Admission
The Admission Office is responsible for managing the admission process for prospective students. Admission is granted on a selective basis. The Admission Committee, consisting of College administrators, faculty, and staff, reviews policy set by the Admission Office to admit students who show promise of success at the College. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in administration of its admission and financial aid policies.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Applicants seeking a Master of Science in Exercise Science (MSES) as a 3+1 dual degree must meet all application requirements listed below no later than October 1st to be considered for the next fall cohort.
- Complete the online 3+1 MSES application.
- Upload a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Complete a 500- to 1,000-word personal statement (similar to a letter of interest). This personal statement should reveal something about you as an applicant, the reason you want to pursue this graduate degree and how it will advance your future goals.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, biomedical science, biology, biochemistry or another approved undergraduate degree at The College of Idaho and have completed four semesters (or two years) at the College toward completion of your bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, in order to be considered for the program, you must include: (i) an explanation of GPA statement; and (ii) an additional letter of recommendation.
- Submit transcripts from The College of Idaho.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet The College of Idaho’s technology requirements for the duration of the graduate program.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a College of Idaho faculty member. This letter should highlight your academic or professional experiences relevant to admission to this graduate degree program and evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and judgement as well as your ability and capability to complete an online graduate degree.
- If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, in order to be considered for the program, you must submit a second letter of recommendation.
- Graduate Entrance Exam (optional) – No graduate entrance exam is required for the MSES program. If you wish to include a score (GRE, MAT, LSAT or GMAT), it will be considered. It may be helpful to include a score if you have a GPA below a 3.0 or if you would otherwise like to bolster your application.
Selection of Applicants
Applicants for the next start date are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the MSES Admission Committee. The committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or defer an application. Applicants receiving a letter of acceptance are granted a specific time period to notify the program of their intention to enroll.
Enrollment Deposit
The College of Idaho requires a $300 deposit before enrolling. This one-time, non-refundable deposit reserves a student’s place in the graduate program and will be applied to their first term’s tuition.