Admission
Admission Requirements
Applicants considered for admission to graduate studies at Webster University must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University, and meet all program admission standards. Applicants who have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution must satisfy program requirements or requisites, including a 2.5* (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) for full admission. (See also Acceptance by Conditional Basis)
Students who completed their university education outside the U.S. must have earned an equivalent recognized baccalaureate degree as determined by Webster University. Students who have completed the necessary academic preparation for admission to accredited/recognized Master's-level university programs in their native system of education, providing their academic preparation was at least three years in length will be considered for admission using the normal Webster University admission criteria. Consideration includes a minimum, cumulative GPA as calculated by Webster University.
Each applicant must submit an official, final transcript designating a degree and date of conferral from the degree-granting institution in order to complete the application file. Issued-to-student copies are not acceptable unless received in an unopened envelope certified with the official seal of the issuing institution Any transcripts not issued in English will require a certified English translation in addition to the official original language document. The admission decision will be made only after all required documents are on file with the appropriate office at the University. Applicants for a sequential master's degree must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts at the time of application if their degree was issued from an institution other than Webster University.
Additional Application Requirements by Program
The individual admission requirements for each program can be found in this catalog under the appropriate school and program. Upon completion of the admission file, it will be reviewed and a decision will be rendered by the respective department's admission committee.
Acceptance
Applicants whose official undergraduate transcript has not been received by the main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, may be provisionally accepted to the graduate program. An official transcript from the accredited institution awarding the baccalaureate degree reflecting the conferred degree must be received by the end of the first term of enrollment. Degree-seeking students who do not have their transcripts on file by the conclusion of their first term of enrollment will not be allowed to register for additional classes. On receipt of the official, final transcript from the institution awarding the baccalaureate degree, the student will receive a full Graduate admission decision with any conditions such as "conditional basis" acceptance noted, based on the final GPA.
Undergraduate degree conferred transcripts must be received by the end of the first week of the term in order for any financial aid to be disbursed. To be considered official, transcripts must be received by Webster University directly from the issuing institution. If the student is to deliver transcripts, they must be in sealed, unopened envelopes and certified with the official seal of the issuing institution. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the main campus in St. Louis and other documents pertaining to admission should be sent directly to the campus to which the student applied and/or currently attends.
All transcripts should be sent to the following address:
Attn: Campus Location
Office of Admission
Webster University
470 East Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
*Acceptance by Conditional Basis
Students whose cumulative GPA is at least a 2.0 but below 2.5 will be admitted under a "conditional basis" category (see advancement to candidacy restrictions). Specialized graduate programs have other admission requirements determined by individual Schools and Colleges of Webster University.
Application by U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
(Resident Alien Card holders)
Students should apply online at http://www.webster.edu/admissions. A non-refundable, graduate application fee of $50 is required. Students who have been previously enrolled at any Webster University campus location are exempt from the application fee. Students may apply either prior to or after an Academic Advising session, which serves as both an information opportunity as well as a mandatory admission requirement.
Students who are Permanent Residents of the United States and hold a Resident Alien Card must submit a copy of both sides of the card with their completed application. Webster University reserves the right to require students whose native language is not English to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam (or other English language proficiency examination) based on the assessment of the local director and/or academic advisor.
Military Applicants
Webster University is a "Military Friendly" institution and is honored to receive your application. Please submit your application of admission to http://admissions.webster.edu/admissions. If you are a member of the U.S. Army you will be required to apply for admission using the GOARMY.ED portal. Your application will then be directed to the Office of Admission for entry. Applicants interested in pursuing a sequential degree may not use the portal but may apply directly to Webster University using the following link: http://admissions.webster.edu/admissions. All documents required for admission to the degree program will apply. Please see specific program pages for requirements.
If you have graduate credit and are interested in transferring that credit into a Webster University degree program, please submit official transcripts to the Academic Advising Center for review.
Important Contacts for Military Service Men & Women
Military men and women should be in contact with the campus they choose to attend for assistance with questions related to financial aid, admission, registration and billing. Applicants should refer to the Webster University Military Opportunities Web site (www.webster.edu/military) for additional information
Application for International Students
Webster University welcomes applications for admission from students from all countries. Non-U.S. citizens, applying from outside the U.S. to a campus outside or inside the United States. should apply online at http://www.webster.edu/admissions as a "Global" or international student.
Application Requirements
1. An International Application. Non-U.S. citizens, U.S. citizens applying from outside the U.S. and any student applying to a campus outside the United States should apply online at http://www.webster.edu/admissions as a "Global" or international student. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required. Students who have been previously enrolled at any Webster University campus location are exempt from the application fee. There is no application fee for the London or Thailand campuses.
2. Official transcripts from the educational institution from which the student earned their first bachelors-level degree. For U.S. institutions, this means accreditation from a regional accrediting body. Non-U.S. institutions must be recognized by the Ministry of Education as a university-level provider of higher education and accredited by any appropriate agencies within the home country and any countries in which it operates and/or issues degrees. This transcript must show the degree received and the date conferred. Applicants previously enrolled in graduate-level coursework must submit official transcripts of that work.
Graduate applicants who apply and are provisionally accepted before completing their undergraduate degree must submit a final transcript indicating the degree received and the date conferred. This official transcript must be on file within eight weeks from the beginning of the student's starting term for full acceptance to the University.
To be considered official, transcripts must be received by Webster University directly from the issuing institution. If the student is to deliver transcripts, they must be in sealed, unopened envelopes and certified with the official seal of the issuing institution. All official transcripts and documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a literal and certified English translation.
