EIU Master of Science in College Student Affairs

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.

Program Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Create a MyEIU account. This is where you will complete your Graduate School Application and your College Student Affairs (CSA) Department Application.
3. Two departmental recommendations from individuals outside of the department familiar with applicant’s academic or work performance. (The department prefers academic references if possible). References will receive an electronic form once an email address is submitted by the applicant through MyEIU.
4. A GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale at time of application.
5. All students admitted to the CSA program are required to have either a graduate assistantship or submit evidence of full-time employment in an institution of higher education or closely related educational organization. (Graduate assistants are not available to students who have a GPA below 2.75)
6. To assist you with attainment of a graduate assistantship, applicants requesting admission will be required to attend CSA Interview Days. From the pool of completed applications, the admissions committee will invite qualified candidates to CSA Days. Those invited will be contacted to register via email prior to the interview days.
7. Students who plan to (study) attend the program on a full-time basis will be given priority in admission to the program.

The following materials must be submitted to the Department before attending CSA Days:

• Graduate School Application
• Undergraduate Transcript
• Departmental Admission Application
• Letter of Intent
• Resume
• Two Recommendations

Not submitting materials requested may result in admission being denied. Students are not eligible for financial aid until departmental admission is completed.

Once you are admitted to the Graduate School, submit an application to the College Student Affairs Program (CSA). The department application is also found on MyEIU.