Application Deadlines

Preferred Application Deadlines

Louisiana Tech operates on a quarter calendar, dividing the calendar year into the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. Applications received by the preferred deadlines given below will receive full consideration for the targeted term. Some programs have earlier deadlines or admit students only in certain terms. Please visit the program’s websites (click on the “Academic Programs” tab on the left, then select “Graduate Programs and Certificates”) to ensure that your application receives full consideration.

Quarter	Domestic Applications *	International Applications **
Fall	August 1	July 1
Winter	November 1	October 1
Spring	February 1	January 1
Summer	May 1	April 1

Please note that while we will process applications submitted after the preferred dates, we cannot guarantee that they will receive full consideration.

* These recommended dates do not apply to Concurrent Bachelor’s/Master’s applicants.

** International students applying from a US institution may refer to the Domestic Applications deadlines.

Instructions

Please first review the information provided at the tabs labeled “REQUIREMENTS” and “ADMISSION CATEGORIES” above.

We recommend that you print the application instructions below or have them handy to assist you when logging in for the first time.

Step 1 – Completing the Application
All sections of the application are to be completed including submission of the application.  Applications are not processed unless submitted by the applicant. Please call 318.257.2924 or email if you have any questions.

TIP: You will need to have the following information handy when completing your application

• Names and contact information for references – some programs require them
• Names and dates of all post-secondary Universities attended where credit was attempted (whether or not credit was earned)
• Date of most recent or highest GRE/GMAT test and the registration number. (Not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants) The test must be no older than 5 years.
• Unofficial transcripts for uploading
• International students — date of most recent or highest TOEFL/IELTS test score; scores cannot be older than 2 years of age
• International students completing ELS 112 Certification — upload a copy of the ELS Certificate
• International student — English translation of foreign transcripts
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted

Step 2 – Creating Your Account 

1. Click here to APPLY NOW.
2. Select Create an account under “First-time users.”
3. Enter your email address, first name, last name and birthdate.
4. Check your email for a temporary PIN and enter on screen, and login in.
5. Create a password. Password must have:
   1. At least one letter
   2. At least one capital letter
   3. At least one number
   4. Be at least 12 characters
6. Once you’ve set your password, Click “Start New Application” on the next screen and select “Graduate Application” From the drop down menu.

   Readmission to Graduate School

   To be readmitted to the Graduate School, students must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Students with a GPA below 3.00 must appeal for reinstatement by following the Graduate Appeal Process in the current catalog. Each student is responsible for becoming knowledgeable about Graduate School policies and procedures.

    

   Not Enrolled for Two or More Consecutive Quarters

   Louisiana Tech students in good academic standing that have not enrolled for two or more consecutive quarters (except for the Summer term) must complete a new on-line Graduate Application and must pay the application processing fee for re-entry to the Graduate School by meeting all Graduate admission requirements.

    

   Returning to the Same Graduate Program

   Louisiana Tech students returning to the same graduate program who interrupt their studies and do not enroll at Louisiana Tech for two or more consecutive quarters (except for Summer term) should complete a Readmission Application and pay the application processing fee.  Programs determine during the application review whether applicants must pursue a new curriculum or may remain in a previous curriculum, and whether previously completed course work is current and applicable to the degree program.

    

   Not Enrolled for Only One Quarter

   Louisiana Tech students in good academic standing who interrupt their studies and do not enroll for any one quarter (excluding the Summer term), must submit an online Readmission Application. No processing fee is required.

    

   Changing Degree Programs Within the Same College

   Louisiana Tech students in good academic standing changing degree programs within the same college of their current degree program will need to complete a new online Graduate Application, but a processing fee is not required.  The curriculum and catalog in effect at the time of admission into the new program will be followed and no mixing of curricula is permitted in satisfying requirements for graduation.

    

   Changing Degree Programs in a Different College

   Louisiana Tech students in good academic standing changing degree programs requiring a transfer from one college to another college at Louisiana Tech must complete a new online Graduate Application and must pay the processing fee.  The curriculum and catalog in effect at the time of admission into the new program will be followed and no mixing of curricula is permitted in satisfying requirements for graduation.

   Readmission After Attending Another Institution

   Readmission students who have attended another college/university since last enrolled at Louisiana Tech must submit an official transcript from each college/university attended.  Transcripts must be transmitted directly from the college/university to Louisiana Tech.  If the required transcripts are not received by the end of the first quarter of readmission, the student will not be permitted to enroll for any subsequent quarters.  If the required transcripts are submitted and the student is determined to have been ineligible for readmission, no credit will be awarded for that quarter.  Official Louisiana Tech academic transcripts will not be provided to any student with incomplete readmission records.

   Tests Required for Admission to Graduate School

   GRE: Please check on GRE requirements with the coordinator of the specific graduate program(s) in which you are interested. If GRE is required, official scores should be sent directly from the ETS. The institutional code for Louisiana Tech University is 6372.

   GMAT requirements for admission to the MBA, MAcc, and DBA programs can be found on the College of Business Graduate Programs page (GMAT not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants). If GMAT is required, official scores not older than 5 years should be sent directly from the GMAC. The institutional code for Louisiana Tech University is 6372.

   College of Business: The College of Business will waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for MBA and MAcc applicants with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. Click here for more information.

   Kinesiology will waive the GRE requirement for applications to the Master of Science in Kinesiology for applicants with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. GRE is required for others. Questions? Contact David Szymanski (dszyman@latech.edu).

   
   Psychology and Behavioral Sciences will waive the GRE requirement for applications to some (but not all) of their graduate programs. The GRE will be waived for applications to:

   • The Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (both the Counseling-Psychology and the Human Services concentrations).
   • The Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology for those with an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2.
   • The PhD program in Counseling Psychology for the cohort entering in Fall of 2025 (application deadline December 15, 2024).

   Questions about graduate programs in psychology? Contact Ms. Debbie Lee, (dlee@latech.edu) or the faculty in charge of each program:

   • Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (concentration in Human Services): Dr. Mary Livingston (maryml@latech.edu)
   • Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (concentration in Counseling Psychology): Dr. Dong Xie (dxie@latech.edu)
   • Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Dr. Tilman Sheets (tilman@latech.edu)
   • PhD in Counseling Psychology: Dr. Walt Buboltz (buboltz@latech.edu)
   • PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Dr./Steven Toaddy (toaddy@latech.edu)

   English Language Proficiency — In addition to the general admission requirements, international applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. Exceptions to this requirement are listed below.

   Additional Requirements for International Students

   • Copy of passport
   • Copy of bank statement (less than 6 months old and showing the minimum yearly amount on the current affidavit of support

   The documents above can be submitted at the time of application submission or when requested by Graduate Admissions.