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Application & Instructions for U.S. Students

Admission decisions are related to the applicant's undergraduate academic record, recommendations, prior experience and graduate examination (GRE or GMAT) score.

The following guidelines apply:

1. Transfer courses from other graduate programs will be assessed carefully and, typically, only six semester credits or ten quarter credits will be considered for transfer as a student enters the MIM Program.
   
   
2. A TOEFL score of at least 213 (550 computer-based TOEFL) and a TWE (Test of Written English) of at least 4.0 are required for students who are not native speakers of English, unless a student has received a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
   
   
3. All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited or chartered college or university.

Submit the following:

• The MIM Application Instructions (PDF) and MIM Application for Admission (PDF) are saved in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it from Adobe's website.
  
  
• A $35 (USD) non-refundable application fee (please make checks payable to Whitworth University.) For information on wire transfer or credit card payment contact Bonnie Wakefield at bwakefield@whitworth.edu.
  
  
• A one-page (typed) essay, stating your purpose for wanting to enter the MIM program. Please explain how this relates to your short-term and long-term goals.
  
  
• Two complete recommendation forms (PDF) by persons who have worked closely with you and are familiar with your academic and/or professional background.
  
  
• Official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities you are now attending or have previously attended. These must be sent to the MIM office at Whitworth University directly from the university or university registrar's office. (Photocopies or unofficial copies will not be accepted).
  
  
• Official GRE or GMAT score reports sent directly to the MIM office at Whitworth University from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). To request GMAT scores contact GMAT, Educational Testing Service, Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103. To request GRE scores contact GRE, Educational Testing Service, Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000. The Whitworth University code is 4953.
  
  
• A professional resume that highlights your work experience, significant achievements and responsibilities.

For more information please contact mim@whitworth.edu.