Admission Requirements
Master of Science (MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step #1: Apply to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS)
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The UTRGV Communication Sciences and Disorders program (COMD) and Graduate College use the Centralized Application Service for Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDCAS) for students applying to the Program.
All applicants to the COMD program are required to submit their application to CSDCAS with all the necessary materials by the February 1 application deadline. Please refer to the CSDCAS website for instructions on submitting the OTCAS application materials and at the opening of the admission cycle in the beginning of October. Materials submitted to CSDCAS include application, official transcripts, GRE scores (UTRGV code – 6570), letters of reference, and a personal statement.
Step #2: Upon submission of the CSDCAS application, you will be notified by UTRGV Graduate College of the process for payment of the university application fee -$50 ($100 for International Applicants). All application fees are nonrefundable. Payment of this fee indicates your application to UTRGV has been accepted.
Step #3: Request your official transcripts and GRE scores to be sent to CSDCAS.
Step #4: Tuition Deposit. The COMD program requires a non-refundable supplemental fee of $250. Upon acceptance into the COMD program, the student will be provided with a deadline by which a tuition deposit must be submitted to guarantee a seat in the new cohort. The admissions deposit will be charged only to students who have been accepted into the program. Importantly, deposits received from students who do enroll into the program will be applied to their tuition and fee bill for the initial semester. Deposits are non-refundable unless special circumstances justify a hardship exception. (Start Fall 2024)
Admission Requirements
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- Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be` submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal statement (500 words) detailing professional goals, reasons for pursuing the graduate degree and response to question prompts.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Resume including educational background and work experience.
- GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- 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.
- English translation of educational records.
- Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA) or the World Education Services (WES).
Additional requirements for 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.
- English translation of educational records.
- Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA) or the World Education Services (WES).
- Financial Documentation showing sufficient funds (minimum of $25,000) to cover all expenses (living and academic) for the first year of study.
- Immigration documents including a current copy of your valid passport.
Deadlines:
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February 1 |
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International |
February 1 |
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