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

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø student or graduated from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø within the past five years
  • Majoring in or possesses an undergraduate degree in Communication, Communication with the Public Relations track, Mass Media, or Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Communication 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
  • Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø student or graduated from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.