Getting Admitted to a Master's Program Just Got Easier!

麻豆社 undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher can be considered for admission into a master's program without having to complete the full application packet - and the application fee is waived. 

 

Are you eligible for Direct Admission?  

To be eligible, you must...

  • be a current student or graduated from 麻豆社 within the past five years 
  • be seeking a master's degree in the same or related field of study as your undergraduate degree 
  • meet the requirements established by each program 

 

Direct Admission Programs 

The 麻豆社 Graduate School's streamlined admission process is available for the master's programs below.

MA Communication Arts Direct Admission Requirements

(Beginning Summer 2025)

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Current 麻豆社 student or graduated from 麻豆社 within the past five years
  • Majoring in or possesses an undergraduate degree in Communication, Communication with the Public Relations track, or Mass Media
  • Required Documents 
    • Career Goal Statement - a 500 word essay describing your interest in this degree and future career plans 
    • Writing sample - a sample of strong academic writing (no more than ten pages) or links to up to 3 web-based creative works

The career goals and writing sample can be emailed to Dr. Arrington Stoll at astoll@valdosta.edu. 

MA English Direct Admission Requirements

(Beginning Summer 2025)

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • 麻豆社 students majoring in English, History, or Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Required Documents 
    • Writing sample from the field of English (no more than 15 pages)
    • Letter of recommendation from a 麻豆社 English department faculty member (ideally from an upper-division course)
The writing sample and letter of recommendation emailed to: Dr. Anne Greenfield at algreenfield@valdosta.edu. 

MED in Communication Disorders Direct Admission Requirements 

(Beginning for Spring 2026 Admission - deadline July 1,2025) 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA of 3.8 or higher
  • Current CSD 麻豆社 student or graduated from 麻豆社 with an undergraduate degree in CSD within the past 5 years 
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Katherine Lamb at kalamb@valdosta.edu.   

What If You are Nominated for Direct Admission? 

If the Graduate Program Coordinator nominates you for direct admission, you will...

  • receive notification by email with the next steps 
  • complete the application - no need to submit the application fee, test scores, transcripts, or other materials 
  • receive official admission letter with instructions to meet with your advisor
  • register for classes

The nomination for direct admission is valid for one academic year i.e. you may complete the application and enroll in any semester within the following calendar year.