How To Apply

Admission to the Master of Science in Accounting program generally requires:

• Completed University of Wyoming Graduate Admissions Application and non-refundable application fee.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. For more information on accredited institutions, please visit the U.S. Department of Education site.
• Your cumulative undergraduate GPA in the last 60 credit hours of college or university coursework will be a consideration in the admissions process. A low GPA can be offset by professional work experience in a related field, test scores, etc. on a case-by-case basis.
• GRE or GMAT Optional. A strong GRE or GMAT score may be considered to offset deficiencies in other areas of your application (such as a GPA below 3.0, limited work experience, etc.).
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework (post-secondary), sent directly from the issuing institution to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office at 1000. E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071-2000. Official University of Wyoming transcripts do not need sent to the Office of Admissions, but copies of all transcripts must also be uploaded into the UW Graduate Admissions Application.
• Letters of recommendation (min. of 1, max. of 3). Professional (i.e. supervisor, employer, team lead, etc.) or education-related (i.e. advisor, mentor, faculty member, program director, etc.) letter(s) of recommendation provided directly by the reference via the UW Graduate Admissions Application.
• Interview. You will be contacted by our program office to participate in a virtual interview that can be completed at your convenience.

NOTE: These are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission or funding. The University of Wyoming MS in Accounting program does not admit students provisionally or conditionally. 

*Please refer to the AICPA Site to check on the requirements you will need to fulfill in your state if you plan to sit for the CPA Exam.

Prerequisites: No prerequisite courses will be required prior to receiving an admission decision. In the event that an applicant does not demonstrate proficiency in the courses/areas listed below, conditional admission terms may be presented.

• ACCT 3230 Intermediate I & ACCT 3430 Intermediate II (External Financial Reporting)
• ACCT 3240 Cost I (Advanced Managerial Accounting), can be taken concurrently if admitted to MSA program.
• ACCT 3070 Tax I (Tax Accounting, must cover US income taxation for individuals)
• ACCT 4060 Audit I (must cover US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and/or International Standards on Auditing)

*Courses may be completed through any regionally accredited university or college if needed. A minimum grade of B (a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is considered evidence of proficiency.

*Evidence of proficiency in these areas can also be demonstrated by relevant professional experience on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the program office for additional information.

• Provide proof of satisfactory English ability if native language is not English by completing the TOEFL or IELTS exam. The minimum acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score is 540 on the Paper-based test (TOEFL PBT) or a score of 76 on the Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5. An applicant whose native language is English and is a citizen of one of the following countries or has earned a university level degree from a school in one of the following countries may be exempt from providing additional proof of English proficiency: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia Dominica, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Australia, Bermuda, Canada (all provinces except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
• On-Campus Education Only: International students must also prove sufficient financial resources as established by the University of Wyoming (Graduate International Student Admissions). (not applicable for online education students)
• Online Education Only: An applicant whose native language is English or who has earned a university level degree from an English speaking university may be exempt from providing proof of English proficiency.