Applying to Saint Martin's

Priority deadlines

The MAC program currently follows a three-year cohort model. Cohorts start in the fall. There is an option to start in the spring with a single class. No new students are admitted in the summer. Note that exceptions to the above deadlines may be made at the discretion of the program chair.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program is based on the following factors:

How to apply

The following application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MAC program. Applications are not reviewed until all materials have been received.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents (including MAC supplemental application) to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions:

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation would ideally be from previous academic professors who can comment on your potential for success in graduate level work and attributes that support future effectiveness as a counselor. If unable to secure academic letters of recommendation, letters of recommendation from professional/employment supervisors who are able to speak to the attributes that support your future effectiveness as a counselor and possibly your leadership or your followership will be accepted. Please be sure to communicate with your recommender that the letter needs to speak about you as an individual and a form (or non-specific) letter of recommendation will not suffice. All letters of recommendation can be sent via email or post to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions.
• Written 500-750-word essay (typed, double-spaced)  in which applicants describe academic and professional preparation for the program, reasons for desiring entrance, counseling career objectives and examples of experience and/or specific situations that applicants were involved with. Review the "Application Essay" section of the admission requirements above for more information. 

Step 3: Interviews

Following the successful completion of steps one through four, applicants may be invited to group and/or individual interviews with MAC faculty.

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MED program applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) college or university
• Applicants (except those applying to the guidance and counseling strand) must have at least one year of relevant work experience in the field of education, usually under contract in a state-accredited school. Other work experience involving students is considered on an individual basis. (For a master's program in order to become certified teacher, consider our Master in Teaching program. For certification-only, consider our post-baccalaureate teacher certification program).
• Overall 3.0 undergraduate GPA or graduate coursework GPA (those not meeting these criteria may be admitted conditionally)

*Students not meeting these requirement will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MED Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

For certification-only, select STAR program as your campus, and post-bac certification as your program.
For MIT and STAR, select STAR as your campus and MIT as your program.

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents† to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Three signed letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Proof of fingerprinting and clearance through OSPI
  • WSP fingerprint background check form, and
  • Receipt from fingerprinting done at an Educational School District (ESD) office -- review our admissions resources
     for detailed information
• Completed Pre-Residency Clearance Application (review instructions for E-Certification)
• One or two page personal goal statement describing your educational career pathway, your motivation to become a teacher, and your goals as an education leader

These additional materials are required and deemed necessary by the State of Washington before work in a classroom can begin.

Step 3: Schedule a program advising appointment

Step 4: Submit pre-enrollment materials

Once admitted, students will be required to submit the following pre-enrollment materials. We encourage applicants to get these materials in as soon as possible (even during the application process) as they are needed before students can register.

• Pre-program observation form
• Proof of valid CPR /First Aid card or course registration

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MED-HESA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA.
• Demonstration of strong analytic, problem solving and writing skills as evidenced by previous coursework, resume and admissions essay.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MED-HESA Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Write an admissions essay following the prompt below:

The Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) program prepares students for a career in student affairs and college administration. The program follows the academic guidelines set forth by the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) and offers a rigorous and challenging curriculum. The HESA program will explore the domains of leadership, social justice and theory-to-practice. Through a personal essay, please answer the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in a master’s program in HESA, and what are your career plans post-degree?
2. What characteristics do administrators with a social justice lens exhibit in their work?
3. How do you think you demonstrate culturally responsive leadership qualities as a prospective administrator?

Step 3: Send all remaining supplemental and supporting documents to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions:

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions.
• Current CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history.
• Two letters of recommendation from prior faculty that speak to your academic preparedness for graduate work plus a third letter that can be from an academic or professional contact who can speak to your potential for success as a student affairs professional. 

Important: F1 and J1 status international students are not eligible for the Ph.D. program.

Applicants to the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies program must submit all of the required materials for University graduate admission (see the graduate admission section of the catalog) plus the following program specific materials: 

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation sent directly from the letter writer to the University (two of which should be from a faculty member who can speak to academic readiness for a doctoral degree).
• A 750 word (or one and a half pages typed and double spaced) written statement of purpose in which applicants describe their preparation for the program, reasons for desiring entrance into the program, and career objectives.
• A 1,000 word (or three to five pages typed and double spaced) written scholarly response to provided article
• Applicant interview

All application forms, letters of recommendation, and fees should be mailed/emailed to:

Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions
Saint Martin’s University
5000 Abbey Way SE
Lacey, WA 98503-7500
gradstudies@stmartin.edu

Priority deadlines

Students must apply for formal admission to the MIT program before or during the semester in which they complete the pre-professional sequence of courses required for program admission.

