Master What's Next

Turn your passions into a profession with an advanced degree or certificate from UMKC.

Are You Roo Ready?

If you've earned at least one bachelor's degree, you can complete your application for an advanced degree or certificate from one of our 60-plus graduate and professional programs.

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Apply to UMKC

Applying for an advanced degree or certificate? Create an account, complete your application and pay the nonrefundable application fee through the UMKC general application. If you're pursuing a degree from an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, apply through the School of Graduate Studies.

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Make it official

Help us verify the information you submitted on your application. Make sure to send us your transcripts, test score, if required by your program, and residency documentation by the application deadline for your program.

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International admission

Admission for graduate students from outside the United States may require additional steps. Check with the International Student Affairs Office admissions page for more information.

Graduate and Professional Programs

Admission to your graduate program depends on the recommendation of the graduate faculty and the dean of the academic unit that offers the program. Find program-specific admission requirements, deadlines and other information through your program's graduate admissions pages.