Effective Summer 2024 for all graduate programs with the exception of counseling,
marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, nursing,
pharmacy, and physical therapy. These programs are subject to the prior admission
policy in the 23/24 Graduate Catalog found here and the standards which are specific to those programs.
The University of Louisiana Monroe Graduate School offers a holistic admission approach
to afford applicants multiple pathways to satisfy general admission requirements to
the institution. Please note that the admissions criteria listed below refers to requirements
for entry to the Graduate School only; individual programs may require additional
application materials or criteria. Please see our degree programs page for specific program requirements and program deadlines.
Applying for Admission
ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
- hold a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited and recognized
at the institutional level by the US Department of Education (USDOE) except for special
approved programs which require only a specific set of pre-requisite courses and/or
award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees simultaneously. Credentials of international
students will be evaluated individually.
- complete an application online at ulm.edu/apply;
- submit official transcripts from the colleges or university from which an undergraduate degree was
earned.
- submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended where graduate coursework
was attempted or earned
- submit official scores when required by the program from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or Graduate Administration Management Test (GMAT).
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES
Official transcripts and test scores are those which are sent directly from the issuing institution
or evaluation agency in a sealed envelope or electronically. If a transcript indicates
that classes are in progress, the transcript will be deemed incomplete. Once the classes
have been completed, a final official transcript must be provided.
Undergraduate Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from colleges and universities attended from which
the undergraduate degree was earned. Transcripts are required for any post-baccalaureate
credit earned.
Graduate Transcripts: All prior graduate coursework that has been completed, even if unrelated to the
major being pursued at ULM, will be reviewed. Applicants must be eligible for readmission
at that college or university and must have earned no grades lower than a C on any
graduate coursework in the last 7 years.
Documents may be sent electronically to gradschooldocs@ulm.edu. or official documentation may be sent by regular mail to:
Graduate School Admissions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue
Sandel Hall 243
Monroe, LA 71209
gradadmissions@ulm.edu
318-342-1036
Our institutional code for GRE and GMAT scores is 6482.
TYPES OF ADMISSION
Regular Admission
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75
on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to be regularly admitted.
Applicants who have earned any graduate or terminal degree from a from a college or
university accredited and recognized at the institutional level by the US Department
of Education (USDOE) will qualify for regular admission to a master’s program provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
Conditional Admission
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.50
on a 4.0 scale or a 2.50 on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to be conditionally admitted.
or
Meet a minimum formula score of 622.6 (2.2 GPA x 283 GRE) or for MBA applicants only,
1000 (GPA x 200 + GMAT)
or
With a GPA of 2.2 or higher, some candidates with 5 years of employment in a relevant
field of study may qualify for a waiver of test scores in some programs.
- Some programs may require conditional status for undergraduate deficiencies. The conditional
status will be satisfied once those deficiencies are completed.
- Applicants who are admitted conditionally because they do not meet GPA and/or GRE requirements, must complete a minimum of 12
semester hours of graduate coursework with a 3.0 GPA, and with no grades of C or below
to satisfy the conditional status. If this requirement is not met, the student will
be denied continuance in Graduate School.
- Applicants who have earned C grades on graduate coursework from other institutions
are subject to the C Grade policy for current students when being evaluated for admission.
The policy is located In the ULM Graduate Catalog outlined in the section “Requirement for Graduate Degrees” available here.
Ineligibility: Applicants who are ineligible to register in any previously attended institution as
a graduate student are not admissible.
Provisional Admission
Provisional status is given to applicants who are in the process of obtaining official transcripts or
GRE/GMAT scores. The minimum requirement for taking graduate courses in provisional
status is a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale).
No more than six credit hours of coursework may be completed under provisional status,
and students admitted provisionally are not eligible for financial aid or graduate
assistantships.
Non-Degree Status
Applicants who wish to enroll in selected course offerings but not pursue a formal
degree program may be considered for admission as non-degree students. The minimum requirement for taking graduate courses in non-degree status is a cumulative
undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale). Some programs have
additional requirements, and/or exceptions to requirement, for taking courses under
non-degree status.
A maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit earned in provisional admission
status, including credit earned at University of Louisiana at Monroe and approved
transfer credit, may be counted toward master’s or doctoral degree. The six semester
hours must be included on the student’s approved degree plan to be counted toward
the hours required for completion of the degree.
For Admission purposes student types are defined as:
First Time Graduate: Applicants with no previous graduate credit
Graduate Transfer: Applicants with previous graduate credit from another institution
Graduate Readmit: Applicants with previous graduate credit from ULM, but not another institution
Graduate Transfer Readmit: Applicants with previous graduate credit from both ULM and another institution
Visting Graduate: Applicants with previous graduate credit that wish to attend ULM, with the intention
of returning to their current university
Deferring Admission and Term Changes
An applicant who does not complete their admission application with all required documents
by the deadline to apply (deadlines are linked here) will be required to submit a new application to the graduate school for a future
term and pay all associated application fees. An applicant who has both completed their application with all required official documents and received an admission decision of regular of conditional admission, but would like
to defer their enrollment to a future term, may reapply one time with no additional charge by contacting gradadmissions@ulm.edu. Some programs may not allow admissions deferrals due to program capacity.
Applicants who enroll and maintain academic eligibility will remain eligible for registration
until there is a lapse of enrollment for two consecutive terms or until graduation,
whichever occurs first. A returning student who has missed two consecutive terms is
required to reapply and submit an application fee before enrolling.
International Graduate Admissions
In addition to the requirements for admission to the ULM Graduate School and the graduate
program of choice, international students are required to provide additional supplemental
items which should be uploaded to your admissions portal:
1. Official transcripts from any university attended. If attended outside the US,
provide an evaluation of the credits by an approved evaluation service (WES, ECE, and SpanTran). Transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to the ULM Graduate School
at gradadmissions@ulm.edu.
2. Statement of Financial Backing – establishes funding source and amount provided by source
3. Proof of Funding – This is the Bank statement or Bank letter that will accompany
your Financial Backing Statement
4. Official TOEFL, Duolingo English Proficiency exam, or IELTS scores
5. Submit immunization requirements to Medicat - check here for more information.
*Immunization records are required after an admission decision is made
7. Valid Passport
The International Admissions Office can be reached at (318) 342-3002. Please view their webpage for more information.
FAQ for Newly Admitted Students!
Below you will find a list of next steps to take as you prepare for your graduate
studies. We are happy you have chosen the Graduate School at ULM to further your
academic career. Welcome to the Warhawk family!
Campus Wide Identification Number (CWID)
Your Campus Wide Identification Number is a 8-digit number which ULM assigns to every
student. Your CWID is only valid at ULM. Newly admitted graduate students receive
their Campus Wide IDs in their admissions email.
Hint: If you do not know your CWID, you can find it by logging into Banner using your
SSN & PIN.
Click the "Student" tab - Click "Student Records" - Click "View Holds"
Your CWID is the 8-digit number next to your name in the upper right hand corner of
the screen.
Warhawks Email Address
Access your Warhawks email using Office 365 from within the myULM portal.
USERNAME: Warhawk Email Account
PASSWORD: 6-digit birthday and the last 4 digits of your CWID (MMDDYY-XXXX)
HINT: We recommend that you download the Outlook Mobile App to your cell phone for easy
access to check your email daily.
IT Help Desk: 318-342-3333
myULM
Use the myULM portal to manage and access all your campus accounts. The myULM portal gives you
access to multiple campus systems with a single log in.
USERNAME: the first part of your warhawks email account (example: ace@warhawks.ulm.edu)
PASSWORD: 6-digit birthday and the last 4 digits of your CWID (MMDDYY-XXXX)
IT Help Desk: 318-342-3333
The Banner System
Banner is a secure self-service system where you will register for classes, check
financial aid, view your fee bill, access your student records, view holds, and check
course availability. The Banner system is accessed from your myULM portal.
USERNAME: your CWID
PASSWORD: your PIN
If you have issues registering for classes, or logging into Banner, please contact
the Registrar's Office at (318) 342-5262 during normal hours of operation.
