Graduate Admission and Degree Services
Admission for Degree-Seeking Graduate Students
1. Submit an Application for Graduate Admissionto Graduate Admission and Degree Services, along with the one-time, non-refundable $55 application fee.2. Request official transcripts from each educational institution you have attended beyond high school. Transcripts can be turned in by hand if they are in the original sealed envelopes or they can be mailed or faxed to us directly from the originating institution. Our Transcript Request has detailed instructions.
3. Take any predictive exam, such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), required by the program to which you are applying. Ensure that the results of these exams are forwarded to Graduate Admission and Degree Services.
4. Submit letters of recommendation and other materials required by the program directly to the department's office.
Admission for Certificate-Seeking Graduate Students
1. Submit an Application for Graduate Admission to Graduate Admission and Degree Services, along with the one-time, non-refundable $55 application fee.2. Request official transcripts from each educational institution you have attended beyond high school. Transcripts can be turned in by hand if they are in the original sealed envelopes or they can be mailed or faxed to us directly from the originating institution. Our Transcript Request has detailed instructions.
3. Submit letters of recommendation and any other materials required by the program.
After completing the steps listed above, you are eligible for admission to the Graduate College. Completing the steps, however, does not ensure that you will be admitted to a certificate program. You must still meet any grade-point average (GPA) requirement stipulated by the program to which you are applying. Finally, you are officially admitted to the graduate program only after receiving written notification from the Graduate Dean.
4. For more details, go to Graduate Certificate Programs.
Admission for NonDegree-Seeking Graduate Students
1. Submit an Application for Graduate Admission to Graduate Admission and Degree Services, along with the one-time, non-refundable $55 application fee.2. Request an official transcript from the institution that granted your highest degree. Transcripts can be turned in by hand if they are in the original sealed envelopes or they can be mailed or faxed to us directly from the originating institution. Our Transcript Request has detailed instructions. If you are a non-degree seeking student, you may register for as many credits as you wish but you will be ineligible for financial aid. Please be sure to check the current Class Schedule to see if your classes need prerequisites or departmental approval. Some classes are not available for non-degree seeking students but are reserved for those already in a degree program.
Admission for International Graduate Students
Boise State University welcomes applications from qualified students from around the world. You must submit a completed International Student Application for Graduate Admission to the International Student Admissions Office along with the non-refundable application fee. For more information, contact International Admissions at 208-426-1757 locally or toll-free at 1-800-824-7017. Office hours are 8-5, Monday-Friday. Idaho Residency Requirements
When you are first admitted to Boise State, the university classifies you as either a resident student or a non-resident student, then uses this classification to determine your tuition and fees. In general, students are considered residents of Idaho if their parents have resided in Idaho for 12 consecutive months before the first day of classroom instruction. For further information, please contact the Registrar's Office at 208-426-4249. Office hours are 8-5, Monday-Friday. Tuition and Fees
When applying for admission, you pay a one-time, non-refundable $55 fee for processing your application. To calculate your other tuition and fees , Boise State has established that eight credits or more per semester constitute full-time enrollment. Students attending part-time are charged by the credit hour. Tuition, fees, and other charges are subject to change at any time by the Idaho State Board of Education, acting as the Board of Trustees for Boise State University. Financial Aid for Graduate Students
Assistantships and Fellowships are awarded by departments and include a stipend and a waiver of fees. In addition, non-resident tuition is waived for any non-resident student who receives an assistantship or fellowship award. You may obtain a Graduate Assistantship Application from the Graduate College or the department for which you are applying.Other financial aid requires submission of two forms: Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA), and Financial Aid Transcript. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 208-426-1664 for availability of forms and deadlines.
