Graduate Admission

Admissions Application

Individuals interested in applying for admission should consult the section of the catalog applicable to the program in which they are interested. There may be more specific requirements listed.

The following documents are required for admission consideration:

1. Application for admission.
2. Application fee.
3. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
4. Evidence of English proficiency.
5. Other documents as required by the graduate program to which the student is applying, such as official graduate test score results, letters of recommendation, and other documents specified by the program.

Texas Wesleyan University reserves the right to process background checks on any applicants prior to admission to the University. Information pertaining to the admission of a student shall become the property of the University.

Admissions Status

Each application for admission is individually reviewed by the appropriate graduate program under the guidelines for that program.

Regular Academic Acceptance—Granted to applicants who meet the regular criteria as outlined by each admission standard.

Probationary or Conditional Academic Acceptance—Granted in certain cases to students who do not meet all regular criteria but who show potential for success. This category is not available in all programs.

Denied—Students who do not meet minimum requirements for regular or conditional admission will be denied. Any student may be denied admission at the sole discretion of the University.

English Proficiency

All applicants must show evidence of English proficiency. Minimum requirements for graduate admission to the University are outlined below. Requirements for individual graduate programs may be higher.

Official evidence of English proficiency may be shown through one of the following*:

1. A bachelor’s degree from a US institution;
2. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 79/213/550 (internet, computer, paper-based) (must be less than two years old);
3. IELTS score of 6.5;
4. Other appropriate documents supporting English proficiency (approved as proof of English proficiency by Texas Wesleyan University only in rare circumstances).

*Note: The University is the sole judge of a student's English proficiency.

Admission of International Students

Texas Wesleyan University welcomes applications from international students. International students seeking admission to Texas Wesleyan University must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, be proficient in English, and meet program and international admission requirements. For complete application instructions, international applicants should refer to the International Student Application or go to the Texas Wesleyan international program’s website at http://txwes.edu/admissions/apply-now/international-students/.

Applicants may also contact the International Programs Office at (817) 531-5868.

For admission consideration, international applicants must submit the following:

1. Completed and signed International Student Application.
2. Transcripts, marks-sheets, and other evidence of the applicant’s educational experience, including complete records from each college or university attended. Records should include courses taken and grades received and must reflect degrees and diplomas awarded. English translations must be submitted as appropriate. Texas Wesleyan University evaluates all records and, in certain cases, may require evaluation by a university-approved foreign credentials evaluator.
3. Evidence of English proficiency through one of the following:
   1. Completion of undergraduate degree from an American university;
   2. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 79/213/550 (internet, computer, paper-based) minimum (must be less than two years old);
   3. IELTS score of 6.5 minimum (must be less than two years old);
   4. Other appropriate documents supporting English proficiency (approved as proof of English proficiency by Texas Wesleyan University only in rare circumstances).

Some programs may have higher or different English proficiency requirements. Please refer to the appropriate program section of this catalog for further information.

Note: The University is the sole judge of a student's English proficiency.

To be issued Form I-20, international applicants must be admitted to the academic program and must submit evidence of sufficient funding for the period of study in the U.S.

Prior to registration, proof of medical insurance approved by Texas Wesleyan University is required. If insurance is not submitted, a charge will be posted to the student account for a policy.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Graduate students may take no more than 12 graduate credit hours before acceptance into one of the graduate programs of the University. Students may take courses on a non-degree seeking basis only with the permission of the program in which the courses are offered and after submission of the general admissions application (refer to the Admission Application section in this catalog).

Admission of Former Students

Any former Texas Wesleyan student who has not been enrolled at Texas Wesleyan University for two or more consecutive semesters and who wishes to return should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for information on readmission.