The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program (Online) application cycle will open on September 15, 2024. The application deadline is January 15, 2025. 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.

For the online program only: Applications completed/verified by November 15, including Graduate School supplemental application, will be considered for Priority Admission and receive decision by December 15, 2024.

• 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.
• All applicants are encouraged to visit the admissions page of our website for complete information. Follow all instructions carefully.
• A limited number of fee waivers for JMU supplemental application are available to applicants to the online program only.

All applicants are encouraged to visit our website at  www.jmu.edu/chbs/csd for complete instructions. Follow all instructions carefully.

Summer semester 2025 (The Online M.S. SLP program accepts students every two years)

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

Applicants will submit all aspects of the CSDCAS application including:

• Completion of an essay addressing a clinical scenario 
• Video submission (3-minute video) 
• Completion of the experiences and achievements section
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation.

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.