Frequently Asked Questions

• Official transcripts: Required from every school at which you have college credit, even if you did not obtain a degree from that institution. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required by the UNCG Graduate School. However, successful applicants to the Master’s ONLINE Program in Speech-Language Pathology are expected to have an overall GPA of 3.7 or higher.
• GRE scores: Not required for application or admission to the program
• Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with each application. At least 2 of the letters must be academic and the 3rd may be academic or professional. Three academic letters are preferred unless the professional letter can provide information that relates to success in a graduate program. The Graduate School will send link to recommenders for submitting the reference after the applicant enters appropriate contact information.
• Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose must be a professionally written document that is double-spaced using 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and that is a maximum of 2 pages in length. This document should acquaint the CSD Admissions Committee with the applicant’s rationale for:
  • Pursuing an advanced degree in speech-language pathology
  • Choosing the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNCG for this degree
  • Unique skills or experiences that will facilitate excellence in graduate study
• Resumé: The resumé should be 1-2 pages in length, using a 12-point font, 1-inch margins and written in a professional style. It should only include information and experiences that have occurred since completing high school. The resumé should include the following information:
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Relevant Experiences
  • Honors/Awards/Recognition
  • Additional skills (e.g. second language, CPR)
• Completion of CSD coursework: Students must submit a list of coursework taken to fulfill the content areas below. This list must include the name of the course, the credit hours and the semester in which the course was/will be completed. You should include classes that will be completed in the spring and summer prior to entering graduate school.
• Verification of 25 hours of observation: Prior to enrolling in the Master’s ONLINE Program in Speech-Language Pathology, students must observe at least 25 hours of treatment and/or assessment conducted by an ASHA certified SLP.
  These hours must be verified by the student’s undergraduate program. If these observations are to be completed after your application is submitted, but in the Spring or summer prior to entering the Master’s online program, please indicate how those hours will be obtained and verified.

Note: A complete description of all essential functions can be found through the Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders.