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Applying to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Master of Science in SLP Program ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Process Video

How to Apply

We appreciate your interest in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï! We hope you will join us as a Bengal. The application process starts here. Before beginning, please carefully review the Master of Science in SLP Admission Requirements, to ensure you meet the proper admission criteria before submitting your materials.

Deadlines and Verification

 All applicants need to submit 2 applications.

  1. Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application  
    • Items needed to apply (see CSDCAS application information below):
      • Resume/CV
      • Video Essay
      • 3 Letters of Recommendation
      • Transcripts
      • Application for Graduate Teaching Assistantships/Student Worker Positions (optional)
      • Idaho School District Letter of Support (optional)
  2. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School.
    • Items needed to apply (see Graduate School application information below):
      • Transcripts must be sent separately to the Graduate School

 The application process has two important deadlines for verified applications for admission in the following fall semester. The priority deadline for the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is January 15th (Verified in CSDCAS). While January 15th is the priority deadline and highly recommended, the department will continue to accept applications and supporting materials that are verified by February 1st (11:59 pm EST). 

KEY DATES


               DUE


Application Opens


August 1st


Priority Deadline


CSDCAS

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School

January 15th


DUE 11:59 pm EST

DUE 11:59 pm MST


Regular Deadline


CSDCAS

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School



February 1st


DUE 11:59 pm EST

DUE 11:59 pm MST


ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Offers Sent

 February - March


Deposit Due



April 15th 


IMPORTANT NOTE on Verification Status: Your application must show a status of Verified (not just 'Complete') by the deadline. Since the verification process can take up to four weeks, submit all materials well in advance.

CSDCAS Required Documents in the 'Program Materials' Section:

Resume/CV: Detail your education, work, volunteer experience, awards, honors, and extracurricular activities.

Video Essay Link: Submit a brief video essay (3 minutes or less) to help us get to know you beyond your written materials. This is the only essay that will be requested. The specific prompts and requirements are provided within the application.

  • Record and upload your video to YouTube as an unlisted video.
  • Upload a Word or PDF document containing the URL to your unlisted YouTube video.
Transcripts for CSDCAS Application

You must send all college/university transcripts to both and the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School. Do not send transcripts to the SLP department.

  • If your initial transcripts do not include final grades from your most recent term (fall/winter), you must submit updated transcripts via the CSDCAS '' process by February 1st. 
CSDCAS Supporting Information and References:

Letters of Recommendation: You must submit three letters, with at least two from college/university level instructors (clinical or academic faculty).

  • These must be submitted electronically through the portal by your recommenders. Do not send them directly to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. Please ask your references to focus on your academic, interpersonal, and other skills relevant to your ability to succeed in graduate school.
  • Contact your references beforehand to confirm their preferred email address and their willingness to submit the evaluation electronically by the deadline.

Experiences/Achievements: Complete the 'Supporting Information' section detailing employment, internships, awards, and conferences attended. 

CSDCAS Program Choice

You will need to indicate whether you are applying to the campus or online program.

  • Campus: Indicate first choice as Pocatello or Meridian. Indicate second choice as Pocatello, Meridian, or Online. 
  • Online: If you are willing to consider the campus program as a second choice, please indicate Pocatello or Meridian.

Note: GRE scores are not required nor accepted as part of our admissions process.

Funding Opportunities 

There is a range of funding opportunities available at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are limited in number and include tuition support and a stipend. Most GTA positions in the Speech-Language Pathology Program are 10-hour-per-week positions. Occasionally, 20-hour/week positions may be available for second-year students. For a 10-hour/week position, the GTA works 10 hours/week during both the Fall and Spring semesters and receives a bi-monthly stipend and a tuition waiver for the Spring semester. For a 20-hour/week position, the GTA works 10 hours/week during both the Fall and Spring semesters and receives a bi-monthly stipend and a tuition waiver for both semesters. The Tuition waiver covers tuition and general university fees; it does not cover professional fees. GTA positions primarily support faculty research, faculty teaching, or the functions of the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Speech and Language Clinics. Common teaching tasks include organizing materials, supporting instruction, grading, creating/organizing online course materials, and answering students' questions. Research-related projects may include eliciting, analyzing, interpreting, and organizing research data. Clinic-related tasks may include completing outreach opportunities, general office duties, supporting clinic-based technology, and developing/organizing materials.
  • Career Path Internships (typically announced/available in the Fall) are hourly paid positions that are announced by individual faculty and involve SLP-related work in the area of clinic or research.
  • Student work-study positions have flexible time commitments, depending on the position and availability. These are hourly paid positions that can include a variety of tasks that are directly or only indirectly related to the SLP profession and may include tasks such as clerical work and organizing teaching, research or clinic materials. 

Apply through the CSDCAS portal. You will be taken to an application link to answer several questions and to provide additional information. You will be asked to describe your personal attributes, skills, and experiences (research, volunteering, scholarship) that qualify you for one or more of these types of positions. There will be a 350-word limit for this response.

Idaho Public School District Letter of Support (For Idaho Public School Employees Only): 

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is a public institution committed to serving the needs of the state of Idaho. In support of the growing need for speech-language pathologists in Idaho's public schools, the program will give additional consideration to fully qualified applicants who are current employees of an Idaho public school district. To receive this consideration, applicants must submit a letter of support from a school district official — such as a Director of Special Education, principal, assistant principal, or similar role — with influence over hiring speech-language pathologists in that district.

This letter of support is not the same as a letter of recommendation; it is in addition to the three letters of recommendation that are required. It should be submitted on official school district letterhead, include the phone number and email address of the school official, and address the following:

    • That you are a current employee of an Idaho public school district
    • The capacity in which you work within the district
    • An indication of your performance in that role
    • Whether the district would be interested in hiring you as a speech-language pathologist after you complete your training, if a position is available

Having such a letter does not guarantee acceptance into the program, but it strengthens your application. The letter should be provided by the school official and uploaded to your CSDCAS application under documents. Letters will be verified during application review.

Letters should not be submitted by teachers, friends, or speech-language pathologists who do not hold an administrative leadership role in the school district.


ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School Application

You must complete a separate application to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï's Graduate School.

  • Create a login ID and PIN on the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School application portal to check your status online. 
  • For assistance with this specific application, contact the Graduate School at gradschool@isu.edu or 208-282-2150.
Transcripts for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School Application

You must send all college/university transcripts to both the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School and . Do not send transcripts to the SLP department.

 If your initial transcripts for either portal do not include final grades from your most recent term (fall/winter), you must submit updated transcripts via the CSDCAS '' process and to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School by February 1st.

The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School accepts either official or unofficial transcripts.

  • Unofficial transcripts can be sent to GradÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï@isu.edu. Official transcripts are only required to be sent electronically if you are offered and accept a position.

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School mailing address:

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate School
921 S. 8th Ave, Mail Stop 8075
Pocatello, ID 83209-8075 

Note: If you attended ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, you do not need to send your ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï transcripts to the Graduate School.

Questions can be directed to our department at csd@isu.edu (preferred) or 208-373-1908.