Wayne State University

AIM HIGHER

Library and Information Science Program

Admission Process

Winter 2009 Admission Information

Requirements
Admission to the LIS Program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School; for requirements, please refer to the Wayne State University Graduate Bulletin. In addition, Master of Library and Information Science applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a balance of study consisting of at least forty-five credits of course work in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
  2. Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better or possess another degree beyond the bachelor’s degree. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average between 2.25 and 2.99 can satisfy this requirement by one of the alternative methods listed below.
    1. Submit evidence of post-baccalaureate graduate course work completed with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in a minimum of 12 graduate credits

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    2. Submit an official score report for either of the following standardized tests taken within the last five years
      • Graduate Record Examination (GRE): official score report for the GRE taken within the last five years must indicate a total score of 950 on the combined verbal and quantitative portions. The verbal portion must have a score of at least 500. You may register online at www.ets.org/gre. Wayne State University’s institution code is 1898.
      • Miller Analogies Test (MAT): official score report for tests taken within the last five years must indicate a score of at least 410. For MAT information and testing center locations go to www.milleranalogies.com.
    • **There are no conditional admissions**
  3. Submit a personal statement reflecting relevant personal and academic background and experience. Please limit your statement to 250 words.
  4. Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
  5. Meet the LIS Program Technology Requirements.

    • Effective Winter 2009 - Submit a transcript with a passing score on the Internet and Computing Core Certification exam. Please visit http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/ic3.php for more information on the certification program.


Change of Status
Students who have been previously admitted to Wayne State University at the graduate level are not required to submit an application form. The following change of status form should be completed and submitted directly to the Library and Information Science Program at 106 Kresge Library, Detroit, MI, 48202. Please be sure to include your personal statement and resume with this form.

Download Change of Status Form

Application Dates for Admission*
For Fall classes beginning early September by July 1
For Winter classes beginning early January by October 1 for priority admission; November 1 for open admission
For Spring classes beginning early May by March 1

*The LIS Program can only process a finite number of new students per semester. Keep in mind that having your application into the WSU Graduate School by the submission date does not guarantee a spot in the LIS Program for that particular semester. Please plan accordingly.

For international students, the application form and all transcripts and documents must be on file in the Graduate Admissions Office at least four months before the start of the term in which the applicant plans to begin graduate studies.

For additional information on Graduate School Admission, refer to the Wayne State University Graduate Bulletin

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Graduate Admission Application form and submit it to the Wayne State University Office of Graduate Admissions with the application fee.

Apply online at https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=wayne-grad.

  1. Compose a personal statement of 250 words or less (download Personal Statement Form) and upload it with the application form. 
  2. Upload a current resume or curriculum vitae with your application.
  3. Request official transcripts from each university you attended and have them sent directly to the WSU Office of Graduate Admissions, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 48202.

Application Status

After your application is submitted, you will receive an access ID and password from Computing and Information Technology (C&IT). Please use this information to check your application's status in Pipeline. If this is your first time using WSU Pipeline, your password is your 9-digit Banner ID.

Check Your Status

  1. Go to WSU Pipeline
  2. Log in by entering your access ID (2 letters followed by 4 numbers, such as aa9999) and password (your initial password is your 9-digit Banner ID beginning with 00 or 000).
  3. Click the "Check Your Admission Status" icon on the right-hand side.
  4. This will automatically take you to the status screen. At this screen, you will see your status and if there are any outstanding materials.

If you have problems logging in to WSU Pipeline and you have your access ID and password, please contact C&IT at (313) 577-4778.

Please note: It can take 1 to 2 weeks from the receipt of your application materials before the information is put into the electronic system.