Graduate admission application forms
Not all programs will insist on an interview, but if yours does, here are some good guidelines to follow.
The personal statement is your opportunity to articulate what sets you apart from others.
Graduate programs typically require two or more letters of recommendation.
Deadlines vary from school to school.
Admissions Requirements
Reach for More with a University of Idaho Graduate Degree
At the University of Idaho, we will show you how to take control of your future. Why wait to pursue your dreams? Reach for more with a graduate degree from the University of Idaho.
The University of Idaho offers 106 master's, 7 specialist and 31 doctoral degrees covering a wide array of academic and research interests. Graduate students are able to pursue degrees full-time or part-time.
All graduate programs are offered at our main campus in Moscow. Graduate programs in education disciplines are available at both the Coeur d’Alene and the Boise campus; graduate programs in engineering and natural resources are available at the Boise Center, and graduate programs in engineering disciplines and several physical science disciplines are available at the Idaho Falls Center.
Academic requirements:
Students who satisfy all criteria listed below will be considered for graduate admission to the University of Idaho:
- Have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. If the degree is from a recognized, but not regionally accredited institution, the application will be reviewed by the department and by the College of Graduate Studies.
- Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 semester credits (or 90 quarter credits) or an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.80 or higher,
- Have maintained at least a 2.80 grade point average in subsequent academic work, if any, and
- Have been reviewed and recommended for acceptance by the department administering the program in which the student seeks to enroll.
Additional departmental requirements may apply.
Become Part of an Outstanding Graduate Student Body
University of Idaho offers the advantages of a large, diverse university in which graduate students have a major presence. Our graduate student body of 2,000 is truly diverse, coming from all 50 U.S. states and over 90 countries.
Our programs are large enough to foster the vital interchange of ideas among students and faculty that is necessary for advanced studies, and yet are small enough to permit close student-faculty relationships.
Thrive in a Supportive Learning Environment
University of Idaho places learners at the center of the educational community and is committed to their development. The rich academic environment, involvement in scholarship, and openness to individual discovery help graduate students achieve their goals.
We are an institution creating the knowledge and innovations that will shape your future, while cultivating excellence in the next generation of scholars and leaders for the global community.
Other useful links:
| UI Law School | Engineering Outreach |
| University Catalog | Graduate Housing |
| Gaining Residency | Campus & Community |
| Official Moscow Web site | Moscow School District |