MA in Kinesiology - Admissions Requirements

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Interested in applying for our next cohort? We accept students for both Spring and Fall starts with degree completion possible in as short as 16 months.

Spring 2025 Deadline: Friday, December 20^th, 2024

Fall 2025 Priority Deadline: Friday, April 18^th, 2025

Fall 2025 General Deadline: Friday, June 27^th, 2025

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• Official Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded for initial application review but all applicants must submit official transcripts for all higher education institutions if accepted into the program. Official digital transcripts can be sent to smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu. Note: Current SMC students and alumni will not have to submit official transcripts.
• GPA Exemption Petition: If your undergraduate GPA is below 2.8, please submit a statement that includes relevant information about past academic or personal circumstances and evidence of your ability to succeed in a graduate program.
• Personal Statement: Applicants are asked to provide a 2-3 page, double-spaced document addressing their goals, how they're prepared to achieve success in a graduate kinesiology program, and how they can contribute to the program and the wider Saint Mary's community.
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: We require two recommendation letters from people familiar with the applicant’s ability to be successful in the classroom and pursue graduate-level work. At least one of the letters should reference your potential for professional growth in the field of kinesiology and the contributions you would bring to the program.
• Current Resume/CV: Please be sure to include your educational background and any work experience in Kinesiology or a related field.
• Non-Refundable Application Fee ($50)
• Please note that the MA in Kinesiology program does not require applicants to submit Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores.

International Applicants

Saint Mary’s MA in Kinesiology deeply values the intellectual and cultural diversity that International students bring to the classroom. As such, we strongly encourage International students to apply to our program.

Due to the federal requirements involved in providing our International students with educational visas, International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials as quickly as possible. International applicants will also be required to submit additional documents with their application. Please refer to Saint Mary's International Graduate Admissions page for more information.

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