Program Application Checklist for the MAcc Program.
• Graduate School Application Form is completed online.
- The $50.00 application fee is paid upon completion of your online application with a major credit card.
- Cover letter stating your purpose for pursuing a graduate degree and the value you feel you bring to the program
- GMAT waiver petition, if applicable, may be submitted using the GMAT Waiver Petition Form (pdf version). Note that the GMAT Waiver Petition requires a verification of employment history by one recommender's comments provided with the application packet.
- Letter to the Graduate Admissions Committee explaining the circumstances causing academic performance below the requisite 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate or graduate study.
- College of Business Applicant Data Sheet (Click Here)
- Current résumé
- GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores should be sent directly to the University. Do not include student copies of GMAT/GRE or TOEFL/IELTS scores. These scores must be sent directly from Pearson VUE (GMAT) or Educational Testing Service (GRE or TOEFL/IELTS) to the College of Business.
- One official transcript from all institutions attended in pursuit of your undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in sealed envelopes; these may be issued to you and then sent to the College of Business. Note: Transcripts are required from each college or university you have attended that contributed to your undergraduate degree. These would include any course work that transferred into a degree program.
- Three (3) professional recommendations using the College of Business’ Recommendation Form must be sent directly from the reviewer; however, the forms may be sent via fax, email or through the US postal System.
- Graduate Assistantship Application Priority is given to applications received by April 1. Graduate Assistantships awards are very competitive; early application is recommended.
Graduate School On-line Application
Admission into the College of Business graduate programs starts with the completion of the University’s Graduate School application which must be completed online. Click here to complete the Graduate School Application. When completing the Graduate School’s online application, the following information will be helpful:
Please select the following "intended major"
Please select the following "term of entry"
- Fall Semester or Spring Semester
You pay the $50.00 application fee with a major credit card at the time you complete the Graduate School application form. Your application cannot be processed until the application fee is received.
University Admission Criteria
Colorado State University’s Graduate School’s criteria for graduate study is a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 point scale) from an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution and, in the case of international applicants, a successful TOEFL or IELTS score if the candidate did not graduate from an American university.
College of Business Admission Criteria
The College of Business has additional admission criteria that must be met for all graduate programs; further, the individual graduate program may have specific admission criteria that must be met by applicants. The College of Business uses a self-managed application process to allow you more control over the timing and completion of your application. You are requested to complete, gather and submit the application and all supporting documents in one package, if possible. Documentation that may come in separately are GMAT/GRE score reports, TOEFL or IELTS score reports (for non-native English applicants), and transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions. The Graduate School Application Form is completed online only and will come directly from the Graduate School to the College of Business.
The decision to admit an applicant is based on an evaluation of the candidate's potential for the successful completion of the graduate business program, the ability of the candidate to add to the perspective of the class and the school's ability to accommodate a limited number of students.
Undergraduate/Graduate Grades or Scores
The College of Business requires applicants to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, or equivalent in undergraduate or graduate studies. If an applicant‘s cumulative grade point average is below 3.0 in undergraduate or graduate studies, a separate letter must be included with the application packet. This letter, addressed to the Graduate Admissions Committee, should be approximately a page in length and explain the circumstances that contributed to earning grades below the requisite 3.0 GPA.
GMAT/GRE
Your application for the MAcc program will be considered complete only after official GMAT scores have been received. Scores must be less than five years old. The quantitative score is especially significant. If an applicant takes the GMAT/GRE more than once, only the top score is taken into consideration.
If you have previously taken the GMAT/GRE but have not had your scores reported to Colorado State (school code is 4075), you will need to request that your test results be sent to the University. To make your request, contact:
Internet: http://www.mba.com/mba
Internet: http://www.gre.org/
If you have not taken the GMAT, register to take the test and have the results sent to Colorado State University. You can register on-line or call 1-800-717-GMAT.
GMAT Waiver Petition
An applicant with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in undergraduate work (3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours may be acceptable) and at least 8 years of full-time professional work experience that shows a progression in responsibility or a graduate studies degree may petition for a waiver to the GMAT. The GMAT Waiver Form (pdf version) must be completed, signed and submitted with your application packet that is mailed to the College of Business. Please note that one of your three references is required from individual who can attest to the content and accuracy of your resume. Please note the recommendation form below has a specific question to be completed by this designated individual. The petition is subject to the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
TOEFL scores are required for international applicants, accepted scores are 565/227/86 or higher. An applicant is exempt from the TOEFL requirement if the student has recently earned a degree from an American university. The IELTS is now accepted at Colorado State University; a score of 6.5 or better is acceptable.
International applicants are evaluated on the same admission criteria, with the addition of the TOEFL or IELTS. To receive information on taking the TOEFL contact:
TOEFL Services
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
http://www.toefl.org
(609) 921-9000
If you need to take the TOEFL, register to take the test and have the results sent to Colorado State University. You can register on-line at: http://www.toefl.org/
To inquire about taking the IELTS contact
www.IELTS.org/contact_us.aspx
Transcripts
A complete application packet must include one official transcript from each college or university you have attended. If credits were transferred to the degree institution from which you received a degree then each and every one of those transcripts must accompany your application packet. Applicants must present a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university.
International applicants must submit one set of official transcripts and a degree statement with a certified translation into English from each college or university attended. Documents must show courses and final examinations taken, marks received for each year and degree or diploma received.
Note: When you receive your transcripts do not open the envelope in which they arrive. The official transcripts must remain in sealed envelopes and be included with your application packet.
Résumé
A résumé describing each fulltime professional position you have held is required. It is important that your resume show the length of time for each position held. Be certain that each position shows the month and year you started and the month and year that you left the position. Also, include a reference at each place of employment, so that we may verify your length of employment, position and responsibilities, if required.
International students, please provide the city, state (if applicable) and country for each of the position held and the length of time of your employment in that location. Additionally, make sure the country is noted for all educational institutions.
Cover Letter
A cover letter must accompany your application; this letter should address your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree as well as those points from your background and experiences that bring value to the program. These letters are usually about one page in length.
Recommendations
Recommendations should be solicited from individuals who can objectively comment on your performance in an academic or professional setting. Usually these recommendations are from the applicant's supervisor or manager, co-workers or peers, former professors or other individuals who are able to judge the applicant's strengths as well as on-the-job or academic performance. Applicants are discouraged from using friends and relatives for recommendations.
The College of Business no longer requires original signatures on professional references; you may include the references in your application packet sent to the COllege or the forms may be sent directly to the COllege of Business. College of Business Reference Forms are fount at Reference Form
in a .pdf format.
Fax: (970) 491-3481
Email:gradadmissions@business.colostate.edu
USPS:
Rachel Stoll
Colorado State University
College of Business Graduate Admissions
1270 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1270
College of Business Applicant Data Sheet
The College of Business Applicant Data Sheet is important as it provides supplemental information not gathered on the Graduate School Online Application.
The Applicant Data Sheet is available for completion online. Please fill it out completely to facilitate completion of your application packet and the admission process.
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines for the Master of Accountancy is July 15 for fall admission and December 8 for spring admission.
Mail your completed application packet to:
Ms. Rachel Stoll
Colorado State University
College of Business
1270 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1270
Phone: (970) 491-3704
Toll-Free: (800) 491-4622 x 2
Fax: (970) 491-3481
Email: gradadmissions@business.colostate.edu
