SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM M.S in KINESIOLOGY Checklist and Instructions for Admission Requirements Upload the following items with your WSU Graduate School application: Graduate School, Washington State University P O Box 641030, French Administration 336, Pullman, WA 99164-1030 (509) 335-6424 (http://www.gradsch.wsu.edu/) Graduate School Application, for the M.S in Kinesiology program at http://www.gradsch.wsu.edu/ $75 application fee paid with credit card when submitting on-line application Three letters of reference, two of which must be from former professors and address academic qualifications (If you graduated with your bachelor’s degree more than years ago, please provide three professional letters addressing your abilities in the following skills: communication, interpersonal, leadership, resourcefulness, time management, and self-directedness) Once you have completed and submitted your online-application, your references will be contacted directly by us via email with directions for submitting their letters of recommendation on your behalf.) If you have taken the GRE, upload a copy of official: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores *not required Current resume or vita documenting your educational attainments and highlighting any kinesiology related work and/or research experience Written statement addressing the following: (1) the reason for pursuing a kinesiology graduate degree, (2) a description of relevant research or professional experiences, (3) a commitment to scholarship and/or professional development, (4) a specific research or area of interest and whether you are applying for a thesis or non-thesis degree, if applying for the thesis track – specify the faculty member you have already been in contact with who has agreed to serve as your thesis advisor, and, if applying for a teaching assistantship, (5) why you would be an effective teacher at the college level, what relevant teaching related experiences you have OFFICIAL transcripts from any colleges/universities “Official” transcripts are those sent directly by the college/university the student attended to the WSU Graduate School in Pullman Transcripts that are not sent directly from the Registrar of the school attended to the WSU Graduate School are NOT considered official Transcripts issued directly to students in sealed envelope are NOT considered official Transcripts must … • be received from any institution where any degrees have been granted or are expected, • show the last 60-graded semester (90 quarter) credits of course work, • show graded graduate level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree Transcripts are NOT required for course work taken at WSU Submit the following items to: Office of Graduate Studies at gradstudies@wsu.edu or mail to the following address: College of Education, Washington State University, Cleveland Hall 70 P O Box 642114, Pullman, WA 99164-2114 Phones: (509) 335-9195 or (509) 335-7016 Completed Supplemental Information Form (send to gradstudies@wsu.edu) Additional information that may support the review of your application: The Kinesiology program values prerequisite knowledge in the following areas: neuroscience, bioengineering, biology, health and wellness, psychology, sociology Evidence of prerequisite knowledge may consist of prior coursework or work experience judged adequate by the Kinesiology faculty If you possess knowledge in one or more of these areas that may not be evident in your transcripts or resume, please provide a brief typewritten explanatory statement Also include any relevant practical and/or research experience The Graduate School at Washington State University requires applicants to have achieved a minimum undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 If yours is below a 3.00, please provide a brief typewritten statement explaining the circumstances or a statement indicating why you believe you will be able to maintain a graduate-level GPA above a 3.00 if you are granted an exception to this requirement Updated 7/8/2020 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM M.S in KINESIOLOGY Priority application deadline: Pullman campus program: Priority deadline for Fall semester is January 10th and Spring semester is July 1st The deadline is a priority deadline for assistantship consideration Applications received after the stated deadlines will be reviewed on a space available basis Name: (last) Mailing Address: Phone: (first) (middle) (street) (city) Home (xxx) xxx-xxxx Working e-mail address: (state) (zip) Work/Cell (xxx) xxx-xxxx Check the appropriate line to indicate the degree you seek: MS (Non-Thesis) MS (Thesis) Year you plan to begin the program: Highest degree currently held: (fall/August admission): 20 Final undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) Are you going to be employed while you pursue this degree? Are you sponsored by an employer while attending school? Yes Yes No No Are you interested in being considered for a teaching assistantship? Where did you hear about us? Where? Yes No Please follow up with the Office of Graduate Studies to make sure they have received all of your application materials or if you have questions Office of Graduate Studies gradstudies@wsu.edu (509)335-7016/335-9195 Updated 7/8/2020