International Graduate Students
Whether the undergraduate degree is from a foreign university or from an American university, graduate students should also submit items one through five listed previously. The prerequisites for admission to graduate school are:
- A baccalaureate-level degree from either a regionally-accredited American university or foreign institution.
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, depending on the program requirement. Students who have a cumulative GPA between 2.20 and 2.49 may be admitted on a conditional basis if other admission requirements are met.
- Each graduate program has specific admission policies in addition to the policies for admission to graduate study. These may include the GRE or GMAT test scores, or alternative admission requirements. See the appropriate program section in the online Graduate Academic Catalog for complete admission requirements.
The maximum graduate credit accepted for transfer is nine semester hours in no more than four courses. In order for graduate transfer credits to be evaluated, the prospective graduate student must also file an Approved Program Form with the Northwest Office of Graduate Studies.
For more information on graduate policies, procedures, and requirements, see the current Northwest Graduate Catalog, available online at www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/catalog.htm.