School of Education Graduate Programs Application Process
Take the next steps to apply to our graduate programs
Step 1: Apply to the School of Education
Guarantee your spot and apply early! The application process typically takes 2-3 weeks.
Apply and send all application materials to the School of Education Department. Once we receive all of your application materials, the program advisor will review your application. If they approve your enrollment, they will send you a Welcome Letter providing further instructions. Once you receive your Welcome Letter, proceed to Step 2.
Application Materials Needed
Please use the grid below to determine which documents are required for the program you are applying to. If you are applying to multiple programs, you only need one electronic copy of each document.
*A teaching license is not required for admission to the Master of Science in Education or FCS programs.
**Admission to the K-9 Elementary and Middle Add-on program requires specific admissions requirements that can be found at this link: https://www.uwsp.edu/education/Pages/Graduate/Certifications/k9.aspx
Unofficial Transcripts – Submit all academic transcripts, INCLUDING transfer transcripts. You may submit unofficial transcripts to the School of Education.
Letter of Intent – Your letter of intent should detail your background qualifications, professional development, educational and career goals, and how this program fits into your future professional plans. Your letter will be considered when determining admission.
License – A teaching license is not required for the Master’s Degree or the accelerated programs in Special Education (CWIC), Elementary Education (ACEE) or the Family and Consumer Sciences program (initial licensure). If you do not have a teaching license and would like to earn an initial license while at UWSP, you can choose between our special education (CWIC) program, family and consumer sciences program, or elementary education program (ACEE).
Resume – Your resume should include your education, work experience, and professional development background. Your resume will be considered when determining admission.
Background Check – A criminal background check is required to apply to any licensing program in Wisconsin, per DPI code PI34.18(2), and must be from within the last six months. Request, print, and upload a Wisconsin Department of Justice (Wisconsin DOJ) background check: https://recordcheck.doj.wi.gov. There is a small fee associated with this. It may take a few days to get this. The online option is the quickest. Download directions
Minimum GPA – There is a 2.75 minimum GPA requirement to be accepted into all programs. Probationary admission will be considered.
Step 2: Apply to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
If you are a degree-seeking student (enrolled in Master’s in Education program with (add-on, CWIC, ACEE, FCS) or without an additional program), you will apply to the Graduate School of UWSP.
If you are a non-degree seeking student (Only enrolled in Certificate, Family and Consumer Science, Add-On License, ACEE or CWIC), you will apply to the Special Non-Degree section of UWSP.
PLEASE NOTE that you will need to re-apply as a non-degree seeking student each semester to register for classes.
Once you are accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Enroll in Classes
Once you are officially accepted into both the School of Education and UW-Stevens Point, you are ready to enroll in classes. The university will reach out to you with instructions on how to enroll. Your program advisor will work with you to ensure you enroll in the correct courses and complete your degree on time.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are happy to talk with you.