Organizational Performance and Change (OPC)

Admission and Application

Before applying to the degree program, it is strongly recommended that you contact the program coordinator well in advance of the application deadline to understand and fulfill all requirements.

• Minimum Admission Requirements
• Step 1 - Apply Online
• Step 2 - Submit Application Materials
• Application Deadlines

Minimum Admission Requirements

The Organizational Performance and Change (M.Ed.) degree requires applicants to have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least five years of professional experience.
• GRE scores are not required.

Please note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.

Before your application for graduate study is considered, all application materials must be received by the department.

Step 1 – Apply Online

• Complete the online graduate application form and pay the $50 application fee (payable online with a major credit card).
  • Select “Educ & Human Resource Studies (School of Ed) MED” when choosing the Program of Study.

Step 2 – Submit Application Materials

Gather all of the following materials and submit to the School of Education in one complete packet:

• Statement of Purpose
  Include in your statement:
  • Summary of long-term professional or personal goals.
  • Statement regarding your educational goals.
  • Statement indicating how this education will contribute to your long-term goals.
  • List of factors that led you to consider Colorado State for graduate study.
• Three Letters of Recommendation
  In sealed envelopes and written by individuals in at least two of the following categories:
  • Applicant's previous or current college/university instructors.
  • Applicant's previous or current, immediate professional supervisors.
  • Observers, other than supervisors, who can verify the specific impact of the applicant's professional or intellectual expertise. Letters from friends, coworkers, relatives, or character witnesses will be considered only supplemental to the three required references.
• Official Transcripts
  Include two official transcripts of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions.Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
• Current Resume
  • Record of all collegiate work, including names of institutions, periods of attendance, and degrees earned.
  • Record of all professional employment including dates of service (including military).
  • List of any special skills or competencies (including certifications and licensures).
  • List of publications, exhibitions, prizes, awards, or other recognition.
  • List of service activities (including community and charitable).

International Applicants Only

Include the following items in addition to those listed above:

• Official Transcripts
  Ensure official copies include a certified translation into English (only one set of transcripts is required).
• Official TOEFL Scores
  Submit official TOEFL scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075).In general, all applicants from countries in which English is not the official language, and who do not have an undergraduate degree from a country in which the official language is English (Canada, U.K., Australia, USA, New Zealand, etc.) must submit TOEFL scores. The minimum score for applicants is 550 (213 on the computer-based test).

Any materials that cannot be submitted online should be sent to the address as below.

Colorado State University
School of Education
Graduate Programs Office
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1588

The applicant will be notified via email regarding the status of your application.

Application Deadlines

Even though classes start each Fall, students may be admitted for the fall or spring semester. Summer admission is not available.