Admissions Procedures and Advising FAQ

Graduate Admissions

Advising FAQ

Graduate Admissions

All students who completed the undergraduate program at the University of Toledo Speech-Language Pathology Program are automatically admitted into the graduate program following their successful completion of clinical coursework at the undergraduate level. These students do not need to complete The Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs (CSDCAS) application. Please check the Speech-Language Pathology program website for further details.

Students who did not complete their undergraduate program at the University of Toledo Speech-Language Pathology program are highly encouraged to apply to our graduate program. These include students who graduated from another university in the Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology programs and students who graduated with an undergraduate degree in a closely related field with or without completing the pre-requisite courses for our Speech-Language Pathology program. Acceptance into our American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited speech-language pathology graduate program is highly competitive. The following criteria are used to determine which applicants will be admitted into the program.

1. Undergraduate preparation in the field (undergraduate degrees in related fields are also considered but students will complete all prerequisites before starting graduate coursework)
2. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) and overall grade point average in the major (GPM)
3. Potential to successfully complete the graduate program
4. Quality of reference letters
5. Stated goals and purpose
6. Oral and/or written language skills
7. Interview
8. Submission of the University of Toledo College of Graduate Admission fee and the completion of the Student Conduct Form

The minimum requirements for initial admission consideration to the Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Toledo are detailed in the program’s Admission Policy. These standards are consistent with the Admission Criteria of the College of Graduate Studies.

The Speech-Language Pathology program is highly competitive and the cumulative GPA for graduate students admitted to the program, on average, exceeds 3.5.

Average Scores of Incoming Graduate Classes

Year	Number of Positions	Average GPA	Average GPM	Average GRE (> 40^th percentile)		Average Writing Score
Year	Number of Positions	Average GPA	Average GPM	Verbal	Quantitative	Average Writing Score
2023	34	3.64	3.8	Not Required
2022	33	3.5	3.4	147	144	3.9
2020	35	3.54	3.72	149	148	4
2020	47	3.65	3.68	147	145	3.9

Applying to the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program

Applications for the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program are due December 15. Applications received after December 15 may not be considered. Students wishing to apply to the University of Toledo Speech-Language Pathology program must do the following:

Complete an application through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application System

Complete the Student Conduct Form

Submit the UToledo Graduate Admission Fee

university of toledo undergraduate students

UToledo students who completed their undergraduate degree through the Speech-Language Pathology program need to indicate acceptance of graduate admission by completing the UToledo application form that can be accessed by clicking at the link below:

Application will be open from September 13th and will close January 30th of the following year. Failure to complete the application will result in loss of admission to the graduate program.

Tuition

For tuition information, please visit https://www.utoledo.edu/offices/treasurer/tuition/.

Finance Brochures for undergraduate and graduate students: https://www.utoledo.edu/offices/treasurer/finance_brochures.html

Funding Information

Students selected for admission to the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program will be considered for a graduate assistantship within the program; no other applications are required. These are generally part-time awards, and they are funded for about one-quarter of the cohort.

It is important to note that assistantships are only awarded to students who qualify for in-state tuition (those whose permanent residence is in Ohio or Monroe County, MI). Students who qualify for the Michigan Initiative are not considered in-state, and the Michigan Initiative cannot be stacked with other funding.

To learn more about the Michigan Initiative and other fellowship and scholarship opportunities, applicants should visit the following sites:

http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/scholarships/

http://www.utoledo.edu/hhs/scholarships/

http://www.utoledo.edu/financialaid/scholarships/search/Home/Results?college=7&gradeLevel=1&enrollmentStatus=1&gpa=1&ethnicity=1&gender=1&others=System.Collections.Generic.HashSet%601%5BScholarshipSearch.OtherRequirements%5D

CSDCAS Fee Assistance Program

Required Graduate Application Materials

Earned Degree:

Four-year Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology (or other communication disorders) program from a regionally accredited college or university that also holds accreditation of the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA);

Four-year Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s Degree) from a regionally accredited college or university in another field, when the appropriate leveling courses have been completed in a speech-language pathology (or other communication disorders) program that is accredited by the CAA.

Please note, students may be enrolled in the leveling courses at the time of application and will be considered for admission as long as their leveling course plan of study will be completed by the start date of the program to which they are applying. For additional information about the leveling requirements, see Undergraduate with Degree Program Plan of Study available online at http://www.utoledo.edu/hhs/speech/advising.html

Cumulative GPA:

The College of Graduate Studies of the University of Toledo admission criteria includes a 2.70 cumulative GPA for all previous academic work. However, applicants with less than a 2.70 cumulative GPA on all undergraduate work may be considered based upon GRE scores.

The Speech-Language Pathology Program is highly competitive and the cumulative GPA for graduate students admitted to the program, on average, exceeds 3.5. In rare circumstances, students with a lower GPA will be considered. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

Applicants who have earned a degree in another field and then decided to pursue a degree in Speech-Language Pathology, when their GRE scores are above average and their leveling course grades demonstrate a remarkable change in grade/achievement level.
Applicants who began their undergraduate degree in another field unsuccessfully, but transferred to Speech-Language Pathology, and demonstrate a remarkable change in grade/achievement level accompanied by above average GRE scores.
Applicants who earned a Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology, worked in the field (*e.g., SLP Assistant) and in their clinical practice demonstrate remarkable growth and potential (most often noted by the recommendation of their supervisor and co-workers), and whose GRE scores are above average.