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MIT program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) college or university
• Completion of all three subtests of the WEST-B exam. SAT/ACT scores can supplement the WEST-B exam requirement. If you plan to use this test in place of the WEST-B exam, you will need to provide an official score report of the exam.
• Overall 3.0 undergraduate GPA or graduate coursework GPA (those not meeting these criteria may be admitted conditionally)
• Completion of all required pre-professional courses with a grade of C or higher in each

Students who preregister will be processed on the assumption that they will satisfactorily complete all coursework presently taken.

*Students not meeting these requirement will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MIT Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Test scores: An official copy of WEST-B results (reading, writing and math) -- review our admissions resources for detailed information
• SAT/ACT scores can supplement the WEST-B exam requirement. If you plan to use this test in place of the WEST-B exam, you will need to provide an official score report of the exam
• Two letters of recommendation, plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference with contact information
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history.
• Proof of fingerprinting and clearance through OSPI
  • WSP fingerprint background check form, and
  • Receipt from fingerprinting done at an Educational School District (ESD) office — review our admissions resources for detailed information
• Completed Pre-Residency Clearance Application (review instructions for E-Certification)
• One or two page personal goal statement describing your educational career pathway, your motivation to become a teacher, and your goals as an education leader

Step 3: Schedule a program advising appointment

Step 4: Submit pre-enrollment materials

Once admitted, students will be required to submit the following pre-enrollment materials. We encourage applicants to get these materials in as soon as possible (even during the application process) as they are needed before students can register.

• Pre-program observation form
• Proof of valid CPR and First Aid certification for children and adults 

Priority deadlines

The school administration certificate-only program is a cohort-based program that begins each summer with participation in a summer academy. Applicants interested in the MED program-administration strand should follow the application deadlines and procedure outlined under Master of Education (MED).

Admission requirements

Applicants are encouraged to have had at least three years of relevant work experience in the field of education. Other work experience with students is considered on an individual basis. All applicants must meet the following qualifications*:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Those without a master's degree must enroll in the Master of Education program, school administrator strand
• Overall 3.0 undergraduate GPA or graduate coursework GPA (those not meeting these criteria may be admitted conditionally)
• Certification as a teacher or ESA in Washington state, or comparable certification from another state
• Ability to obtain a letter of support from your district for internship placement

*Students not meeting these requirement will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents† to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Three signed letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be submitted by a school principal.
• Current resume
• Proof of fingerprinting and clearance through OSPI
  • WSP fingerprint background check form, and
  • Receipt from fingerprinting done at an Educational School District (ESD) office — review our admissions resources for detailed information
• One or two page personal goal statement describing your educational career pathway, your motivation to become a teacher, and your goals as an education leader
• Proof of valid CPR/First Aid card or course registration

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MSA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with sufficient coursework in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and management to be successful in MSA coursework.
• Overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA.
• Demonstration of strong analytic, problem solving and writing skills as evidenced by previous coursework, resume and admissions essay.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MSA Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Write an admissions essay that describes in detail some special interest, significant experience, or achievement in each of the following areas:

• Faith - Describe a significant personal or professional challenge you faced and the steps you took to address this challenge. Include whether you turned to anyone in facing the challenge, the role that person played, and what you learned about yourself.
• Reason - Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in these areas. This may include examples of your creativity; the ability to see alternatives; take diverse perspectives; come up with many, varied, or original ideas; or a willingness to try new things.
• Service - Describe what you have done to serve those around you. Give examples of specific programs, projects, or activities in which you have been involved.
• Community - Describe the way or ways in which you engage your community. This may include how you connect with colleagues, members of your community, members of your family, or other communities. Describe why this connection is important to you.

Essay guidelines: Your personal essay should be typed, double spaced and about 200 words per area.

Step 3: Send all remaining supplemental and supporting documents to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions:

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Admissions
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history
• Two letters of recommendation plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference with contact information

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MBA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with sufficient coursework in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and management to be successful in MBA coursework.
• Overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA.
• Demonstration of strong analytic, problem solving and writing skills as evidenced by previous coursework, resume and admissions essay.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MBA Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Write an admissions essay that describes in detail some special interest, significant experience, or achievement in each of the following areas:

• Faith - Describe a significant personal or professional challenge you faced and the steps you took to address this challenge. Include whether you turned to anyone in facing the challenge, the role that person played, and what you learned about yourself.
• Reason - Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in these areas. This may include examples of your creativity; the ability to see alternatives; take diverse perspectives; come up with many, varied, or original ideas; or a willingness to try new things.
• Service - Describe what you have done to serve those around you. Give examples of specific programs, projects, or activities in which you have been involved.
• Community - Describe the way or ways in which you engage your community. This may include how you connect with colleagues, members of your community, members of your family, or other communities. Describe why this connection is important to you.

Essay guidelines: Your personal essay should be typed, double spaced and about 200 words per area.

