Application Deadlines and Procedures

Applications to graduate study for fall admission must be completed by February 1, and applications must be completed by August 1 for spring admission (Application deadline dates for International Applicants (Adobe Acrobat)). Applications are reviewed when the following materials have been received:

• Kansas State University Graduate School application indicating the desired entrance semester (application available on the K-State Graduate School website)
• One official transcript of all previous higher education courses, credits, and grades; must be submitted directly from previous institutions of higher education
• At least three letters of recommendation
  • Recommendation Form (Adobe Acrobat)

• Official GRE or GMAT scores
• Statement of objectives designating desired area of specialization, summarizing academic and/or professional experience, and identifying professional goals
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Graduate Assistantship Application (optional)
  • Graduate Assistantship Application (Adobe Acrobat)

In addition to the above information, international students must submit the following:

• TOEFL score
• Affidavit of Financial Support (Note: Applicants must provide evidence that they have sufficient financial resources to support their educational and living expenses while attending pursuing graduate studies at Kansas State University. A certificate of deposit is not acceptable evidence of available personal funds. The form is available at http://www.ksu.edu/grad/. Section III must be completed.)
• Application fee of $55 (money orders or cashier’s checks only) made payable to KSU Graduate School.

M.S. program applicants submit complete application packet to:

Graduate Admission Program Coordinator
Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics
104 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-1404

Ph.D. program applicants submit complete application packet to:

Graduate Admission Program Coordinator
Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics
104 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-1404