Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals that can speak to your potential for success in graduate school. Letter writers should provide examples of your outstanding scholarship, leadership experience, community involvement, strength of character, independence, and any related experiences that have enhanced your undergraduate learning experience. Additionally, letter writers should speak to your strengths/weaknesses, resiliency and ability to overcome obstacles. Note: all students regardless of undergraduate institution must submit 3 letters of recommendation.
Portfolio (Required)
Prepare and submit a video of you responding to the following prompts/questions. Make sure that you respond to all the prompts/questions below. Be as creative as possible. There is no required minimum length. Videos may not exceed more than five (5) minutes in length. It is preferred that videos be submitted via YouTube link. If you are unable to use YouTube you may upload in any standard format (.mp4, avi, etc.). Videos should be added to the Portfolio section of the application.
Describe something you have learned about speech-language pathology and/or other areas of interest outside of a traditional classroom/learning environment
Tell us about a time in your life when you had to overcome adversity to reach a goal
What advice would you give to freshmen about successfully navigating their undergraduate careers?
Tell us about relationships you have with people that have given you advice about your future. Was the advice helpful or not and why?
Aside from becoming an SLP, what other goals do you have in your life?
Resume (Required)
Construct and submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae that documents your academic, professional, and community achievements.
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Compose and submit a standard essay in response to the following:
The field of speech-language pathology requires active collaboration with numerous other disciplines. A competent speech-language pathologist must therefore be first and foremost a communication specialist. To successfully hone this skill, students must be completely committed to the intense academic and clinical training necessary for successful completion of the graduate program. With that information in mind, please respond to the following questions in essay format. Do not include your GPA in your essay submission.
What is the role of research in a clinical training program?
What about our current faculty’s research and specialization makes a good fit between your career goals and our program?
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
Additional Requirements (not listed) (Recommended)
Please see department website for the required video submission: https://cd.ua.edu/graduate/admissions/