A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
A master's degree from an accredited institution (Ed.D. applicants only)
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above (for master's applicants) or 3.2 or above (for doctoral applicants) in upper-division courses
GRE test scores Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Target scores:
Verbal: At or above the 50th percentile
Quantitative: At or above the 50th percentile (Ph.D. applicants only)
Analytical writing: 3.5 or above (for master's and Ed.D. applicants) or 4.0 or above (for Ph.D. applicants)

The GRE requirement will be waived for outstanding master's applicants who meet ONE of the following criteria:
5 years of professional experience as an instructional designer and a 3.0 (or better) upper-division undergraduate GPA from an accredited institution
A completed master's, J.D., M.D., or Ph.D. degree with a 3.0 (or better) GPA from a North American accredited institution
Completion of 9 graduate credit hours of a graduate certificate from the ISLT program with a graduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
Master's applicants must submit the GRE Waiver Request Form and provide evidence to satisfy the criteria being applied. Ph.D. applicants are not eligible for a GRE waiver.
*NOTE: The GRE requirement is waived for all master's applicants through Fall 2026.
The GRE requirement will be waived for outstanding Ed.D. applicants who meet ONE of the following criteria:
10 years of professional experience in an educational setting with at least 5 years in a leadership role
A completed doctorate degree in another field or discipline (e.g., PhD, JD, or MD) with a 3.2 (or better) GPA from a North American accredited institution
A completed master's degree or EdS degree with a 3.75 (or better) GPA from a North American accredited institution
EdD applicants must submit the GRE Waiver Request Form and provide evidence to satisfy the criteria being applied. Ph.D. applicants are not eligible for a GRE waiver.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (target scores for this program are 85 or above for master's applicants and 90 or above for doctoral applicants), IELTS (minimum 6.5), MELAB (minimum 77), Cambridge C1 Advanced Level (minimum 180), Michigan Language Assessment (minimum 55), and Duolingo (minimum 120)
A statement of purpose indicating your career goals and expectations, previous academic and work experience, publications (if any), and other accomplishments
Three recent letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to make predictive statements regarding your potential for success in graduate studies, personal and work characteristics, intellectual ability and/or scholarly attainments. Preference is for letters from professors who can comment on your work in an academic setting.
A resume showing your current and previous work experience
Transcripts Applicants must submit an official transcript from each college and/or university attended.