Intercampus Program in Communicative Disorders

Applying for the MA degree in Speech Language Pathology

When to Apply

Your application for admission and transcripts should be submitted to the IPCD admission secretary no later than:

• January 15 for Fall semester admission with notification on or about April 1.
• October 1 for Spring semester admission with notification on or about December 1.

Applications received after these dates will be reviewed only if space is available. Occasionally, as resources permit, Speech students may be admitted in the Spring or Summer term. This application is designed for prospective students who intend to enroll for more than one session.

Although an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is not required, applicants should have 12 hours of basic sciences and mathematics in addition to prerequisite courses within the major of speech-language pathology and audiology. These prerequisites should have been completed within the past ten years. Exceptions to this policy may be made when deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

How Your Application Will Be Processed

The IPCD Admissions Committee will review your application for admission and make a recommendation to the Graduate School where the final processing occurs. Evaluation is based principally on academic, research and clinical achievement/potential, including evidence from extra-curricular activities. Partially complete applications may be considered, but complete applications will be given priority. Applicants will be notified of their status by December 1st for entry in Spring and by April 1st for entry in Fall. All materials submitted for admission become the property of the University and are not returnable or transferable. Decisions made by the committee are final.

The following application materials are required:

• Graduate Application Form
  Apply online at http://www.graduate.ku.edu/01-04_apply.shtml where the Intercampus Program in Communicative Disorders application choices can be located under majors for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must log in and open an application before selecting a major.
• Upload your unofficial transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Official Transcripts must come in a sealed envelope directly from the institution to the address listed below.
• When you apply online, the application fee is collected through the web site.

• Domestic students - online application: $55.00
• International students - online application: $65.00

• GRE and TOEFL scores (institution code 6871).
• One-page resume uploaded into online application
• Personal statement form (included as part of online application). No other statement is required, but there is space for an additional uploaded document in the online application. The paper Personal Statement may be accessed at: www.ku.edu/~splh/ipcd/adm/PersonalStatement.pdf.
• Three letters of recommendation. Electronic recommendations are the preferred option in the online application. If you need to use the paper recommendation, the link to the required form is: http://www2.ku.edu/~splh/ipcd/adm/RecommendationForm.pdf.
• Undergraduate course work sheet. http://www2.ku.edu/~splh/ipcd/adm/Checksheet.pdf.

It is the applicant's responsibility to determine whether her/his file is complete. You may contact Diane Wright-Cook via email at: dswright@kumc.edu or by phone at (913) 588-5935.

Supporting documents and paper application forms should be sent to Mail Stop 3039, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160

GRE Scores

The GRE General Test should be taken prior to your consideration for admission. We must receive your official scores (not photocopies) from the testing agency. Have your test scores forwarded to the University of Kansas (institutional code #6871).

Statement in Determination of Residency

Address questions regarding residency to the Office of the Registrar, 122 Strong Hall, (785) 864-4422 (Lawrence campus).