The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program (Online) application cycle will open on September 15. The application deadline is January 15. A CSDCAS application (status of complete or verified) and JMU supplemental application must be received by January 15th to be considered for admission to the program.

General admissions decisions will be communicated in early March.

• A minimum 3.25 overall GPA and major GPA are required for admission
• GREs are no longer required for application.
• GA/TA funding is not available for online/part-time students.

Summer semester (The Online M.S. SLP program now accepts students yearly)

If admitted to the program, you will be required to submit an official transcript from all institutions from which a degree has been awarded. Transcripts must be sent to JMU Graduate School directly from the issuing institution.

This is a two-step application process. Applicants are required to complete an application through CSDCAS and a supplemental application to the Graduate School at JMU.

Step One

Complete all aspects of the CSDCAS application including:

• a clinical scenario essay (see instructions and prompt in CSDCAS)
• a video response (see instructions and prompt in CSDCAS)
• experiences and achievements sections of the application
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation

Letters should address your ability to think critically and provide evidence of your interpersonal skills such as compassion, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and openness to feedback. Consider asking a faculty member, an employer, or a leader in one of your extracurricular organizations/activities. Letter writers should not be friends or family members.

Step Two

After you have a status of Complete or Verified in CSDCAS, you must complete a supplemental application to the JMU Graduate School. 

Important

Applications to both the Graduate School and CSDCAS must be submitted by January 15th. You must have a status of Complete or Verified in CSDCAS in order to be considered for admission. The Graduate School and CSDCAS applications must be received by the CSD Program by January 15th.

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee --> A limited number of JMU application fee waivers are available to applicants to the online program only. Email slp@jmu.edu prior to completing the JMU application. No refunds will be offered for the JMU Graduate application fees. 

International Graduate Information

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage. 

Applicants who reside outside of the U.S. must meet the requirements of the program and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for certification, including supervision of all clinical experiences by an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist.

International applicants are welcome to apply, however, this program is offered online only. Visas to study in the United States can only be issued for primarily in-person programs. A visa cannot be issued for programs that are primarily online.

This program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please refer to the JMU Professional Licensure Program Status by Jurisdiction Index to determine if this JMU program meets the educational requirements specified by the associated licensing or certification agency in the state or territory in which you are located and other states and territories. Requirements vary by state and are subject to change. The information provided is current as of the review date indicated in the table.