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North Dakota State University 's application procedure places responsibility on the applicant for gathering all supporting credentials and uploading them with your online application or submitting them through the postal service to the Graduate School . In this way, you can be certain that your Application, Reasons for Graduate Study Statement, Application Fee, Transcripts (grade reports), and Letters of Recommendation are submitted and that your application is complete with the exception of any required test scores. The Graduate School will process your application once all required documents are received.

Application Fees and Deadlines

The application for admission to the Graduate School is available online. The application fee for international students is $60 total ($35 application fee, $10 processing fee, $15 transcript evaluation fee). The fee for any subsequent application is $10. Payment can be made online using a credit card or a check payable to North Dakota State University can be mailed to the Graduate School . The deadline for submission is dependent upon the program. Please check the individual program requirements on the program pages of the website. If no deadline is listed, all application materials must be received before May 1 for the fall semester and prior to August 1 for the spring semester.

Multiple Applications

If you choose to apply to more than one graduate program, you must submit a separate application, a statement of purpose, and a $10 processing fee. Letters of recommendation from the previous application will automatically be used unless you notify us of your intent to have others sent. If it has been more than two years since your previous application was submitted, you must also send three new letters of recommendation and any new transcripts. A new application is required if you wish to change your program or degree after you have already submitted an application.

Reasons for Graduate Study Statement

Please state your reasons for pursuing graduate study, specifying your special interests within your chosen discipline and including your background preparation in that area. Mention any relevant skills or experience that you have acquired.

Statement of Marks (Transcripts)

Official copies of your statement of marks (transcripts) from each college or university where you have been enrolled or are currently enrolled are required. Include both undergraduate and graduate work. The statement of marks and degrees should bear the original stamp/seal and signature of the school official responsible for issuing such records, such as the registrar or controller of exams for that institution. Records certified by lecturers, professors, tutors, or any other school officials who do not hold primary responsibility for maintaining the academic records of the institution will not be accepted. Notarized, faxed or scanned copies are not considered official. Only degrees received from colleges and universities recognized by the Ministry of Education of a foreign country or regional/global accreditation bodies are accepted.

Request that the institution(s) send the statement of marks directly to the Graduate School, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 5790 , Fargo , ND 58105 . If official copies of your transcript are mailed from the institution to you, do not open them. We cannot accept transcripts unless they are in a sealed, stamped envelope.

Statement of marks from non-U.S. institutions are expected to be in the official language of the country in which they were earned. English language translations are also required. We will accept literal (not interpretative) English translations from any qualified translator, and the translations should be sent in addition to (not in lieu of) the official academic record.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required from persons familiar with your academic achievements. Letters cannot be more than two years old. Letters can be sent to the Graduate School electronically or by mail. By including your recommenders' emails in the appropriate fields on the application, they will be sent an email that instructs them how to send the recommendations electronically. An alternative is to have the recommenders complete the NDSU Graduate School Personal Report form (MAKE IT A LINK) and ask them to mail it directly to the Graduate School or to you in a sealed envelope. The Graduate School will not accept letters of recommendation that have been opened.

Required Test Scores:

TOEFL

A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required of ALL applicants whose native language is not English. The score must be submitted before your application will be considered. A minimum score of 525 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), or 71 (internet-based) must be achieved on the TOEFL, or a score of 5.5 on the IELTS, to be considered for admission. Some programs require higher scores for admission to their degree programs. The test date must be within two years of the date of the application to the Graduate School . Information about these tests is available from our website.

The requirement of a TOEFL or IELTS score may be waived for applicants from countries where English is the official language or for students who have earned a degree from a U.S. university or college. LINK to list of countries that don't require TOEFL .

Only official TOEFL scores are accepted. If you have taken the IELTS, please send a copy of your Test Report Form. TOEFL or IELTS scores older than two years are invalid and will not be accepted for admission.

GRE and GMAT

Some departments require Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general and/or subject test scores. The individual program pages of our website state whether a GRE score is required. You may register for the GRE on the internet at www.GRE.org .

Business Administration requires Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. GMAT scores can be requested by visiting www.mba.com .

Please arrange to have any official test scores sent directly to the Graduate School . When requesting that official GRE test scores be sent to NDSU, use code 6474 . All official test scores must be within two years of the date of the application to the Graduate School .

Fraudulent Records

Any transcripts, certificates, translations, or examination results that appear irregular will be verified with the appropriate school or examination authorities, and the application process will be delayed until verification is received. If it is determined that an applicant has submitted false records or omitted information about previous school attendance, his/her application will be denied, and legal action may be taken.

List of Required Documents

Please submit the following items to be considered for admission:

Graduate School online application
A $60 fee ($35 application fee, $15 transcript evaluation fee, $10 processing fee
Statement of Purpose
A complete set of official grade reports/statements of marks (with literal English translation) for all your undergraduate and graduate work in a sealed envelope
Three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes
Required test scores sent directly from ETS
Financial certification form will be required at the time of admission. It can be sent with your application materials.

If you upload supplemental documents to your online application, you do not need to submit a paper copy. Only letters of recommendation and statements of marks need to be in sealed envelopes.

Please do not send

More than one copy of materials
Grade reports for secondary education
Certificates of non-academic achievement
Paper copies of test scores

Admission Process

Once the Graduate School has received a complete application, it will be forwarded to the department for review. Each graduate program makes its own recommendation, but the final admission decision is the responsibility of the Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. You will be notified by letter as soon as a decision is made.

Questions?

