Application and Admission Process

Master of Arts in Teaching

The MAT Application and admission process for both MAT Elementary and MAT Secondary is a continuous process with an admission date that begins only in the summer session (May). The application deadline is April 1; however, we encourage students to apply early in the process to assure that we are able to help guide you through this process and help you determine any needed prerequisites, testing requirements, and interview preparation.  A fall and spring interview cycle is scheduled each year.  Students who complete their application and take part in the fall interview cycle can receive an early admission decision for May.  Students who take part in the spring interview cycle should receive an admission decision no later than May 1, depending on the date of interview.

Application Process:

  1. Complete a graduate application online. FSU prefers students apply online but those who do not have access to internet can request a paper copy at gradservices@frostburg.edu which can be downloaded and sent to FSU Graduate Admissions, 101 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532. 

  2. Official transcripts can be requested through the online application. Otherwise, Submit an official copy of all undergraduate transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 101 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532. (FSU prefers electronic transcripts.)

  3. Supplemental documents should be submitted in the online application. Instructions for completing and uploading the documents are provided at the time of the online application.

    1. Personal Statement
    2. Resume
    3. Three References - Students applying online will provide name and email contact for 3 references and FSU will send an email request for electronic submission of the reference. Students applying via paper application will be required to request references to complete recommendation forms or letters and send via US mail.

  4. Upon receipt of all necessary application requirements, your file will be referred to the Program Coordinator who will perform a transcript review to determine your prerequisite needs and will contact the applicant to discuss next steps in the application process.

  5. Qualified applicants with a completed application will be invited to interview in November or March/April.  Applicants who meet or plan to meet prerequisite coursework requirements will be scheduled for an interview, after which an admission decision will be communicated.

The Office of Graduate Admissions is the office that will coordinate all applicant documents. All documents provided to other offices or the Program Coordinator will not be considered part of your official application; therefore, it is important that you have all original documents uploaded in the online application or sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions at the following address:

Send all documents to:

Frostburg State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
Pullen Hall
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532

Or email to gradservices@frostburg.edu.

For more information contact 301-687-7053  

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