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Graduate Admissions

The student must meet the requirements for admission to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. Included in these requirements are:

 

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;
  • An overall GPA of at least a 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of course work or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate coursework;
  • Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the GMAT;
  • GRE or GMAT score must be less than 10 years old; Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.

 

In addition, to be considered for admission into the merchandising or hospitality management programs, students need to submit to the SMHM Graduate Coordinator:

 

  • Three letters of recommendation from employers or teachers;
  • Resume;
  • Professional essay that addresses the students’ motivation and perseverance toward educational goals; academic or professional honors, recognitions and awards; and a demonstrated commitment to the field of study.

 

Deficiency Coursework

A student who does not have the necessary course work or appropriate work experience, must complete specified deficiency courses before beginning the graduate program. Deficiency courses will be identified by the Graduate Coordinator in conjunction with the Division Chair of the appropriate program.

 

Students must also successfully complete all assigned deficiency work with a grade of A or B prior to enrollment in graduate courses, or during their first semester if concurrent enrollment in both deficiency and graduate courses is possible. Other admissions requirements may exist for the dual MBA/MS program or the graduate certificate program.

 

Please see the following links for more information:

UNT Graduate Admissions

International Student Admissions

 

For additional information or clarification, or to submit the letters of recommendation, essay and resume, please contact the Graduate Coordinator at:

 

SMHM Graduate Coordinator

P.O. Box 311100

Denton, TX 76203

 

Voice: 940-565-4257

Fax: 940-565-4348

Email: kennon@unt.edu