Admissions

University Admission Requirements

A student applying to a master's program must:

• have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
• present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.

GPA

You must have a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.

Resume

Submit a current resume that outlines your education and work history (2-page maximum)

Career Goal Statement

Write a statement of your career goals that discusses:

• Why you are seeking Illinois State for graduate school
• How the sport management program will prepare you for your future goals

Reference Contact Information

Submit the names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application.

Global Access to Online Degree Programs

When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Application Deadlines - Traditional Sequence

• Fall Term — February 1

Application Deadlines - Online Sequence

• Fall Term — July 15
• Spring Term — October 15
• Summer Term — April 15

Application Information for Graduate Students at Large

Graduate Coordinator