NDSU Graduate School
201 Old Main
PO Box 5790
Fargo, ND 58105

Email: ndsu.grad.school@ndsu.edu

Phone: (701) 231-7033
Fax: (701) 231-6524

NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request 701-231-7033.





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Application Fees and Deadlines The application for admission to the Graduate School is available online. The application fee for international students is $60 total ($35 application fee, $10 processing fee, $15 transcript evaluation fee). The fee for any subsequent application is $10. Payment can be made online using a credit card or a check payable to North Dakota State University can be mailed to the Graduate School . The deadline for submission is dependent upon the program. Please check the individual program requirements on the program pages of the website. If no deadline is listed, all application materials must be received before May 1 for the fall semester and prior to August 1 for the spring semester. Multiple Applications If you choose to apply to more than one graduate program, you must submit a separate application, a statement of purpose, and a $10 processing fee. Letters of recommendation from the previous application will automatically be used unless you notify us of your intent to have others sent. If it has been more than two years since your previous application was submitted, you must also send three new letters of recommendation and any new transcripts. A new application is required if you wish to change your program or degree after you have already submitted an application. Reasons for Graduate Study Statement Please state your reasons for pursuing graduate study, specifying your special interests within your chosen discipline and including your background preparation in that area. Mention any relevant skills or experience that you have acquired. Statement of Marks (Transcripts) Official copies of your statement of marks (transcripts) from each college or university where you have been enrolled or are currently enrolled are required. Include both undergraduate and graduate work. The statement of marks and degrees should bear the original stamp/seal and signature of the school official responsible for issuing such records, such as the registrar or controller of exams for that institution. Records certified by lecturers, professors, tutors, or any other school officials who do not hold primary responsibility for maintaining the academic records of the institution will not be accepted. Notarized, faxed or scanned copies are not considered official. Only degrees received from colleges and universities recognized by the Ministry of Education of a foreign country or regional/global accreditation bodies are accepted. Request that the institution(s) send the statement of marks directly to the Graduate School, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 5790 , Fargo , ND 58105 . If official copies of your transcript are mailed from the institution to you, do not open them. We cannot accept transcripts unless they are in a sealed, stamped envelope. Statement of marks from non-U.S. institutions are expected to be in the official language of the country in which they were earned. English language translations are also required. We will accept literal (not interpretative) English translations from any qualified translator, and the translations should be sent in addition to (not in lieu of) the official academic record. Letters of Recommendation Three letters of recommendation are required from persons familiar with your academic achievements. Letters cannot be more than two years old. Letters can be sent to the Graduate School electronically or by mail. By including your recommenders' emails in the appropriate fields on the application, they will be sent an email that instructs them how to send the recommendations electronically. An alternative is to have the recommenders complete the NDSU Graduate School Personal Report form (MAKE IT A LINK) and ask them to mail it directly to the Graduate School or to you in a sealed envelope. The Graduate School will not accept letters of recommendation that have been opened. Required Test Scores: TOEFL A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required of ALL applicants whose native language is not English. The score must be submitted before your application will be considered. A minimum score of 525 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), or 71 (internet-based) must be achieved on the TOEFL, or a score of 5.5 on the IELTS, to be considered for admission. Some programs require higher scores for admission to their degree programs. The test date must be within two years of the date of the application to the Graduate School . Information about these tests is available from our website. The requirement of a TOEFL or IELTS score may be waived for applicants from countries where English is the official language or for students who have earned a degree from a U.S. university or college. LINK to list of countries that don't require TOEFL . Only official TOEFL scores are accepted. If you have taken the IELTS, please send a copy of your Test Report Form. TOEFL or IELTS scores older than two years are invalid and will not be accepted for admission. GRE and GMAT Some departments require Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general and/or subject test scores. The individual program pages of our website state whether a GRE score is required. You may register for the GRE on the internet at www.GRE.org . Business Administration requires Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. GMAT scores can be requested by visiting www.mba.com . Please arrange to have any official test scores sent directly to the Graduate School . When requesting that official GRE test scores be sent to NDSU, use code 6474 . All official test scores must be within two years of the date of the application to the Graduate School . Fraudulent Records Any transcripts, certificates, translations, or examination results that appear irregular will be verified with the appropriate school or examination authorities, and the application process will be delayed until verification is received. If it is determined that an applicant has submitted false records or omitted information about previous school attendance, his/her application will be denied, and legal action may be taken. List of Required Documents Please submit the following items to be considered for admission: Graduate School online application A $60 fee ($35 application fee, $15 transcript evaluation fee, $10 processing fee Statement of Purpose A complete set of official grade reports/statements of marks (with literal English translation) for all your undergraduate and graduate work in a sealed envelope Three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes Required test scores sent directly from ETS Financial certification form will be required at the time of admission. It can be sent with your application materials. If you upload supplemental documents to your online application, you do not need to submit a paper copy. Only letters of recommendation and statements of marks need to be in sealed envelopes. Please do not send More than one copy of materials Grade reports for secondary education Certificates of non-academic achievement Paper copies of test scores Admission Process Once the Graduate School has received a complete application, it will be forwarded to the department for review. Each graduate program makes its own recommendation, but the final admission decision is the responsibility of the Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. You will be notified by letter as soon as a decision is made. Questions? NDSU Graduate School 201 Old Main PO Box 5790 Fargo, ND 58105 Email: ndsu.grad.school@ndsu.edu Phone: (701) 231-7033 Fax: (701) 231-6524 NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request 701-231-7033.
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