Requirements

Application Process
To apply simply:



After the Admissions department reviews your completed documents, we will notify you in writing regarding your acceptance.

Prerequisites
Bachelor's Degrees:
  • You must have a High School diploma or GED. This must be from a recognized and accredited school.
  • You will also need a letter of recommendation. Your admissions representative will provide you with the form for this letter, or it may be downloaded once you have enrolled.


Master's Degrees:
You must possess one of the following to be eligible:
  • A Full Sail Bachelor of Science Degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • A baccalaureate degree or higher level degree from another accredited postsecondary educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, which prepares them for the educational program objectives of the Master of Science Degree Program, with a transfer academic average GPA of 2.5, will be considered for admission pending an evaluation of final official transcripts. Official high school transcripts or GED test scores are not required.


Additionally, Master's Degree Program Applicants must also submit one letter of recommendation, written by a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, or community leader. A second letter is recommended, and is preferred to be from the above, but may be a personal letter written on behalf of the applicant (but should not come from a family member). These letters should address the applicant's character, motivation, creativity, and academic achievement.

NOTE: You may need to review your prior course of study to ensure that you have proper training to succeed in your chosen Master's program. Please contact your admissions representative for further details.

International Applicants:
International applicants must meet the standard admission requirements and provide the following:
  • Language Proficiency
  • Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate the required level of language proficiency by providing documentation of one of the following:
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

  • Financial Guarantee - must be provided to verify available funding for tuition and related expenses for the duration of the chosen degree program.
  • Foreign School Credentials - must be submitted to an outside evaluation service for determination of U.S. equivalency.
  • English Translation - any documentation not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Applicants for online-based degree programs are NOT required to obtain student visas.


NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION APPLY EQUALLY TO ALL APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR MARITAL STATUS