Apply — Sport Management
Sport Management
Department of Educational Leadership and Sport Management
Application Checklist/Information
PRIORITY Deadline: January 10 for fall admission; July 01 for spring admission.
Although late applications may be considered, the department cannot guarantee an admission decision will be made prior to the start of the semester for which you apply.
Step One – Know…..
Here’s a “checklist” of information you’ll need when you apply.
01. WSU Graduate School general application requirements (including application fee).
once in GradCAS search for Washington State University (program name)
02. Current resume or vitae documenting your educational attainments, professional experiences (including part-time and student work), and highlighting any sport-related and sport-management-related work and/or research experience.
03. Letter of Intent (suggested length: approx. 500 words) that includes the following elements:
a) A summary of how your academic (and, if relevant, professional) experiences have prepared you for graduate school. This summary should clearly indicate how your qualifications and abilities will allow you to successfully complete a master’s degree. Please avoid generalities and platitudes; we applaud the fact that most applicants are passionate about sports and are hard-working, responsible individuals, but this information is not usually helpful in making admissions decisions.
b) A discussion of your current or anticipated career trajectory, or of potential career paths you are exploring. This portion of the statement should explain why you are interested in a particular career or industry sector and indicate how a master’s degree will further these interests.
04. Three letters of reference, two of which should be written by former university professors and address your academic qualifications. (Applicants who graduated with a bachelor’s degree more than 5 years ago can provide three professional reference letters.) The references should address the student’s ability to make sense of new or incomplete information; synthesize different types/sources of information; clearly communicate ideas in writing; simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines; work and think independently; work in a small group; and speak/present in front of a group. Once you have submitted your online application, your references will be contacted by the College.net service via email with directions for submitting their letters of recommendation.
05. Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:
• Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
• That show any graded bachelor’s work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree.
• Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.
06. International Students must meet the university’s English proficiency and funding requirements. Please view the current requirements.
07. OPTIONAL: Additional information that may support your application: Examples include proof of notable academic, professional, or other accomplishments.
08. IF NECESSARY: GPA Context Statement. The Graduate School at Washington State University requires applicants to have achieved a minimum undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (B Average). If your GPA is below a 3.00, please include a brief statement explaining the circumstances and indicating why you believe you will be able to maintain a graduate-level GPA above a 3.00 if you are granted and exception to this requirement.