EIU Master of Science in Aging Studies

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All students can apply to the graduate school through MyEIU. The graduate school requires:

1. A complete online application
2. A copy of your official transcripts
3. A $30 application fee

Learn more about the Graduate School admissions process.

1. A minimum of 2.75 grade point average.
   Please note: A cumulative GPA of 2.75 does not automatically guarantee acceptance into the Aging Studies master’s degree program.
2. Two references:
   • For applicants who have graduated with a degree within the last 2 years, at least one reference letter must be submitted by an instructor and address academic performance and professional/personal character.
   • For applicants who have graduated with a degree more than 2 years ago, at least one reference letter must be submitted by a person in a professional supervisory capacity who had opportunity to evaluate performance and professional/personal character. The other letter can be submitted by an instructor to address academic performance and professional/personal character OR a person in a professional capacity who had opportunity to evaluate performance and professional/personal character in a current or recent professional career position.
   • Since the M.S. in Aging Studies Graduate Coordinator evaluates admission applications and renders admission decisions, references are to be requested from alternate individuals.
3. 1-2 page essay:

1. Describe why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Aging Studies and why EIU/the M.S. in Aging Studies degree program aligns with your professional interests and career goals. 
2. Describe your academic and professional strengths and weaknesses and how you address your weaknesses.

4. Your official transcript.

Please fill out the program application through MyEIU:
https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/grad_app.php
If you have questions please contact Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke, at kaorourke@eiu.edu.

You'll be able to keep tabs on the status of your application through MyEIU; you'll receive a message when you have been officially admitted to EIU!

If you are interested in a graduate assistantship, you also need to submit a graduate assistantship application.

Graduate assistantships are typically awarded in accordance with the academic year. Assistantship applications are normally accepted through the middle of February; a decision for the next academic year comes within a month. For more information about graduate assistantships, please click here.

Now you're ready for your first semester at Eastern! Welcome to the EIU family! We're glad to have you, and we're confident you'll be glad you came!