University of Southern Maine

Admissions Application Deadline

Application Instructions for M.S.Ed. and C.A.S.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – Send in your application and fee as soon as possible!
A complete application consists of:

• two copies of the completed application form (a photocopy of the original is fine)
• the application fee of $50.00 made payable to USM
• two sets of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including USM
• standardized test scores (GRE or MAT) This requirement is waived for applicants already holding a master’s degree.
• three recommendations
• essay (see below for specific essay questions)
• certification of finances (international students only)
• TOEFL scores (international students whose first language is not English)

Link to application: http://www.usm.maine.edu/grad/pdfs/Grad_Application.pdf
Link to recommendation form: http://usm.maine.edu/grad/pdfs/Ltr_of_Rec_Form.pdf

SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Special Essay for M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education Applicants:
Type a brief essay (300-500 words) stating your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your professional goals, and how you think this program of study will contribute to these goals. You may include a statement of any special interest you would like to pursue in your study.

Special Essay for C.A.S. in Literacy and C.A.S. in English as a Second Language Applicants
A brief essay (500-700 words) which includes the applicant’s reason(s) for pursuing advanced graduate study: the proposed focus of the applicant’s program, including specific courses if known; and an explanation of how the proposed program fits the applicant’s personal and professional goals.

For information on graduate admission testing, transfer of courses, and tuition and fees:
Admissions and Enrollment Information for Graduate Study to College of Education and Human Development (PDF)
http://www.usm.maine.edu/cehd/prospective-students/App_Enroll_Info_2008.pdf

Application Instructions for Certificate of Graduate Study in Literacy or Early Language and Literacy

APPLICATION MATERIALS
A complete application consists of:

• A Completed application form
• Nonrefundable processing fee of $15.00, payable to USM
• Official Transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities from which you received a degree
• Current Resume
• Personal Statement

Your application is reviewed when all materials have been submitted. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and admission decision once an application is complete.

Link to application: http://www.usm.maine.edu/grad/pdfs/App_Cert_100208.pdf