Admission Requirements
A completed application for admission is required and must be received by the Graduate School by the posted deadlines. An applicant whose admission credentials are received after a stated deadline date should contact the Graduate School to request an evaluation for admission for the next enrollment period.
Even though an applicant may meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate School, the student must also meet the admission requirements of a specific program. Admission to a department/program is not guaranteed until the applicant receives official notification by the Graduate School. The student may not enroll in any graduate courses until this official notification is received. Failure to adhere to this policy will nullify any graduate-level coursework undertaken by the student.
Requirements for the admission process are outlined below:
- A completed online application for admission to Graduate School (www.goapplytexas.org) and payment of a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- For PVAMU Undergraduate Seniors ONLY – A completed Internal Graduate School Application Form and pay the application fee
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or, for most doctoral programs, a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (ALL POST SECONDARY degrees from institutions outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees).
- An official transcript from the registrar of each regionally accredited college or university previously attended (undergraduate and graduate).
- A bachelor’s degree documenting a minimum undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 on a 4.00 or a last 60 semester credit hour GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 grading scale for regular graduate status. For doctoral study, most programs require a minimum 3.00 graduate GPA; please refer to program specific requirements.
- A bachelor’s degree documenting a minimum undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.50 on a 4.00 grading scale for conditional or non-degree graduate status. *
- Three letters of recommendation from persons in the field of the applicant’s academic major or area of concentration.
- A 1000-word statement of purpose describing academic goals and professional interests (or as required by the department).
- Recommendation for admission by the department head and dean of the college or school offering the graduate program to which the student is seeking admission. The recommendation is submitted by the department head and dean to the Graduate School. Formal acceptance and notification come from the Graduate School.
Please note that some programs have additional requirements such as submission of GRE or GMAT scores, personal essays, departmental applications, and interviews. Please visit the Graduate Programs at PVAMU webpage for program specific admission requirements.
If GRE or GMAT scores are required, scores must be official and may not be older than five years.
* A student with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.50, who has acquired relevant experience that could contribute to ensuring their success in Graduate School, may be considered for conditional admission upon a holistic review and recommendation by the respective department head and dean.
Application submission deadlines for ApplyTexas are as follows:
• For Spring 2026 semester: November 1
• For Summer 2026 semester: April 1
• MBA, MSA, EMBA, and EDBA, Rolling Admission (no deadline) for domestic and international students.
• Juvenile Justice Ph.D., Priority Deadline: March 1
New Application Deadlines for Fall 2026 and After
Programs can have exceptions to these dates to allow flexibility in accommodating unique programmatic or departmental needs, for example, rolling admissions deadlines. A completed application for admission and all supplemental materials must be submitted to the Graduate School by the following deadlines:
For Doctoral Fall Admissions: February 1 (priority- funding); March 1 (final deadline).
For Master’s Fall Admissions: April 15.
For Doctoral Spring Admissions: September 1 (priority- funding); October 1 (final deadline).
For Master’s Spring Admissions: October 1.
For Summer I Admissions: April 15.
For Summer II Admissions: May 15.
All supporting documents (original transcript, letters of recommendation, essay) should be mailed to:
The Graduate School
Graduate Admission
P.O. Box 519 – Mail Stop 2800
Prairie View, TX 77446
Or emailed to gradadmissions@pvamu.edu when applicable. Transcripts, when possible, should be submitted electronically using school code 36360.
Check your Application Status
Please visit PantherTracks for an update on your application. Allow seven to ten working days to process credentials. All items required to complete an application must be received by the Office of Graduate Admissions by closing date to assure consideration for admission.
Office of Admission Graduate Student Recommendation Form
The Office of Admission requires three letters of recommendation for application to graduate school. Students may use the form below, but should inquire directly with the intended program to determine if a written letter is required for admission consideration.