Master of Library and Information Science
Program Coordinator |
Admission Deadlines |
Additional Links |
Dr. Linda Most | Fall Semester: March 15 | Retention/Dismissal/Readmission Policy |
Email: lrmost@valdosta.edu |
Spring Semester: October 15 | Graduation Requirements |
Phone: 229-333-5966 |
Summer Semester: None |
Admission Requirements
Application requirements can be submitted using the methods found in the following link: Document Submission Instructions.
This program is designed to meet the graduate education needs of library and information science professionals residing in the state of Georgia and in the United States.
Required Documents |
Admission Requirements |
Online Graduate Application |
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Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting school and from any graduate coursework (Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School) |
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MLIS Application Essays |
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Resume |
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Three Recommendations |
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Letter of Exception |
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Verification of Lawful Presence (Effective Fall 2011 for applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.) |
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Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.
Important Program Information
Probationary Admission
An applicant may be considered for probationary admission upon submission of all elements of the application with the Letter of Exception, referenced above. Failure to submit a Letter of Exception when one is needed will result in one's application being incomplete and the application and materials will not be sent for review.
International Applicants
The MLIS program is a fully web-based program. Student visas cannot be issued for programs that are fully online.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam – Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc. The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.
Admission Classifications
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Regular Status
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Probationary Status (see Probationary Admission section for details)
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Irregular Admission is not available for this program.
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Non-degree admission is not available for this graduate major.
Admission Questions
For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office. |
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Applicant Resources
- 229.333.5694
- 229.245.3853
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Campus Address
Converse Hall
Suite 3100
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA. 31698
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3 PM -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698