Applying Domestic

What to expect when applying to Graduate Studies

FEES

• A $50 application fee is required upon applying.

DEADLINES

• Plan on the appropriate preparation time.
  

  • Know the application deadline for the graduate program you plan to apply to. Deadlines vary by program, and applications cannot be submitted after the deadline has passed. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline is 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 p.m. Mountain Time) on the date listed.

    Please refer to the program catalog for the application deadline.

• PLEASE NOTE  
  

  • Most applicants are not able to complete and submit their application in a single day. Some application requirements, including BYU Net ID verification, are processed overnight between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

    Please allow up to 48 hours for your BYU Net ID to be verified. If your Net ID has not been verified after 48 hours, contact Graduate Studies during normal business hours for assistance.

    Entering an incorrect BYU Net ID will significantly delay the processing of your application. To avoid delays, we strongly recommend verifying your BYU Net ID before you begin your application.

Graduate Studies Contact and Office Hours

Phone: 801-422-4091
Email: gradstudies@byu.edu
Office hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; 9 am - 5 pm MST.

REQUIREMENTS

• Application requirements are different for each graduate program. Learn the application requirements for your graduate program by referencing the admission requirements on the program(s) website.
  
  • Review your program's admission requirements in the Program Catalog.
• Applicants with foreign transcripts must complete an official foreign credential evaluation using one of our preferred foreign credential evaluation vendors.
  
  • • Please note that multiple programs require the evaluation to be completed BEFORE submission. Refer to the official foreign credential evaluation for more details.
• Meet the University’s Minimum Requirements
  
  • Minimum admission requirements

To review BYU admissions policies, click here.

All applicants must have a BYU NetID. This unique identifier will be associated with your application, endorsement, and student record. If NetID and application material match, the verification process should take 1-2 business days.

Verify your NetID before continuing.

If you have previously attended BYU or registered for other BYU educational opportunities, you likely already have a BYU NetID.

** Creating a new NetID when one already exists can result in duplicate records, which may cause complications and significant delays in processing your application.

How to Verify an existing BYU NetID

Log into MyBYU with your NetID and password to verify your account.

If you are having complications attempting to log into MyBYU visit:

• Password Reset & Account Recovery portal to reset your password and other login credentials.
• The Technology Support Portal My Account - Net ID Feature Article
• BYU OIT Support
  
  • Email: it@byu.edu
  • Call or Text: 801-422-4000.

Creating Your New BYU NetID

If you are new to BYU or have not created a BYU account, it is a simple process that takes only a few minutes.

The information that you will provide in the application must match the account information, e.g., first, middle, and last name, birthdate and citizenship.

If NetID and application material match, the verification process should take 1-2 business days.

All students who attend Brigham Young University must voluntarily agree to abide by the CES Honor Code.

• CES Honor Code Information

All Applicants wanting to attend Brigham Young University MUST complete and maintain a valid ecclesiastical endorsement. The Ecclesiastical Endorsement focuses on a student’s efforts to grow spiritually and meet ecclesiastical expectations, which is an important part of accomplishing BYU’s religious mission.

• Understanding Your Ecclesiastical Endorsement 

If your BYU account has not been linked to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, you will need to link a Church account to your BYU account, and then you will be able to complete the endorsement.

• How to Link Your Account 
• Instructions for Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 
• Instructions for Non-Members 

If you are getting an ecclesiastical endorsement for the first time, or your previous ecclesiastical endorsement has expired, you will likely need two interviews to complete the process. Otherwise, you will likely only need one interview.

Application Status Portal

• The application status portal displays any items that remain missing or deficient after the application is submitted, such as letters of recommendation or ecclesiastical endorsement. Missing or deficient items are marked with a red "X."
  
  • These issues must be resolved before the applicant can be admitted to the university.
  • Applicants can click on any review items and be redirected to the relevant application section to resolve the issue/s.
• Applicants will receive an email notification when their applications have been updated, e.g., program decisions. To access the update, go to the Status Update section of the page (left-hand side) and click on the "View Update" hyperlink.

Example of the application status portal:

Program Decisions

There are six decision designations applicants can receive. These designations with descriptions are as follows:

• Admit

  • The applicant has been admitted into their designated graduate program(s).

• Conditional Admit

  • Conditionally admitted applicants are classified as applicants who must satisfy a requirement BEFORE beginning their program of study.

    • This is a recommendation for admission and is not an official admission decision. The conditions to be met will be stated in the "recommended for admissions, but the missing items" letter received in their Slate status portal (View Update).
    • A conditional admit is usually used for an applicant with a foreign degree who needs to complete the foreign credential evaluation.

• Provisional Admit

  • Provisionally admitted applicants are admitted with a condition set by their respective graduate program admission committee that addresses a deficiency or concern. This deficiency or concern regarding the applicant must be satisfied BEFORE their program begins if the requirement/s are associated with BYU or DURING their program of study.

    • In the provisional letter, the programs will clearly articulate the conditions and when the applicant needs to be completed with a clear deadline for completion.

• Deny

  • The applicant has not been admitted into their designated graduate program(s).

• Waitlist

  • The applicant's status and online letter indicate that the department will likely admit the applicant if space becomes available in the program.

• Withdrawn

  • The respective program or the applicant has requested that the admission designation be terminated.