3. Documentation of English Language Proficiency
All applicants, regardless of program or enrollment location, whose primary language is not English must document their English language proficiency at the time of application. Applicants normally satisfy this requirement by submitting official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Academic IELTS, or Pearson scores that meet the requirements below:
TOEFL IELTS Pearson
Paper Computer iBT Academic
575 230 89
6.5 53
Students who cannot document current evidence of English proficiency should contact the campus they wish to attend for on-campus testing options. Further, Webster reserves the right to administer additional proficiency tests to any applicant, accepted applicant, or enrolled student about whose English language proficiency the University has concerns. All English as a Second Language (ESL) recommendations and requirements are a condition of the applicant's admission, enrollment, and/or continued enrollment at the University.
Conditional Admission — Some students are academically acceptable to the University but have additional English language proficiency needs that the University believes can be met by taking English as a Second Language (ESL) courses through Webster University or another educational institution with whom the University has an articulation agreement. These students will be accepted on a conditional basis that acknowledges their need to document further work in English. Students admitted on a conditional basis must meet the University's English language proficiency requirements listed above before they can be advanced to candidacy in the graduate program.
On-Campus Testing for English — Students admitted on conditional admission must sit for the University's on-campus English language testing prior to registration. The results of this evaluation will enable the academic advisor to place the student in appropriate coursework. Options include intermediate and/or advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) courses only; ESL courses in combination with academic courses; or academic courses only. Webster University will refer for testing any student about whose English language proficiency an academic department, an individual faculty member, or an academic advisor has concerns.
4. A 300 to 400 word essay on a topic of your choice. You may describe a special interest, experience, or achievement.or a curriculum vitae (résumé) that documents prior employment and experience.
5. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers.
6. Additional official documentation may be required depending upon an applicant's program of interest or previous educational background. See program page for details.
Applying for a Visa — Students requiring a visa to study in the country in which their campus is located will be required to provide additional documentation for the visa process. Visa documentation requirements can vary at international campus locations depending upon the applicant's citizenship status and/or country of origin at the time of acceptance to the University. Applicants should check with the campus they plan to attend for specifics. The University will notify applicants if additional documentation is required to complete the application file. For current informaition, please contact the campus at which you plan to enroll.
Application for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
Application Requirements
1. An International Application. U.S. citizens applying from outside the U.S. and any student applying to a campus outside the United States should apply online at http://www.webster.edu/admissions as a "Global" or international student. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required. Students who have been previously enrolled at any Webster University campus location are exempt from the application fee. There is no application fee for the London or Thailand campuses.
2. Official transcripts from the educational institution from which the student earned their first bachelors-level degree. For U.S. institutions, this means accreditation from a regional accrediting body. Non-U.S. institutions must be recognized by the Ministry of Education as a university-level provider of higher education and accredited by any appropriate agencies within the home country and any countries in which it operates and/or issues degrees. This transcript must show the degree received and the date conferred. Applicants previously enrolled in graduate-level coursework must submit official transcripts of that work.
Graduate applicants who apply and are provisionally accepted before completing their undergraduate degree must submit a final transcript indicating the degree received and the date conferred. This official transcript must be on file within eight weeks from the beginning of the student's starting term for full acceptance to the University. . Undergraduate degree conferred transcripts must be received by the end of the first week of the term in order for any financial aid to be disbursed.
To be considered official, transcripts must be received by Webster University directly from the issuing institution. If the student is to deliver transcripts, they must be in sealed, unopened envelopes and certified with the official seal of the issuing institution. All official transcripts and documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a literal and certified English translation.
3. A 300 to 400 word essay on a topic of your choice. You may describe a special interest, experience, or achievement.or a curriculum vitae (résumé) that documents prior employment and experience.
4. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers.
5. Additional official documentation may be required depending upon an applicant's program of interest or previous educational background. See program page for details.
Applying for a Visa — Students requiring a visa to study in the country in which their campus is located will be required to provide additional documentation for the visa process. Visa documentation requirements can vary at international campus locations depending upon the applicant's citizenship status and/or country of origin at the time of acceptance to the University. Applicants should check with the campus they plan to attend for specifics. The University will notify applicants if additional documentation is required to complete the application file.
Application by Non-degree Seeking Students
Students who do not plan to complete a degree or program from Webster University may request approval to take graduate courses at the University as a non-degree student. Non-degree candidates seeking access to graduate-level coursework must satisfy the minimum criteria for graduate study (a completed baccalaureate degree) as well as satisfy all course or program prerequisites.
A student who wants to register for a course as a non-degree student must complete a non-degree application A non-refundable, graduate application fee of $50 is required. Students who have been previously enrolled at any Webster University campus location are exempt from the application fee.. Not all programs offer non-degree status. It should be noted that non-degree students are usually not eligible for veterans' educational benefits or financial aid. Tuition for non-degree courses must be paid at the time of registration. Approved non-degree seeking applicants can register for classes 30 days before the start of the requested term.
A student may enroll as a non-degree student for up to 6 credit hours. To continue as a non-degree student after the initial 6 credit hours, the student must submit an official undergraduate transcript showing baccalaureate degree conferral. The Director of Graduate and Transfer Admissions will review the transcript and make the final decision as to whether an individual may continue as a non-degree student.
Non-degree students should meet with an academic advisor (students interested in a program housed within the School of Education should contact that office at 314-246-8007. before registering for courses since they are subject to the same requisite course requirements and dismissal policies that apply to degree-seeking students. Non-degree students interested in pursuing MA in Counseling coursework should consult with the individual admission requirements that can be found in this catalog under the Counseling program.