Pullman

Questions: coe.gradstudies@wsu.edu
Priority deadline: Nov. 15
Close: April 01
Classes start: Early June
Spokane

Questions: carmen.beck@wsu.edu
Priority deadline: Nov. 15
Close: April 01
Classes start early June
Tri-Cities

Questions: niamh.oleary@wsu.edu
Priority deadline: January 31
Close: April 01
Classes start early May
Vancouver

Questions: Academic Coordinator – van.education@wsu.edu
Priority deadline (Elem.): Feb. 01
Close (Elem.): April 01
(Elem): Classes start early May
Priority deadline (Second.): Sept. 01
Close (Second.): Dec. 01
(Second.): Classes start early January
APPLICATION TO THE MIT PROGRAM
Pullman & Spokane
When is the application due?
Our priority deadline is November 15
We will accept applications until April 1 (on a space available basis).
How do I apply to the MIT Program?
Phase I: Application to WSU Graduate School
- Complete online application
- Include 3 references.
- The best references are individuals who can speak about your teaching and work with children or youth. Your application is not complete until these references have been submitted.
- Unofficial copies of your transcript(s) may be uploaded with your online application. These will be used for evaluation purposes only.
- Include 3 references.
- Submit official transcripts
- Graduate School Washington State University
P.O. Box 641030
Pullman, Washington 99164-1030 - This is not required for WSU transcripts
- Graduate School Washington State University
Phase II: Application to College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences
- Download and complete the College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences application (please email Staci Bickhaupt (sbickel@wsu.edu))
- Collect evidence of meeting basic academic skills:
- If you have taken the SAT, ACT, or West-B in all three subject areas (reading, math, and writing), gather your official test results.
- If you took the SAT or ACT before writing subject tests, take the West-B writing test and include your results.
- If you went to WSU for undergrad, WSU may have a copy of your official SAT or ACT.
- Secondary applicants only: If you do not hold a BA or BS in the content area that you want to teach, submit your unofficial transcript(s) and a self-evaluation form. This will help us identify potential coursework deficiencies.
- If you have questions about this form, please email Staci Bickhaupt (sbickel@wsu.edu)
- Email all documents as attachments:
- Pullman: gradstudies@wsu.edu
- Spokane: carmen.beck@wsu.edu
Phase III: Interview
- The most outstanding applicants are selected for interviews (late January or early February).
Phase IV: Preliminary Admission
- Congratulations! You on are on way to becoming teacher!
- Full admission cannot be granted until you have demonstrated proficiency in your content area:
- Elementary applicants must pass the Elementary Education Exam (Subtests I and II).
- Secondary applicants with a BA or BS in their subject area must pass a West-E or NES exam[coming soon]. Secondary applicants who do not hold a BA or BS in their subject area can wait until student teaching to take this exam.
- All content exams need to be completed by April 1.
Phase V: Full Admission
- Get ready to start taking classes in June!