How to Apply-Kinesiology

1. Research the Kinesiology program to see if it’s right for you.
   • Review the program info on our website
   • Learn more about tuition and scholarships
   • Schedule a meeting with an Admission Counselor
   • Schedule a campus tour
2. Review Kinesiology Prerequisites
   • Exercise Physiology
     • Anatomy and Physiology are often required as prerequisites for this coursework.
   • Biomechanics
   • Psychology (Sport or Exercise Psychology preferred)
   • For prerequisite courses, courses with labs are preferred, but exemptions will be made for those with lecture only.
3. Review Admissions Dates & Deadlines
   • Applying by the application deadline ensures consideration for the Kinesiology cohort, institutional aid scholarships and graduate assistantships.

Once you start an application you will be able to save your progress and will not have to complete it all at once.

The Master of Kinesiology application includes the following elements:

1. Letter of Intent
   • In 750 to 1,000 words, please describe your interest in the MS Kinesiology program at Seattle University. Specifically, please address the following:
   • Why are you interested in the MS Kinesiology at Seattle University? What do you want to achieve by taking part in the program? How do you anticipate contributing to the program? How would this degree advance your future career goals? Please describe your area of research interest.
2. Three References
   • In the application you will be asked to provide contact information for three references, with at least one being an academic reference.
   • We only need contact information. Please do not include letters of recommendation.
3. Résumé
   • If you are applying for a Graduate Assistantship, you will be required to include a résumé.
4. Bachelor’s Degree
   • Evidence of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 
   • The Kinesiology Program does not require the GRE. However, applicants from non-graded bachelor's degree programs, have not completed 4 years-worth of course, and/or do not meet the minimum GPA requirement must submit GRE scores.  
5. Minimum of 3.00 GPA
   • As calculated from the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor’s degree, or post-graduate work, including transfer credits.
   • Applicants with less than a 3.00 GPA may apply and may be considered for probationary.
6. Official Transcripts
   • Submit official transcripts for undergraduate coursework and all additional endorsement-related courses to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
   • Transcripts may be mailed or submitted electronically to grad-application@seattleu.edu.
   • Applicants may be accepted to the program with unofficial transcripts. Once accepted to the program, students will need to submit official transcripts within their first quarter of enrollment.

1. Submit your application
   • Make sure you hit “Submit” on your application.
   • Submitted applications are only considered complete once all application materials have been received including your recommendation forms.

1. Check Your Status
   • You can login here to check the status of your application anytime.
2. Monitor your email
   • Make sure to regularly check the email you listed on your application for updates, including your admission decision.
   • Applicants should review the application timeline for information on when to expect an admission decision.