{"id":10995,"date":"2018-03-22T19:56:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T23:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/?page_id=10995"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:02:53","slug":"application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management apply through <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\">NC State&#8217;s Graduate School<\/a>. Department faculty review applications and make recommendations for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For on-campus, research-based graduate programs, students must identify a faculty advisor whose research interests align with their own. Before applying, explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/research\/\">faculty research<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/research\/faculty-experts\/\">faculty experts<\/a> to find and connect with potential advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jan. 15<\/strong>: Fall admission for on-campus, research-based master&#8217;s and doctoral programs in parks, recreation and tourism management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 30<\/strong>: Master of Natural Resources, technical option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 15<\/strong>: Fall admission for the online professional master&#8217;s program in parks, recreation and tourism management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 15<\/strong>: Sport and Entertainment Venue Management Graduate Certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-one-background-color wp-block-ncst-button-spotlight\">\n    <div class=\"button-spotlight__container\">\n          <div class=\"button-spotlight__icon-container ncst-icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M13.7812 15.308V11.6663H10.2188V15.308H13.7812ZM11.7188 13.2703V12.4491H12.2812V13.2703H13.1025V13.8328H11.7188V13.2703Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M9.65622 15.8718H5.69388L5.55981 24H9.65622V15.8718Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M13.7799 15.8718H12.2817V24H13.7799V15.8718Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M14.3438 15.308H18.2972L18.2372 11.6663H14.3438V15.308Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M9.65632 11.6663H5.76288L5.70288 15.308H9.65632V11.6663Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.3061 15.8718H14.3438V24H18.4402L18.3061 15.8718Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M11.7183 15.8718H10.2202V24H11.7183V15.8718Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M18.0469 0H15.8438V2.27203C15.8438 2.27203 14.49 0.40875 11.9883 0.40875C9.48659 0.40875 8.14925 2.27203 8.14925 2.27203V0H5.9555L5.77222 11.1023H18.2278L18.0469 0ZM10.095 9.58969H8.573V4.05844H10.095V9.58969ZM12.7613 9.58969H11.2388V3.49594C11.2388 3.49594 11.3658 2.90859 12 2.90859C12.6342 2.90859 12.7613 3.49359 12.7613 3.49359V9.58969ZM15.4271 9.58969H13.905V4.05844H15.4271V9.58969Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\n      <\/div>\n        <div class='button-spotlight__content-container'>\n      <h2 class=\"button-spotlight__heading\">Ready to Apply?<\/h2>\n              <p class=\"button-spotlight__support\">Start your application today. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\">Application page<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n            \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Learn More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts:<\/strong> Official transcripts confirming completion of an undergraduate degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GPA:<\/strong> Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional experience:<\/strong> At least two years of full-time professional experience after earning an undergraduate degree or completion of six or more graduate credit hours through the Sport and Entertainment Venue Management (SEVM) program, Non-Degree Studies (NDS) or other graduate-level coursework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letters of recommendation:<\/strong> Three professional recommendations, preferably including one academic reference. Letters should provide specific examples of leadership, teamwork, communication, intellectual ability and interpersonal skills, as well as the applicant&#8217;s potential for graduate-level study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal statement:<\/strong> A statement describing experiences that influenced the decision to pursue the degree, professional goals and how the program supports those goals. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 should explain their academic performance and demonstrate their readiness for graduate study.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit the following materials with your application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal statement (one to two pages):<\/strong> Describe your professional interests, career goals and how the Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) will help you achieve them. We recommend outlining your goals at the beginning of your statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resume (one to two pages):<\/strong> Highlight your education, professional experience and relevant accomplishments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome graduate students from around the world. International applicants must also meet additional requirements established by the NC State Graduate School:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional materials to include with your application include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>English proficiency:<\/strong> A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with scores no more than two years old. See Section O: English Proficiency Requirements in the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/graduate-handbook\/\">Graduate Handbook<\/a> for minimum section scores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa and financial documentation:<\/strong> Submit a Visa Clearance Form and Certificate of Financial Responsibility before a final admission decision can be made<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have questions or need more information? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact our Graduate Program Associate Anju Singh at <a href=\"mailto:prtm_grad@ncsu.ed\">prtm_grad@ncsu.ed<\/a>u or call <a href=\"tel:9195130350\">919-513-0350<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">helpful links<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\">\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/ \"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Apply<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Check out our online application and apply.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/support\/\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\"><span class=\"text\">Graduate Support<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduate students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management apply through NC State&#8217;s Graduate School. 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