Welcome to the Graduate School

 

TEST SCORE NOTICE: Many of our departments that typically require test scores for admission are waiving them given the difficulty in testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The test score waiver varies by program. For test score waiver updates, please visit the individual program at the link below. If you have questions about your desired program, please contact the Graduate School at gradschool@valdosta.edu or 229-333-5694.

Valdosta State University is committed to providing a quality graduate learning environment that will enable you to pursue your advanced studies guided by graduate faculty with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service.

With over 60 graduate programs to choose from, you will find the flexibility of online as well as face-to-face options that best fit your needs as you further your graduate education. You can find descriptions of these programs, their professional accreditations, and application requirements by following the Our Programs link on the main menu on the right side of this screen.

We look forward to you joining our Blazer family as you make the important decision to continue your graduate studies at VSU!

 Important Information Regarding Graduate School

• Admissions Document Submission Instructions
• Residency Information
• While the waivers of out-of-state tuition for Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama residents only apply to undergraduate students, Graduate students residing in the Florida counties of: Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Jefferson, Leon, Madison and Nassau counties can apply for a Border State Waiver (to receive in-state tuition rate).
• Search for and compare programs using our new Majors & Degrees search tool.
• Non-resident students whos parent(s) or spouse has maintained domicile in Georgia for at least 12 consecutive months may complete the Application for Out of State Waivers 
• Tuition/Financial Aid

Graduate Students and Graduate Faculty in the News

• First Cohort of Music Education Students Graduate from VSU with 100 Percent job Placement
• Lauren Griner Named Graduate Assistant of the Year
• VSU Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News and World Report
• VSU Offers New online Graduate Program in Foreign Language Education
• VSU Now Offering Graduate Certificate for Teaching College English
• VSU Offers New Online Master's Degree in ESOL
• VSU Now Offering Master of Science in Exercise Physiology

Memberships

Member of the Georgia Council of Graduate Schools, Council of Graduate Schools (CGS), and Conference of Southern Graduate Schools.