The traditional graduate SLP program admits for fall semester only.

Please carefully read and follow the instructions below for application to our program.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – January 1st, 2013 for admission Fall 2013

Requirements:

1. Undergraduate Degree: Applicants to the program must possess a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or complete a post-baccalaureate sequence of courses from an accredited university. Applicants must be able to submit transcripts from at least one semester of post-baccalaureate courses at the time of their application. It is acceptable for students to apply if they are taking post-bacc courses during the fall semester – however, applicants must be certain that an updated transcript is sent once grades have posted at the end of the semester.

2. GRE: The GRE is required. We will accept either the old (prior to 8/1/11) or the revised (8/1/11 and after) test scores. GRE scores are valid for 5 years. Official scores should be sent directly to the University of Akron (code 1829).

3. Application System: This year, we are requiring BOTH the application to the University of Akron AND application through CSDCAS.

• Students must submit both applications in order to be considered for admission
• The University of Akron’s Graduate School Application may be accessed from the link at the bottom of this page. This step only includes the application and fee – no supplemental documents are required here.
• See below for information about and links to the CSDCAS application

Central Application Service for Communication Science and Disorders (CSDCAS):

All students must submit applications through CSDCAS in order to be considered for admission to our program

Program Directory: www.csdcas.org – for information about our program’s requirements for the application

Application Portal: https://portal.csdcas.org (may also be accessed from the main CSDCAS website). The 2013 CSDCAS application will be available beginning 9/13/12.

• Please carefully read the instructions for the application. Also read the "FAQ" section for answers to questions regarding the CSDCAS application process.
• Please note the information regarding speed of processing applications and due dates.
• Our program requires that the application be COMPLETED by our deadline of 1/1/13 – please see the CSDCAS website for explanation. CSDCAS will send us any updates of GRE scores, transcripts/GPA, and letters of recommendation received after this date.

Instructions for Application for Admission to the UA SLP Graduate Program (Fall 2013)

1. Complete and submit the CSDCAS application, following instructions on the website ("completed" by 1/1/13) – earlier completion is recommended, to ensure we receive the application from CSDCAS in a timely fashion
2. Complete and submit the University of Akron Graduate School application, with the required fee (submitted by 1/1/13)
3. Submit any updates as they occur (GRE scores, transcripts, etc.) to the CSDCAS portal

Apply Online

The University of Akron’s Graduate School Application must be submitted, along with the fee, by January 1, 2013 in order for a student’s application to be considered for the 2013 admission cycle. No supplemental documents (letters of recommendation, etc.) should be submitted here.

Please note: Send a final, official transcript, once you have graduated, if you have been admitted pending graduation.