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| Is there a topic you would like to see added to the FAQs page? Submit questions that you want answered and that you feel would be beneficial to others as well to gradschool@louisiana.edu with the subject "New FAQs Page Question". Submitted questions are posted at the discretion of Graduate School staff. | ||||||||||||||||||
Prospective Graduate Student FAQs |
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| How do I apply for graduate school? If you are applying to the UL Lafayette Graduate School for the first time, you must complete an Application for Admission, pay a $25 application fee, turn in 3 letters of reference, submit GRE scores (GMAT if applying for MBA) from ETS, submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, and submit official immunization records form. These forms are available through Downloadable Forms. NOTE: Most of the programs request additional admissions materials like a statement of purpose or a resume/curriculum vita. Please go to Graduate Programs to learn which specific admissions materials are needed beyond the general graduate school admission materials. For international students, you must complete an Application for Admission, pay a $30 application fee, turn in 3 letters of reference, submit TOFEL & GRE scores (GMAT if applying for MBA) from ETS, submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, submit official immunization records form, and complete a financial statement. These forms are available through Downloadable Forms. |
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| What if I have attended graduate school at
UL Lafayette before? You must complete an Application for Admission. When asked if you have ever attended ULL as a graduate student, make sure to say yes. You also need to pay a $5 readmission fee ($15 for international students). If you are returning to the same program this is all that is submitted. If you have attended graduate school here before but are applying to a new program, then new letters of reference must also be submitted. |
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| What if I have attended graduate school here
before, but I have been out for either a fall or spring semester? A student whose enrollment in the Graduate School is not continuous (that is, one who is not enrolled for one or more semesters) is required to submit an application for readmission, accompanied by a $5 readmission fee ($15 for international students) |
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| How can I pay my application fee? We accept cash, money order (demand draft), or check via mail or in the office, Martin Hall room 332. You can also pay online with a credit card when submitting the online application. |
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| What is the process an application goes through? When all necessary application materials are received by the Graduate School Office, the application is forwarded to the department for consideration. The documents that must be here in order to forward the application consist of an application, application fee, at least 2 letters of reference, test scores, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and any department required application materials (for example, work history for MBA only). When the department makes a decision, it forwards this information to the Graduate School Office who in turn notifies the student of the admissions decision through the mail. |
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| Where can I check my application status
online? Our current online application system does not have a feature which allows you to check the status of your application or the supporting documents. To check the status of your application or to confirm receipt of supporting documents, please contact the Graduate School by email or by phone at 337-482-6965. Be sure to include your full name and application ID number or student ID number in all correspondence to best help us identify you and protect your confidential information. |
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| When can I expect to receive a decision on
my application? The length of time it takes to process an application once it is complete depends upon the department to which the application is made. Once the decision is received by the Graduate School Office, a letter is mailed to the applicant. |
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| When are the application deadlines for international
students? A completed application must be received 60-90 days before the semester begins. This would be May 15th for fall semesters and October 15th for spring semesters. International students may not apply for the summer semester unless they are transferring from another American university. In this case, they should check the schedule to see if courses are being offered in the summer in that degree program. NOTE: Some departments and graduate programs have earlier deadlines. |
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| When are the application deadlines for U.S.
Citizens and permanent residents? All application materials must be received in time for the application to be forwarded to the department and for a decision to be made and posted prior to the start of classes for each semester. We recommend that students have all materials in to us no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of a semester. NOTE: Some departments and graduate programs have earlier deadlines. |
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| What is the minimum GPA expected for admission
into Graduate School? A 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is expected for all undergraduate work. If a student does not meet this expectation, then the student should have a 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. A 3.3 is expected on all graduate work. This is the minimum for general admission; expectations may vary by graduate program. |
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What are the minimum scores expected on
the GRE, GMAT, & TOEFL?
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| Where can I take the GRE or GMAT? Students may register for the GRE by internet at www.gre.org or by telephone; the toll-free number for general information on the GRE is 800-967-1100. Students may register for the GMAT at www.mba.com. The GRE and GMAT are no longer offered in Lafayette. The closest testing center to Lafayette is Sylvan Prometric in Baton Rouge; their phone number is 225-293-8489. |
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| When can I take the GRE or GMAT? The GRE and GMAT are offered through computer testing centers and can usually be taken Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. Schedule your testing time when registering through the website. |
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| What is the UL Lafayette code number for
the GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL? The University of Louisiana at Lafayette code number is 6672. |
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| Do I have to use the letter of reference
form provided for my application? This form is provided for your convenience, but it is not necessary that letters of recommendation be submitted on this form. Although, it is encouraged for you to provide the form as an option to your references so they are aware of your preference to waive your rights to see the letter of recommendation or not. |
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| What is a work history form and who needs
to submit one? A work history form is similar to a resume', and it is only required for MBA applicants. A resume' can substitute this form. |
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| I attended UL Lafayette as an undergraduate.
Do I have to resubmit proof of immunization? If proof of immunization is already on file, it does not have to be resubmitted. |
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| I attended UL Lafayette as an undergraduate.
Do I have to submit my UL Lafayette transcripts? The Graduate School staff will request a copy of your transcripts from the Registrar's Office on your behalf. Or, you may submit an official transcript if you desire to do so. |
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| What graduate programs are available? A complete list of graduate programs is listed in our brochure, on the application, and on our website under Graduate Programs. |
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| My transcripts from my undergraduate studies
are not in English, what should I do? You must have your transcripts translated to English when submitting your application. Translated transcripts must be in a sealed envelope with an official stamp across the flap of the envelope. |
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| I've completed my online application and
am now ready to mail in my supporting application materials. But, I'm waiting
for one or two documents/letters. Do the supporting materials have to be
mailed all at once? No, you may submit the supporting materials you currently have then mail the remaining documents once you receive them. It is encouraged that you include you Application ID from your online application or your student ID number on each supporting application document to ease the identification process when mailing documents separately. |
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Document last revised Friday, January 8, 2010 8:37 AM
© Copyright 2003 by the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette
Graduate School, P.O. Box 44610, Lafayette, LA, 70504-4610
Telephone: 337-482-6965 · E-Mail: gradschool@louisiana.edu
