M.E.T., Graduate Certificate, and Non-degree Seeking Deadlines
We accept qualified students up to one week prior to the start of classes, provided there are open seats available in courses. All M.E.T. application materials (including transcripts) must be received 45 days before classes start to guarantee a seat. See the academic calendar at http://registrar.boisestate.edu/academic-calendar.shtml We fill quickly, so please apply early!
M.S. and Ed.D. Deadlines
* February 15 for summer semester
* April 15 for fall semester
* September 15 for spring semester
All steps listed below must be completed by these dates to be considered for program admission. Admissions to the M.S. and Ed.D. programs are selective, limited, and done three times per year.
Students who need financial aid must have all paperwork (application, transcripts, program development form, and essay) submitted 45 days before classes begin, or we cannot guarantee you will receive funding in time for the upcoming semester.
Consult with an admissions advisor at 208-426-1966 or 619-741-7748.
Non-degree seeking (single courses): complete steps 1-3
M.E.T. degree or Graduate Certificate: complete steps 1-4
M.S. degree: complete steps 1-5
Ed.D. degree: complete steps at http://edtech.boisestate.edu/web/edd-program.htm
Step 1: Admission to the Graduate College
U.S. citizens and citizens of U.S. protectorates should apply to the Graduate College. The one-time graduate application fee is $55. International students should apply through the International Admissions Office. If applying for both both a Master's degree and a Certificate, be sure to mark both boxes on the form.
Step 2: Submitting transcripts
Non-degree seeking students must submit a transcript from the institution granting their highest degree.
Degree-seeking students must submit official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Instruct institutions to send transcripts directly to Graduate Admission and Degree Services via fax to (208) 426-2789 -OR-
Mail transcripts to:
Graduate Admissions Office
Math/Geosciences Building Rm. 141
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1110
Step 3: Register for your courses
Once you receive your student number from the Graduate College, register for courses. You do not need to wait for notice of acceptance into the program in order to enroll in your classes. Since enrollments fill quickly, please register as soon as possible to reserve your seat! Directions to register for classes online
Step 4: Apply to the Department of Educational Technology
Degree and certificate-seeking students must also be admitted to the department prior to starting coursework. To apply, submit the following:
1. A letter of application containing the following:
A. Contact information
1. Your name
2. Mailing Address
3. Phone number
4. Email address
B. Program title
1. Master of Science in Educational Technology (M.S.)
2. Master of Educational Technology (M.ET.)
3. Graduate Certificate in (certificate focus)
C. Personal statement
1. In 500 words, tell us about your educational and professional background, your goals, and how our courses will help you attain them. Also, tell us why you are choosing our program and why you will be a successful graduate student.
2. Write it in Times New Roman (or equivalent) in 12 point regular.
3. Double-space
4. Utilize the admission essay grading rubric to edit and critique your essay. This is
the same rubric that will be used to evaluate your essay.
Save the letter as a Word document and send to keltibaker@boisestate.edu. Candidates who use word processors other than Word should save their document in .rtf (rich text format) format. If you have questions, call 208-426-1966.
2. A completed and signed Program Development Form.
This can be mailed or faxed. This is a map or a plan of your graduate career. It also serves as your petition if you wish to transfer credits from another institution or program.
Step 5: Submit GRE scores (M.S. and Ed.D. degrees only)
Applicants for the Master of Science in Educational Technology (M.S.) degree should submit GRE scores by calling Educational Testing Services (ETS) at 1-888-473-7267 and providing ETS with the Boise State code: R4018. We do not accept students into our MS program without completed GRE scores that meet our minimum requirements. Please apply to the MET program instead.
To schedule the GRE, call ETS: 1-800-967-1100.
