Admission Requirements

1. Students must have a 2.5 GPA.  Students who do not have a 2.5 GPA will be admitted on a provisional basis and can take only one course per term for the first four terms.  The grades for each course must be a "B" or better to remain in good standing.

2. MBA students must meet the required prerequisites:  BUSN 5000, Business which is equivalent to general business courses in economics, finance, accounting, business law, marketing, and other business concepts.  BUSN 5600, Accounting Theory and Practice is equivalent to two accounting courses equal to undergraduate Accounting I and II.  BUSN 5620, Current Economic Analysis is equivalent to microeconomics and macroeconomics.  These courses must have been completed in the last 5 years with a grade of "B" or better.

3. Counseling students must also have as a minimum courses in basic psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology with a grade of "C" or better.

Applicants considered for admission to Webster University's graduate programs must have earned a recognized baccalaureate degree from an educational institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. Students who completed their university education abroad must have earned an equivalent recognized baccalaureate degree as determined by Webster University. Each applicant must submit an official final transcript from the degree-granting institution in order to complete the application file. The admission decision will be made after the required transcripts are on file with the appropriate office at the University. Applicants for a sequential master of arts (M.A.) or sequential master of business administration (M.B.A.) must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts at the time of application if their degree was issued from an institution other than Webster University. Issued-to-student copies are not acceptable.

Application by U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents (Resident Alien Card holders)

1. Application forms are available by mail, Internet, or during the initial advising session with an academic advisor. The advising session serves as both an information opportunity as well as a mandatory admission requirement.
2. The application fee for the degree-seeking student must be submitted with the completed application form or the application form will not be processed. If the application fee is included with a tuition payment, this should be noted on the application form. The purpose of the application fee is to initiate the student's admission file, complete the admission file, and establish it as an official student file in the Office of the Registrar.
3. A student who registers for a course as a non-degree student must complete a non-degree application form and pay the application fee. The student should consult the Non-degree Students section under Enrollment for additional information. It should be noted that non-degree students are usually not eligible for veterans' educational benefits or financial aid.
4. Graduates of Webster College/University are exempt from the application fee.
5. The student who is a Permanent Resident of the United States and holds a Resident Alien Card must submit a copy of both sides of the card with the completed application form. 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.