Students seeking admission to Kansas State University should contact the following for specific instructions:
Personal Financial Planning and Youth Development
Kim Misenhelter, kimmi@ksu.edu or 785-532-1480
Gerontology
Pam Evans, gerontology@ksu.edu or (785) 532-5945
Merchandising
Gina Jackson, gjackson@humec.ksu.edu or (785) 532-1311
Community Development
Jody Fronce, jodyf@ksu.edu or (785) 532-5961
Dietetics
Deb Canter, canter@ksu.edu or (785) 532-5507
Food Safety & Security
Deanna Retzlaff, retzlaff@ksu.edu or 785-532-2202
Most programs will require the following at a minimum:
With the exception of the Dietetics program, KSU does not require GRE scores for admission to Great Plains IDEA programs. Additional information on each program can be found by clicking on the program link at the left. Admission and reference forms can be obtained online, or by e-mailing the address above.
Students should have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA for Graduate School entrance. In some cases, probational admission will be granted to students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0, if the GPA in the last 60 hours is above 3.0. Student must also maintain a 3.0 GPA in their Graduate Program to avoid dismissal from the master's program. For additional Graduate School information, please see their web site at http://www.ksu.edu/grad/.
When all the materials are on file, the graduate committee will act on your request for admission to the FFP program and will contact you about their decision. You may receive one of four decisions. 1) full admission, 2) full admission, but you are on a waiting list, 3) conditional admission subject to resolving deficiencies, or 4) admission denied.