Prospective graduate students are encouraged to consult with their academic department regarding admission requirements before submitting a formal application to the University of Wyoming.
Applicants must complete the UW graduate application and submit the required nonrefundable application fee. Additionally, one set of official transcripts must be sent directly to the UW Admissions Office from each previously attended collegiate institution.
General Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent credential from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale) is typically required for admission. Some graduate programs may also require standardized test scores.
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Applicants whose department requires the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must request official scores be sent directly to the Admissions Office via the Educational Testing Service (ETS), using the University of Wyoming’s institution code: 4855.
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Certain departments may instead require Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores.
Additional Admission Considerations:
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International Applicants: International students must meet additional requirements, including proof of English proficiency through exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. Additionally, financial documentation, such as official bank statements and affidavits, may be required.
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Letters of Recommendation: Some departments may require letters of recommendation. Applicants should review program-specific admission criteria to determine any additional requirements.
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Graduate Assistantships: Many graduate programs offer assistantships, which provide tuition benefits and stipends to eligible students.
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Special Program Requirements: Certain programs-such as Pharmacy and Law-may have unique admissions criteria and application deadlines.
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Application Deadlines: Each graduate program may set specific deadlines for admission. Applicants should confirm exact dates with their academic department.
Prospective graduate students are encouraged to contact their respective academic departments for inquiries related to application status, degree program requirements, deadlines, and supplemental application materials necessary for admission.
Admission Status Categories
Advanced-degree applicants may be admitted to the University of Wyoming in one of the following categories:
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Admitted Graduate Student signifies the applicant has been accepted by the university and by a major department to work toward an advanced degree.
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Conditional admission of a Graduate Student signifies the applicant did not meet the formal admission requirements but has sufficient potential that the university and the major department are convinced that the student will be successful as an advanced-degree candidate. Conditions are usually placed on such students in the form of performance criteria for the first one or two semesters. If the conditions of admission are not met within first two semesters, the student may be denied admission to the university graduate program and the degree program. At minimum, conditionally admitted graduate students must maintain a 3.000 GPA through their first semester. Failure to do so will result in revocation of admission. More restrictive conditions may be defined by the department.
Students admitted with graduate standing may elect to take any undergraduate or graduate courses for which they are prepared, subject to restrictions as outlined in the University Catalog. However, tuition will be assessed at the graduate level for all courses taken with graduate status. Admission to graduate study does not automatically make a student a candidate for an advanced degree.
Note: Students working toward a second bachelor’s degree are not considered graduate students and are subject to all undergraduate regulations.
Professional Experience Track (PET) Graduate Admissions
Professional Experience Track graduate admissions are only available to individuals who have had at least two years* of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience and whose undergraduate cumulative GPA is less than 3.000. Applicants who do not meet these basic criteria must be considered via regular graduate admissions. Applicants who do not meet the basic institutional, college and/or program regular admissions criteria may be considered for conditional admission.
Admission via the Professional Experience Track is full graduate admission. If a student is admitted via PET, they are admitted fully and are not subject to any of the restrictions that would come with conditional admission. No conditional admissions will be allowed under Professional Experience Track admissions; all conditional admissions must go through the regular track admissions process.
*Programs may specify a longer period of post-baccalaureate professional experience. Please consult with the program in which you are interested.
Professional Experience Track Application Materials
The following must be submitted by the applicant to be considered for Professional Experience Track admission:
- Official transcripts of collegiate work completed, including any post-baccalaureate coursework. U.S. Military training transcripts that show neither grades nor degrees awarded may be submitted but are not required as part of the transcript requirement.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation from:
- a current or former college/university instructor of the applicant; and/or
- a current or previous professional supervisor of the applicant.
- Additional letters may be required by programs at their discretion.
- A statement of purpose that contains the applicant’s:
- Professional/career goals.
- Educational goals.
- Statement of how the graduate program will help the applicant attain their educational and professional goals.
- Explanation for why the applicant would choose the University of Wyoming for graduate study.
- A full resume that contains:
- Record of all post-secondary academic work, including the names of the institutions, dates of attendance, and degrees earned.
- Record of all professional employment including dates for each (including any military service, AmeriCorp, PeaceCorp, Fulbright, etc. work experience).
- Any special skills or competencies (including any certifications or licenses). List of publications, prizes, awards, or other recognitions.
- List of service/volunteer activities.
Please contact the program in which you are interested to see if Professional Experience Track Admissions is an option.
International Graduate Applicants
All graduate international students must submit the following in addition to the UW graduate application, official transcripts, and application materials required by the academic department.
- Provide proof of English proficiency if student’s native language is not English. The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110 minimum), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum), other accepted exams and ways to satisfy the English Proficiency requirements are available. Please note that some programs/departments may require higher scores than what is required by the Admissions Office.
- Provide proof of financial support. The Confidential Financial Statement for graduate international applicants can be found on the Admissions Office page, http://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/requirements-graduate.html. Students who are awarded a full graduate assistantship may not need to provide this documentation.
- Provide a copy of student’s passport. This passport copy can be submitted via a scanned e-mail to admissions@uwyo.edu.
More information on the international admission requirements for graduate students can be found on the Admissions Office website, http://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/requirements-graduate.html.
Graduate Non-Degree Student
- Must complete and submit a Non-Degree Student application including a non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts are required for proof of undergraduate degree for non-degree status, and must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
- Non-degree students may enroll in a maximum of 8 credit hours per semester (maximum of two courses). Only 12 credit hours taken in this status may be used towards a UW degree. This 12-credit hour rule may be decreased if prior courses were reserved for graduate credit as either an undergraduate or as non-degree student.
- Admission with non-degree status is not available to international students or students on suspension.
- Students admitted with non-degree status are assessed tuition and fees at the same tuition rate as degree-seeking students.
- Students admitted with non-degree status do not qualify to receive financial aid.
- Non-degree graduate students who decide to pursue a degree must apply to and be accepted by their respective graduate program and the Admissions Office.
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