Two letters of recommendation: you will need to provide two letters of recommendation from professional or academic colleagues as well as the name and contact information for an additional reference. References from professors, research experiences, or internship supervisors are preferred.
Resume or curriculum vitae (most recent): please include your educational history, research experience, professional presentations to regional, state, or national conferences, employment or volunteer activities, and any honors and awards.
Transcript/credential evaluation from your highest earned degree
To be eligible for admission in the Ball State Graduate School, you must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association. Some doctoral and specialist degree programs (but not all) require a master's degree from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
Earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution
Applicants whose GPA falls below the 2.75 minimum may also be eligible for probationary admission
Proof of English proficiency: Ball State University recommends all graduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency unless eligible for a waiver.
TOEFL 79
Duolingo 110 or higher
IELTS 6.5 Band
SAT Critical Reading Section or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500