Admissions Requirements:
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education

Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.

Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:

Review and submit all Program Requirements

To be admitted to the graduate program in Kinesiology, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a accredited institution. 

2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.

3. Two letters of recommendation or reference checklists

4. Statement of purpose in pursuing degree

5. Resume

If an applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion of 3.0 but has a GPA of at least 2.5, a personal interview is required for consideration of conditional admission.

Note: All required documents as listed must be submitted as part of your online application. To access application instructions, including a Document Upload page, first begin the application process.

Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities and international applicants:

• TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
• Certified English translation of educational records.

*Students in fully online programs are not eligible for I-20 or student visas however international applicants can study from their home country.

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