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It defines the successes of students in UNK’s College of Arts and Sciences, whether in the humanities, the liberal arts, or fine arts.
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Curriculum in the College of Education is designed to be student-centered and intellectually challenging, while preparing students through field and internship experiences.
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We provide value to Nebraska by preparing students to compete in dynamic professional environments and by promoting academic, social, technological and economic development.
All of the University of Nebraska-Kearney applications are online. Go towww.unk.eduand click “Apply”.
Each department has its own unique evaluation process and most require additional items to supplement the basic materials required by the Office of Graduate Admissions. These additional requirements are different for each department. To find out what items are required by your department, check your department's graduate program admission requirements summary.
Most applications for admissions should be completed according to the following deadlines:
Fall Semester – July 10th
Spring Semester – November 10th
Summer Semester – April 10th
An exception to this is the Counseling & School Psychology Program and the Communication Disorders Program. The Counseling & School Psychology Program applicants must go through Intakes so their deadline for admission is June 10th for Fall admission; October 10th for Spring admission; and March 15th for Summer admission. The Communication Disorders Program admits students only once per year in the Fall Semester – the application deadline for Communication Disorders is January 15th.
Official transcripts can be sent in the mail to:
Graduate Admissions University of Nebraska at Kearney 2504 9th Avenue, Warner Hall Rm 2131
Kearney, NE 68849
Official electronic transcripts can be sent via email to:gradstudies@unk.edu
UNK Graduate Admissions will need official transcripts for all college-level coursework taken. (Official transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the institution. For an electronic transcript to be official, it must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office from the institution. We cannot accept electronic transcripts from an applicant or student.)
Contact each college or university you have attended to request official transcripts be sent to UNK Graduate Admissions.
An exception to this is transcripts for any NU coursework--(UNO, UNL, and UNK)--NU transcripts are obtained internally unless an academic or financial hold is on the account. By virtue of submitting an application, the applicant is providing consent for internal access to these academic records. All campuses attended should still be indicated on the Education History page of the application.
Graduate committees in each department decide who is admissible for their programs. These decisions are based on many factors from academic preparation to fit within the program. These factors can only be assessed during a thorough review of all application materials.
Each department has a Graduate Admissions Committee that decides whether a student will be accepted into their program. The frequency of committee meetings varies; contact your academic department for information regarding how long the process takes for acceptance.
MyBLUE tells you the status of your application in the Office of Graduate Admissions and enables you to see which required items have not been received (the "My To-Do's" Checklist will show items still needed). If MyBLUE indicates that your application has been forwarded to your academic department for review, Graduate Admissions is awaiting the department's recommendation. For more information on the status of your application in the department during this phase, contact the department directly.
Requests must be received in writing; emailgradstudies@unk.eduand include first and last name, NU ID, and which term you would like to defer admission to. We will coordinate any deferment request with the academic program for final approval.
Requests must be received in writing; emailgradstudies@unk.eduand include first and last name, NU ID, and details of request.
To see if you might qualify for residency for tuition purposes, download the Residency Form and read the document carefully. If you wish to apply, submit the completed residency application and supporting materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
The application fee is waived for all active duty military, guard, veteran or reserve applicants and their spouse or dependent. Documentation must be uploaded at the time of application. You must provide one of the following documents as proof of military status to have the application fee waived: DD214, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) or Active Military Orders.
Acceptance of transfer credits for graduate courses completed at another institution is determined by the academic department.
Canvas is the online learning platform that UNK uses to offer online courses. Canvas serves a variety of purposes, allowing professors to make announcements, post assignments, and interact with students. Students will use Canvas to submit coursework, complete online tests, and interact with their classmates.
Graduate students must apply for all scholarships during the month of February. Information and applications are available on the financial aid webpageand must be submitted by March 1st.
Graduate Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified graduate degree seeking students. They are designed to offer students supervised educational experiences at the graduate level. Interested students should visit the UNK employment opportunities website. The website will list all open Graduate Assistantships, as well as provide instructions for completing the application process.
Full-time enrollment for graduate students is 9 credit hours per semester.
·Continuous full-time enrollment may also be required for certain kinds of financial aid and insurance coverage. Each situation is unique, so be sure to consider these when determining how many credits to take.
During the open enrollment period, you can manage your course choices in MyBLUE. After open enrollment, the Registrar’s Office can assist with adjusting your schedule. Telephone: 308-865-8527 Email:UNKREGISTRAR@unk.edu
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