Sports Sciences

1. An upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The same scale applies for graduate-level work.
2. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
3. The GRE general test requirement is waived for MS applicants to our college programs through the fall 2026 admission cycle. Master’s applicants may choose to take the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) and submit scores. We recommend a score of above the 50th percentile (approximately 150) in both verbal and quantitative sections with a 4.0 or higher on the writing section. Please note that it can take up to ten (10) days after sitting for the GRE for an official score report to be sent to the university.
4. International students: Applicants must submit an official English Proficiency Score Report.  A TOEFL iBT® score of at least 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-delivered) or an IELTS^TM Academic score of at least 6.5 is required. Our department does not accept other English proficiency examinations.

Attainment of these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission decisions are based on assessments of all aspects of the student’s application materials. The department reserves the right to increase standards if warranted by enrollment limitations and by the number and quality of applicants. Financial aid is a separate process from the admission to a graduate program. Other requirements, outside of the admissions application, must be met to qualify for an assistantship.

You must apply directly to Sports Sciences.

All items below must be on file, and the fee paid, before an application is considered complete and ready for review.  We encourage you to submit and complete your application early. The graduate admissions committee reviews completed applications throughout the open application period, which allows you to quickly receive an admissions decision.

1. 1. Apply Online, submit the admissions application and pay the application fee. You must apply directly to Sports Sciences.
   2. Once you have submitted your application:
      • Upload a Statement of Purpose outlining your career goals. We want to know how your background and prior training make you the right candidate and why Florida State University is a good fit for you.
      • Upload a resume or vita (information should be current).
      • Enter contact information for two recommenders. The system will directly contact your recommender and provide them with a link to upload their letter. Letters must be received by the posted deadline. Academic recommendations are preferred, but relevant professional recommendations will be accepted. The recommenders should be professionals you have worked for who are familiar with your academic performance and can speak directly about your qualification for this degree. Please list a work/business email address for each recommender. No personal recommendations or letters from peers will be accepted.
   3. The GRE general test requirement is waived for MS applicants to our college programs through the fall 2026 admission cycle. Master’s applicants may choose to submit official GRE test scores to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The school reporting code for test scores is 5219; no department code is required.
   4. International Students: Submit an official English Proficiency Score Report:
      • TOEFL test scores electronically from ETS.org to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The university’s reporting code for test scores is 5219; no department code is required.
      • IELTS Academic test scores in physical (paper) form directly from IELTS.org to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions at:

      Florida State University
      Office of Graduate Admissions
      222 S. Copeland St. / 314 Westcott Bldg
      Tallahassee, FL 32306-1410
      USA

   5. Submit official transcripts (with translations if necessary) to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions. We require transcripts from EVERY post-secondary institution you attended (even if those courses are posted to another institution’s transcript). Transcripts the applicant uploads to the application are considered unofficial. Please have official transcript sent directly from your institution to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions.

Special Notice: Florida State University is requiring applicants from Nigeria and Ghana to obtain a World Education Service (WES) credential evaluation. This evaluation of official transcript(s) will then be directly sent to FSU.

Send Electronic transcripts to: graduateadmissions@fsu.edu.

Send Paper transcripts to:
Florida State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
222 S. Copeland St. / 314 Westcott Bldg
Tallahassee FL 32306-1410
USA

Please allow a minimum of ten (10) business days for the Office of Graduate Admissions to process your incoming materials.