Step 3: Send all remaining supplemental and supporting documents to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions:

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history
• Two letters of recommendation plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference with contact information

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MSCE program, applicants must meet one of the following three lists of criteria:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in civil engineering with:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for undergraduate work, or
   2. A 3.0 average for all upper-division engineering courses, or
   3. A passing score on the national Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
2. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in another engineering field or the sciences and:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for all undergraduate work, and
   2. Completion of calculus (one year), differential equations, physics (one year), chemistry (one-half year), statics, mechanics of materials and dynamics.
3. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in any field, plus current registration as a professional engineer (PE) in civil engineering.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MSCE Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Two letters of recommendation, plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference with contact information SENT DIRECTLY TO Graduate Studies & Admissions. Preferably from professors, registered engineers or supervisors who can comment on your potential for success in graduate-level work.
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most up-to-date education and work history.
• Personal statement -- maximum of three pages, double-spaced
• The personal essay should include the following:
• Describe a challenge you have faced as an engineer (either as a student or on the job). Outline how you addressed this challenge and the outcome.
• Discuss your immediate educational and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field.
• Describe a time when you had to work as a part of a team to solve a problem. What role did you take, and what did you learn from the experience?

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MSCS program, applicants must meet one of the following three lists of criteria:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in computer science with:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for undergraduate work, or
   2. A 3.0 average for all upper-division engineering courses, or
   3. A passing score on the national Fundamentals of Engineering examination
2. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in another field and:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for all undergraduate work, and
      1. Completion of mathematics for computer science, introduction to programming, operating system, and databsae fundamentals
      2. Some additional foundation classes may be required as determined by the admissions committee.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MSCS program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents† to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Two letters of recommendation plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference and contact information
  Sent directly to Graduate Studies & Admissions from previous teachers, supervisors, or certified engineers who can comment on your potential for success in graduate-level work.
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history.
• Personal statement—one page, discussing your immediate educational and long-term career objectives in relation to your chosen field

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

To be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MSEV program, applicants must meet one of the following three lists of criteria:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in civil engineering with:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for undergraduate work, or
   2. A 3.0 average for all upper-division engineering courses, or
   3. A passing score on the national Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
2. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in another engineering field or the sciences and:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for all undergraduate work, and
   2. Completion of calculus (one year), differential equations, physics (one year), chemistry (one-half year), statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials and fluid mechanics.
3. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in any field, plus current registration as a professional engineer (PE) in civil engineering.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MSEV Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Two letters of recommendation, plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference with contact information SENT DIRECTLY TO Graduate Studies & Admissions. Preferably, from professors, registered engineers or supervisors who can comment on your potential for success in graduate-level work.
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most up-to-date education and work history.
• Personal statement -- maximum of three pages, double-spaced
  • The personal essay should include the following:
    • Describe a challenge you have faced as an engineer (either as a student or on the job). Outline how you addressed this challenge and the outcome.
    • Discuss your immediate educational and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field.
    • Describe a time when you had to work as a part of a team to solve a problem. What role did you take, and what did you learn from the experience?

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MEM program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in civil engineering with:

1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for undergraduate work, or
2. A 3.0 average for all upper-division engineering courses, or
3. A passing score on the national Fundamentals of Engineering examination

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MEM Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents† to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Two letters of recommendation, plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference and contact information.
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history.
• Personal statement—maximum of three pages, double-spaced
  The personal essay should include why you think you will be successful in the MEM program and why you have selected our program.

Priority deadlines

Admission requirements

In order to be considered for full and unconditional admission* to the MSME program, applicants must meet one of the following three lists of criteria:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in civil engineering with:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for undergraduate work, or
   2. A 3.0 average for all upper-division engineering courses, or
   3. A passing score on the national Fundamentals of Engineering examination
2. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in another engineering field or the sciences and:
   1. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 for all undergraduate work, and
   2. Completion of calculus (one year), multivariable calculus, differential equations, physics (one year), chemistry (one half year), statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Some remedial undergraduate courses may be required.
3. A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in any field, plus current registration as a professional engineer (PE) in mechanical engineering.

*Students not meeting these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Saint Martin's University recognizes that while previous performance is a valuable indicator of potential success, there are those who have demonstrated that potential in other ways than traditional academic performance.

How to apply

These application materials are required for entrance into Saint Martin's University and the MSME Program and must be completed before your application can be reviewed.

Step 1: Complete the online application for graduate admission

Step 2: Submit all remaining supplemental / supporting documents† to the Office of Graduate Studies & Admissions

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institution to Graduate Studies & Admissions
• Two letters of recommendation plus either a third letter of recommendation or a professional reference and contact information
  Sent directly to Graduate Studies & Admissions from previous teachers, supervisors, or certified engineers who can comment on your potential for success in graduate-level work.
• Up-to-date CV/resume, no more than two pages in length, representing your most recent education and work history.
• Personal statement—one page, discussing your immediate educational and long-term career objectives in relation to your chosen field