www.suu.edu/graduatestudies
435-586-7740 (office)
SUU Box 8008, Cedar City, UT 84720 gradapps@suu.edu
Admission to SUU is granted on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, age, creed, color, national origin, ethnic background or disability
status. The information requested is to provide affirmative action information, assist in voluntary compliance with applicable law and meet federal reporting
purposes. This information will have no adverse effect on your admission and will not be used in a discriminatory manner. The University may, at its
discretion, disclose the following information submitted in this document to campus-related organizations.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Accountancy
Fall Semester March 1 | Spring Semester October 1
Arts Administration
Fall Semester February 15
Athletic Training
Summer Semester January 31
Business Administration
Fall Semester March 1 | Spring Semester October 1
Business Analytics
Fall Semester May 31
Cyber Security
Fall Semester August 1 | Spring Semester December 1
Education / Administrative Licensure
Fall Semester July 15 | Spring Semester November 15 | Summer Semester April 15
Music Education
Summer Semester March 15
Music Technology
Fall Semester August 1 | Spring Semester December 1
Professional Communication
Fall Semester July 15 | Spring Semester October 15
Public Administration
Fall Semester July 15 | Spring Semester November 15 | Summer Semester April 15
Sports Conditioning & Performance
Fall Semester July 15 | Spring Semester October 15 | Summer Semester February 15
Graduate Studies
Application for Admission
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
o
S
tep
1 Application
Complete and return the Graduate Admissions Application along with the non-refundable application fee to the Admissions Office.
o
Step
2 Official transcript(s)
Arrange immediately with each college or university previously attended to submit
official
transcript(s). Transcripts must reflect a
minimum GPA of 3.0. Transcripts submitted by the applicant are considered unofficial. Transcripts from different institutions
accumulated on one transcript are not acceptable. All documents must be sent directly from their source institution to the Graduate
Admissions Office. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required to be admitted for graduate study at SUU.
Additional requirements may also apply. SUU graduates do not need to provide official transcripts.
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S
tep
3 Letters of recommendation
List your references on the attached application. Have your references send letters of recommendation directly to the address listed in Step
1 to be added to your graduate file. Or list their e-mail address and a link to an electronic form will be e-mailed.
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S
tep
4 Additional requirements
Master of Accountancy
GMAT or GRE
Letter of intent and resume
Master in Arts Administration (MA & MFA)
Letter of intent and resume
Master of Arts in Professional Communication
Writing sample and letter of intent
GRE
Master of Athletic Training
Documentation of at least 50 hours of observation with a Certified Athletic Trainer(s)
Master of Business Administration
GMAT or GRE
Letter of intent and resume
Master of Cyber Security Science
Letter of intent and resume
Master of Education
• Orientation
Teaching License
• 2 years’ experience
Administrative Licensure
GRE (if GPA is less than 3.25)
Orientation
Level II teaching license
3 years of teaching experience
Master of Music Education
Letter of intent and resume
Master of Music Technology
Letter of intent and resume
Audio or video records showing current skill level as a performer, composer, and/or technologist
Master of Public Administration
Letter of intent
Master of Science in Business Analytics
GRE or GMAT
Letter of intent and resume
Master of Science in Sports Conditioning & Performance
Have a baccalaureate degree and: have a major or minor in physical education, exercise science or sports medicine; or be a licensed or certified fitness professional
(CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM-CPT, ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor--Must provide copy of certification.); or have completed undergraduate courses in exercise
physiology and biomechanics.