Major GPA requirement:

The Speech-Language Pathology Program is highly competitive and the major GPA for graduate students admitted to the program, on average, exceeds 3.5. In rare circumstances, students with a lower major GPA will be considered. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

Applicants who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, worked in the field (*e.g., SLP Assistant) and in their clinical practice demonstrate remarkable growth and potential (most often noted by the recommendation of their supervisor and co-workers), and whose GRE scores are above average.
Applicants who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, were unsuccessful at their first attempt to gain admission to a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology, and who are able to demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the graduate program through additional coursework (e.g., graduate coursework in a related field, earning a high GPA), and/or related professional experience as described above.

Letters of recommendation:

Three letters of recommendation are required. When requesting letters of recommendation, applicants should select faculty, supervisors, and other professionals who are able to discuss the applicant’s ability to succeed in a graduate program in speech-language pathology as well as the profession, personal characteristics and experiences that may contribute to high achievement, and other related factors.

Essay requirement:

A personal essay (statement of interest) must be submitted with the CSDCAS application. The Admissions Committee will consider the following criteria when reviewing the essay:

Content: What is the message the applicant is conveying? Do the details enrich and develop the idea?

When developing the content, applicants should consider the following:

why they are applying to the University of Toledo;
what influenced them to choose speech-language pathology as a profession;
what they would like the Admissions Committee to know or consider about them;
How they expect they will contribute to the University of Toledo program as a student, and to the profession of Speech-Language Pathology in the future?

Voice: The feelings and conviction of the applicant are clear.

Organization: The internal structure or thread of the content is logical and provides an intriguing pattern of ideas.

Conventions: The mechanics of the essay (spelling, grammar, punctuation) are appropriate/correct.

Word choice: Rich, colorful, and precise language that moves and enlightens the reader is used.

Sentence fluency: The rhythm and flow of the language provides for a clear and natural message.

Overall presentation: The finished piece is easy to read and polished.

Transcript requirement:

The Speech-Language Pathology Program requires official transcripts be submitted to CSDCAS at the time of application. CSDCAS will verify the transcripts and provide this information to the program for admission consideration (which typically occurs prior to completing the Bachelor’s degree).

The College of Graduate Studies requires official transcripts from all universities/colleges applicants are currently attending or have attended only when admission is granted. Applicants do not need to submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies at the time of application.

*Official transcripts are those sent directly from the institution to CSDCAS or the College of Graduate Studies. Transcripts not received directly from the institution will be considered unofficial.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) program requirement:

All applicants to the Speech-Language Pathology Program, whose native language is not English, must achieve satisfactory TOEFL scores regardless of whether or not the applicant has graduated from (or attended) a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Additionally, applicants who meet the minimum test score requirement will also be interviewed by the program Admissions Committee. Countries of citizenship for which the TOEFL requirement is waived include Australia, Canada (non-francophone areas), England, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Please note that The University of Toledo does not offer conditional admission for international graduate applicants that have not met the English proficiency requirement.

SLP Program Minimum

Satisfactory Test Scores

TOEFL PBT

600

TOEFL IBT

Please note - Test scores for TOEFL cannot be older than 2 years from the first day of the term that students begin their program. In the event test scores are considered invalid and cancelled by ETS, The University of Toledo reserves the right to require submission of new test scores. Please contact the College of Graduate Studies if you have questions regarding this.

Interview:

Upon review of applications completed by the December 15 due date, the admissions committee makes preliminary recommendations regarding the status of the applicants. At that time (usually late-January), the Admissions Committee will invite selected applicants to participate in an interview/open house held in mid-February. The number of applicants varies annually depending upon available positions, program resources, and related factors.

Applicants, who are not invited to the interview/open house, may be wait-listed or denied admission into the speech-language pathology graduate program depending upon their qualifications. Notification of denial is made at that time (usually early February) via email from the University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies; applicants may also check their status via the UT application portal.

Applicants denied admission into the Speech-Language Pathology program may consider other majors for graduate study, may apply to other universities, or may resubmit an application for the following fall. Re-application is only recommended when the applicant is able to demonstrate additional qualifications or new achievements as described above regarding cumulative and major GPA.

Applicants who meet the criteria for the interview/open house, will be notified by invitation in writing; interviews generally occur in February.

During the interview/open house, applicants will be provided the opportunity to meet faculty/staff, current students and alumni as well as tour the facility and learn about the program. The Admissions Committee will engage each applicant in an interview to learn more about personal characteristics and strengths including communication and pragmatic skills and other desirable traits.

Following interviews, students will be placed into tiers based upon the number of positions available; the first tier will receive a letter of conditional acceptance (pending final approval of the College of Graduate Studies), and others will be placed on a waiting list. In the eventuality that positions become available prior to the academic year, the next ranked candidate will be notified and offered the available position. When it is clear that no additional seats will become available, the remaining applicant pool will be informed. The process takes several weeks (usually occurring between March 1 and late April). The Admissions Committee reserves the right to grant exceptions to this policy.

Additional Considerations for International Applicants

Transcripts:

In addition to the official, final transcripts, applicants must also provide official certified, or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates needed to fulfill admission requirements.

If a degree is earned from a U.S. degree granting institution, simply order a transcript to be sent directly to UT from the school’s Registrars’ Office. Submitted transcripts become the property of The University of Toledo.

Translations:

Applicants must submit clear and legible photocopies of precise word-for-word English translations of all foreign language documents. English translations must be provided by the issuing institution or a translation service. Please refer to http://naces.org/members.htm for a list of acceptable evaluators. All arrangements must be made by the applicant directly with the translation service.

For more information about the graduate program requirements or program advising, please email SLPGradProgram@utoledo.edu or contact the Department of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at (419) 530-2718.

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