Admissions

Requirements for Admission

Requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies:

• A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency
• Grade point average of at least 3.0 for undergraduate work and graduate work, on a 4-point scale and based upon all work for which a grade is given
• Satisfactory standing at the most recent educational institution attended
• TOEFL or IELTS scores for International Students*

Individual Programs may establish requirements more rigid than the minimal standards of the School of Graduate Studies, so a student meeting minimal School requirements may not be adequately prepared to enter graduate study in a particular program.

GRE scores are accepted and encouraged, but are not required.  The code for submission to LSUHSC-NO is 6600.

*All international students must present acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination before they will be accepted as graduate students. These examinations are offered several times a year throughout the world.

Types of Admission

Unconditional Admission - Applicants who meet all requirements and are accepted by the admissions committee and the Dean are normally granted unconditional admission.

Probationary Admission - Applicants who fail to meet all qualifications but are judged by the program admissions committee and by the Dean to show promise for successful graduate work may be considered for probationary admission.

Provisional Admission - Applicants who appear to be admissible but who are unable, for good reason, to supply the required credentials prior to the stated deadline may request provisional admission. In such cases, complete credentials must be received not later than sixty days after the first day of classes (forty-five days in the Summer term).

Admission Procedure

You must submit all of your application materials through GradCAS. The link to GradCAS can be found here: https://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/admissions_and_application.aspx

Required:

Application Fee - The application fee for the School of Graduate Studies is $50. 

Transcripts - Send one copy of your official transcript from each college or university that you have attended (including other institutions in the LSU System). Transcripts that show transfer credits from other colleges you have attended are not acceptable. 

Personal Statement - This statement requires outlining academic background, research activities, and career objectives, in relation to the program of study. 

Letters of Recommendation - Arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent to the School of Graduate Studies (preferably from professors who have taught you in the basic sciences). 

TOEFL/IELTS - International students must submit scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS.

GRE Scores (optional) - Request that the Educational Testing Service send an official report of your Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores to the School of Graduate Studies. The code is 6600.

The completed application will be sent to the program Admissions Committee for review and recommendation. Students will be notified of acceptance into the graduate program by the Program Director and then by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.

Deadlines

Deadline dates for Programs vary, so early application is advised. 

Reapplication

Students once registered in the School of Graduate Studies who wish to resume work after an absence of more than one semester will be required to submit an application for re-admission at least ten days before registration. Supplementary transcripts must he submitted if any work has been taken at another institution during the interim. Exceptions to this requirement must be by successful petition of the Dean.