The A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Admission to the School
Students are admitted to the A.Q. Miller School's undergraduate mass communications major and a sequence of study in advertising , electronic journalism, electronic media, print journalism, or public relations by application only.
Download School of JMC Admission Form (PDF)
Eligibility and Timeliness of Application
Students who meet the requirements listed below may apply for admission upon completion of 30 credit hours at Kansas State University. Those who were not pre-majors as entering freshmen may apply for admission upon completion of MC 110 if they have more than 30 credit hours. Transfer students must meet the requirements and apply for admission upon completion of at least 15 credit hours at Kansas State and 30 hours overall.
Students should make timely application upon completion of these requirements (not more than one semester later).
STUDENTS must meet the following requirements prior to applying:
- 2.5 GPA based on at least 30 credit hours at the 100-level or higher
- MC 110 with grade of C or higher
- No more than 3 credits out of the 30 in MC110, 120, 180 or 210
- Passing score on the school’s Composition Skills Test.
TRANSFER students must meet the following requirements prior to applying:
- 2.5 GPA on transferable coursework plus a 2.5 GPA on at least 15 credit hours at Kansas State for 30 graded credit hours overall at the 100-level or higher
- MC 110 (or transferable equivalent) with grade of C or higher
- No more than 3 credits out of the 30 in MC110, 120, 180 or 210
- Passing score on the school’s Composition Skills Test.
Application Procedures
To apply, a student must submit an application packet to the School. An official application form must be used and must accompany the packet. Copies of the application form are also available now from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications Office, 105 Kedzie Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-1501 (ph. 785-532-6890). You can also download a pdf version of the application from here.
A complete application packet will include the following: 1) a completed 5-page Applicant Information Form; 2) two examples of your media work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Media Work Examples and Sequences
Applicants should provide two work examples that illustrate their abilities in mass communications. These examples need not be published, but could be work for a class or other non-media purpose. Written work, photography and other visual work, and audio and video materials are all acceptable submissions. Work that appears on the Web also may be submitted.
Applicants may be considered for admission in up to two sequences. Special request must be made to be considered for more than two sequences in a single application. Students are admitted into a sequence of study and must make re-application to change sequences after admission to the program.
Review of Applications
Review of applications for admission to the major will be based on the following factors: academic achievement, including GPA and types of courses taken; promise of success in academic and professional objectives of the major; and clarity of the applicant's career and academic focus.
Students who are not admitted may pursue a second application in one subsequent fall or spring semester. The second application, if the student requests, may be for admission to the major in a different sequence or sequences. Students who are not admitted after a second application may meet with the pre-major adviser to discuss academic options.
Deadlines for Application
Applications will be reviewed once each spring and fall semester. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on February 15 or September 15. Applicants will be notified by email approximately three to four weeks later.
Additional information about applying for admission can be found by contacting the school at 785-532-6890.
Upcoming JMC Events
- Nov 25: Thanksgiving break begins
- Dec 11: Last day of classes, fall 2009