GRE or MAT (if GPA is below a 3.25 for the last 60 credit hours)
Letter of intent and resume
Submit required materials to: Southern Utah University
Graduate Admissions
PO Box 8008, Cedar City, UT 84720
gradapps@suu.edu or 435-865-8226 (fax)
ACADEMIC INTEREST
D
ate
/
/
for
School year
20
o
F
all
s
emester
o
Spring
s
emester
o
s
ummer
s
emester
Month
Day Year
o
Application fee $60.00 (non-refundable)
o
Readmission fee $15.00 (non-refundable)
(for students who wish to complete a program after a gap in enrollment in the same program)
o
Administrative licensure
for SUU M.Ed graduates
$15.00 (non-refundable)
Degree/Program
for
which you
will
be a candidate
___ Accountancy
___ Arts Administration (MA online)
___ Arts Administration (MFA)
___ Athletic Training
___ Business Administration
___ Business Analytics
___ Cyber security
___ Education (M.Ed)
___ M.Ed with Administrative License (combined)
___ Administrative License for Education
___ Music Education
___ Music Technology
___ Professional Communication
___ Public Administration
G
raduate Studies in Education
, n
on
-
degree seeking endorsements
/
certificates
(P
rofessional
d
evelopment
)
___ Special Education Mild/Moderate (Blended
___ Other Endorsement ______________________________
(Currently taught in association with school districts or regional service centers)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Required fields marked with an *
*
F
ull
l
egal
n
ame
*
S
ocial
S
ecurity
#
-
-
*Date
of birth
(mo/day/yr)
/
/ Place
of birth
If you have used a different name(s) while attending school, please provide those names
*
P
ermanent
M
ailing
a
ddress
City State Zip
*P
hone
# (
)
-
*
E-
Mail
Optional information o
M
ale
o
Female
o veteran Do you
receive Veteran Benefits?
o yes o no
o American Indian o African American o Asian/Pacific islander o Hispanic o Caucasian
(white)
o Other
NOTEDirectory information relating to a student is considered public information unless a student specifically requests that it be kept confidential. A list of directory information for
SUU is listed in the University Catalog, Appendix C. Students placing a confidentiality hold on their student information may only transact business
after authenticating their identity
in the mySUU portal, or by presenting picture ID at the appropriate office on campus. No phone or e-mail services will be available to ensure that confidentiality of the student’s
information is maintained. Enrolled students who wish to change their confidentiality status may do so in writing by
completing the appropriate forms at the Registrar’s Office,
located in the Sharwan Smith Center.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
N
ame of
em
ergency
c
ontact
R
elationship
A
ddress
P
hone
# (
)
-
City State Zip
RESIDENCY
NoteFailure to complete this section could result in classification as a NON-RESIDENT FOR TUITION PURPOSES.
U.S. citizen? o yes o no If no, please check one of the following: o Permanent
resident
(Immigrant) o
other
(explain below)
o
visa type
____________________________________
State of legal residence
Fromto
(mo/yr)_ _/ to
___
/
Do
you have
a
driver’s license?
o yes o no Issuing state_______________ Date
of issue (mo/yr)
/
How long have you lived in Utah? Years
Months
Continuously
since
(mo/yr)
/
Please indicate your activities (e.g., employment, school, military) and where you have been for the past 3 years. Be specific and account for all
months.
FromTo (mo/day/yr) Employer or Activity
City
State
FromTo (mo/day/yr) Employer or Activity
City
State
FromTo (mo/day/yr) Employer or Activity
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
City
State
List in chronological order all colleges and/or universities previously attended (attach a separate sheet if necessary).
Failure to list all institutions
previously attended or degrees pursued may result in loss of credit and dismissal from SUU graduate studies.
Name of Institution Location
FromTo (mo/yr)
Date Graduated Degree Attained
Name of Institution Location
FromTo (mo/yr)
Date Graduated Degree Attained
B
achelor
s Degree
Issued by institution
y
ear
Major Minor
(
s
)
REFERENCES /
LETTERS
OF RECOMMENDATION
List three (3) persons who will provide a letter of recommendation directly to the Admissions Office. (For Master of Education, one must be the
immediate supervisor/principal. For Administrative License with or without MEd, one must be the current principal and one must be a school
district
administrator.) These should include persons familiar with your academic qualifications.
Do you waive the right to review the letters of recommendation from your references? o
y
es
o
n
o
Name
& P
osition
E-
Mail
a
ddress
(for submission of electronic recommendation form)
SIGNATURE
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information on this application is true and complete. False information may result in the loss of credit,
dismissal and/or prosecution pursuant to Utah code annotated section 76-8-504.
S
ignature of
c
andidate
d
ate
/
/
Month
Day Year
IMPORTANTIf you have been convicted of any crime (other than a minor traffic offense) since you turned 18, you may be
INELIGIBLE
to practice accounting
or
certify as an Elementary or Secondary Teacher in Utah (and in most other states) where such a criminal record makes you ineligible to be bonded or obtain a
teaching certificate. Before submitting this application, you should consult applicable regulations. If you have other concerns or questions, contact your academic
advisor.
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