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All completed applications and additional materials must be submitted five (5) business days prior to the start of classes for admission to the following semester!

Students have the option to apply online or in hard copy.  See below for more information.  

If you are an International student, you must complete the International studies application form, located at the International Program Center website.

Students applying for financial aid must provide an official transcript to the School of Graduate Studies from the institution granting their bachelor's degree (excluding those who have completed their undergraduate degree within the Minnesota State College and University system.)

Electronic Application and Payment Options (Online)

For more information on each application type, see below.

Electronic Application and Payment Options:

• Form 1-Application for Admission to Graduate Studies Please note: electronic letters of recommendation are included with the online application form.
• Graduate Special Student Application

Students seeking a Special Education license, but do NOT have a MN standard teaching license or who may be teaching under a limited license renewed yearly by the Department of Education MUST first take the Standards of Effective Practice (SEP) courses offered either through DLiTE or BSU on-campus.

Applications for the School of Graduate Studies (Hard Copy)

Form 1-Application for Admission to Graduate Studies

Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), and Applied Masters: Students applying for the purpose of pursuing course work that will potentially result in the awarding of a Master's degree.

• Form 1-Application for Admission to Graduate Studies
• Recommendation Form

Graduate Special Student

Students pursuing graduate course work without a planned objective, but with the goal of personal and/or professional enrichment (i.e. licensure).

This application permits students to take courses for an indefinite period of time, provided that a 3.00 ("B") grade point average is maintained.

• Graduate Special Student Admission Form