Graduate Students
Graduate Programs to Advance Your Career
Take the next step in your professional journey with a graduate degree from Athens State University. Designed with working professionals in mind, our graduate programs combine academic excellence with practical, career-focused learning that can help you deepen your expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and prepare for greater opportunities in your field. With flexible learning options, extensive student resources, and programs built around your goals, you can keep learning and leveling up on terms that work for you.
Whether you’re looking to advance in your current career, develop specialized knowledge, or prepare for what’s next, Athens State offers graduate programs built to fit the needs of today’s professionals. Explore our graduate offerings and discover how Athens State can help you turn your experience and ambition into your next career advantage.
For Degree-Seeking Graduate Students
Ready to take your education to the next level? Degree-seeking graduate students at Athens State pursue advanced knowledge and skills through a graduate degree program designed to support their professional and academic goals. Review the graduate admission requirements below, and explore our graduate programs t discover the opportunities available to help you advance your career.
A graduate degree-seeking student applying for admission to graduate programs at Athens State must:
- Meet the minimum overall grade-point average required by the department offering the program.
- Have an earned bachelor’s degree in a field approved by the department offering the program.
- Have earned the minimum total score on the appropriate admissions exam (i.e., GMAT or GRE) as required by the department offering the program within the last five years. OR
- Submit a professional portfolio in lieu of exam scores if allowed by the department offering the program.
- Meet all other program-specific requirements.
Following a departmental review of composite factors (bachelor’s degree, GPA, GMAT score, etc.), students who demonstrate the reasonable potential for success in the program and who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 may be admitted conditionally. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field but who otherwise satisfy all requirements for standard admission will also be admitted conditionally. Conditional status will be removed upon successful completion of all required undergraduate prerequisite courses as determined by departmental review. Students who lack undergraduate prerequisite courses will not be allowed to register for graduate courses until all prerequisite courses are completed.
In addition to meeting the requirements listed above for Unconditional or Conditional Admission, all international students will be required to meet all F-1 VISA requirements for admission into any Graduate Program.
For Non-Degree-Seeking Students
A student who does not meet the requirements for a degree-seeking graduate may be admitted as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Records are kept of the work completed and credits are transferable. Non-degree-seeking graduate students are ineligible for federal aid funding under Title IV.
A student who does not meet the requirements for a degree-seeking graduate student may be admitted as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Records are kept of the work completed and credits are transferable. Non-degree-seeking graduate students are ineligible for federal aid funding under Title IV. Students seeking admission as non-degree-seeking students must:
- Submit a completed graduate non-degree seeking admission application and pay any required application fees.
- Submit official transcripts from the last institution attended, and from at least one regionally accredited college or university documenting conferral of a bachelor’s or higher degree.
- Official transcripts must indicate that the student is in good standing at the last institution attended.
Students admitted as non-degree-seeking students will only be allowed to register for graduate courses in a given term subject to space availability and/or cohort restrictions. Non-degree-seeking students may complete no more than one-half of the total program hours; in order to register for additional courses, students must submit a degree-seeking application and all required materials, and be approved for degree-seeking status. Non–degree-seeking students will not be awarded a graduate degree from Athens State University.
Graduate Programs and Certificates
Deepen your knowledge and expand your skillset with a master’s degree or certificate in your field. Explore our programs to find the right one for you.
Managing Your Tuition
Plan smarter for your graduate degree with the full scope of our tuition and fees. Then explore the many ways Athens State can help make your education costs more manageable with our financial aid options.
Take the Next Step
From admissions to academic resources to finding the right path for your goals, we’re here to help you start your graduate journey strong. Apply today or reach out for more details.
Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Phone: 256-233-8130
- Email: [email protected]
- Office location: Lower-level, Sandridge Student Center