Moodle
Moodle is the online classroom forum where you will participate in classes, communicate with
teachers and classmates, view and submit assignments, and monitor grades.
USERNAME: the first part of your warhawks email account (example: ace@warhawks.ulm.edu)
PASSWORD: 6-digit birthday and the last 4 digits of your CWID (MMDDYY-XXXX)
For help with Moodle issues, call the Moodle help desk at 318-342-5050.
Submit Final Transcripts and Missing Documents
If you were admitted with a ProvisionalAdmission status, you will not be allowed to register for coursework beyond your first semester
until your missing docuements are received and recorded by the Graduate School.
The Graduate School requires copies of your official transcript(s) from all post-secondary
education institutions showing your coursework AND degree conferral. If you submitted
official, "in progress" transcripts in which your degree was not yet conferred, we
require an official, final transcript which shows degree conferral.
Official transcripts may be sent electronically to gradadmissions@ulm.edu. Or by
USPS to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Sandel Hall 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0600
The ULM Institution Code for GRE or GMAT scores is 6482.
Official transcripts are sent directly to ULM from the issuing institution or evaluation
agency. Unofficial documents will not be accepted.
Immunization Records
If you have a hold for Immunization Records, you must complete the web form located
in your myULM. The Medicat web form can be found in the quick access box of the myULM landing page.
Financial Aid
All domestic graduate students who wish to apply for federal loans should file a free
(FAFSA) Federal Application for Student Aid. If you receive financial aid, you can accept or decline your loans through Banner. For more information, contact the ULM Office of Financial Aid.
ULM offers a limited number of Graduate Assistantships, which include a tuition waiver,
to students on a competitive basis. Guidelines for qualification and available assistantships
are posted on our website at this link.
Advising
ULM does not place advisement holds on graduate students. However, registration processes
vary by department. If you have any questions concerning advisement, check with your
Graduate Coordinator for more information.
New graduate students are typically assigned to their Graduate Coordinator for advisement
their first semester. If you have not received an email from your program with an
assigned advisor, there is a complete listing of graduate programs with links to the
graduate program pages here. These webpages contain the contact information for all Graduate Coordinators.
Register for Classes
ULM graduate students register for classes using Banner under the "Student" tab.
To look up available classes Click "Registration" - Click "Look Up Classes."
To add or drop classes Click "Registration" - Click "Add or Drop Classes."
HINT: Attached is a helpful Registration "how-to" Guide if you need guidance with registering for classes in Banner.
Purchase Textbooks
Find out what textbooks you need and get a price match at the ULM Bookstore.
Attend Orientation(s)
ULM offers several orientations for graduate students:
Student ID Cards
Graduate students who wish to access campus services need a Student ID Card. Any
graduate student who needs an ID can obtain one through Warhawk ID Services. ULM Online students who wish to have a student ID, and do not live in Monroe, should
contact Ida Wilson, Assistant Online Student Advocate, at wilson@ulm.edu.
Parking Permits
Graduate students who operate a vehicle on the ULM campus must register their vehicle
with the University Police and display a decal in the lower left corner of their rear
window. Information about registering your vehicle is available on the University Police website.
Pay Your Bill
Monitor and pay your fee bill online using Banner. Watch the University's Important Dates Calendar for scheduled purges for non-payment. Pay your bill, or set up a payment plan, by
the Regular Registration Payment Deadline to avoid having your classes dropped.
HINT: The purge includes Graduate Assistants who get a tuition waiver but have unpaid
fees.
Set Yourself Up for Success!!
Download the Office 365 Education Suite using your Warhawks email. ULM students have access to full Office applications of
Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and SharePoint sites to use as
long as they are a student at ULM.
The ULM Graduate Catalog is your resource for policies, procedures, regulations, and degree requirements for
all graduate students. Refer to the catalog for any questions you may have. If you
are in doubt, please give us a call at (318) 342-1036.
The University Academic Calendar contains all academic deadlines for the University Registrar and official holiday
schedules.
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