"The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a champion."

-Jean-Claude Killy

FAQ

1. What are the application deadlines for the program?

   Summer Quarter: Third week of May, Fall Quarter: Third week of August, Winter Quarter: Third week of November, Spring Quarter: Third week of February.

2. Does the MSAL program have rolling admission?

   Yes, the MSAL program accepts applicants into the program year round.

3. Are Graduate Assistanships available?

   Yes, the program has assistanships available to students in the program. However, the deadline for application is March 30th and the assistantships typically run from the end of summer to the beginning of the next summer. Please click here for more assistanship descriptions and contact information.

4. Are you required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) for entrance into the program?

   No, you are only required to take the GRE if your GPA falls below a 3.00 or if you graduated from a non-grading institution.

5. How do I apply to the MSAL program?

   To download an application in Adobe format, please click here.

   For more information on graduate applications please contact: Seattle University, Graduate Admissions Office, 901 12th Avenue, P.O. Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122-1090 Telephone: (206) 296-2000, Toll-free: (800) 426-7123, E-mail: grad-admissions@seattleu.edu, Web: www.seattleu.edu

6. What types of jobs do students pursue after graduation?

   Graduates have secured employment in nearly every facet of the sport industry. In addition to Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, city and county recreation centers, health clubs, public and private schools, community colleges, and local sport businesses across the country, graduates have obtained positions with the following prominent institutions:

   • Boise State University
   • Chico State University
   • Detlef Schrempf Foundation
   • King-5 Television
   • National Collegiate Athletic Association
   • Nike, Inc.
   • Old Dominion University
   • Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
   • Phoenix Mercury
   • Portland State University
   • Precor, Inc.
   • Sacramento Kings
   • San Diego State University
   • Seattle Mariners
   • Seattle Pacific University
   • Seattle Storm
   • Seattle SuperSonics
   • Seattle University
   • Stanford University
   • Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
   • Washington State University
   • University of Washington
   Graduates have worked or are working in the sport industry in a wide variety of positions including:
   • Athletic Director
   • Assistant Athletic Director
   • Assistant Sports Information Director
   • Associate Athletic Director
   • Associate Dean
   • Associate Director
   • Business Owner
   • Director of Communication
   • Director of Development
   • Director of Operations
   • Director of Public Relations
   • Director of Programs
   • Director of Sales
   • Director of Facilities
   • Executive Director
   • Graphic Designer
   • Head Coach
   • Legislative Services Associate
   • Marketing Associate
   • Principal
   • Sales Executive
   • Sports Reporter
   • Strength and Conditioning Coach
   • Superintendent