold or are eligible for licensure.)
Augustana University invites international students, and those whose primary langu年龄 is not English, 应用. 入学 is granted to those who have excellent academic promise and achieved a minimum score on one of the following English proficiency 考试. 托福考试 (550 PBT或79 iBT) 雅思考试 (6.总分0分); Duolingo English Test (minimum 105/160) or equivalent scores on the, 见过, PTE, GTEC CBT or EIKEN 考试. For applicants who earned a degree from an institution whose langu年龄 of instruction is English, and those who earned a degree from an institution within the United States, the documentation of English proficiency requirement is waived.
* Refer to specific program prerequisites for additional requirements.
Augustana University graduate program costs can be found on the 研究生学费 & 费用页面.
For information on funding options, contact the Office of Financial 援助.
A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit earned at other accredited institutions may be transferred to Augustana and applied to a student's graduate program providing that:
- An official transcript is provided
- The credit is approved by the Program Director and Director of 研究生 Education
- The credits have not been utilized in earning an undergraduate degree
- A grade of B- or better was earned for the credits
- The credits are not outdated (more than seven years old)
Transfer requirements for the Augustana Master of Education (M.Ed.) are specific to the program.