Articulation Agreement between
Washington University School of Medicine, Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program
and
Truman State University’s Communication Disorders Program

This agreement acts as an understanding between the Washington University School of Medicine’s Doctor of Audiology (WU AuD) Program and Truman State University’s Communication Disorders Program (CMDS). Effective October 1, 2024, WU AuD agrees to provide qualified applicants from Truman State University automatic admission to the Doctor of Audiology Program. Under this agreement, a maximum of 2 of the highest qualified applicants from the Communication Disorders Program at Truman State University (as judged by the AuD faculty) will receive automatic admission pending approval of required credentials during the admissions process. Applicants who are not admitted under this agreement, as well as all other CMDS applicants who meet WU AuD minimum admissions criteria, will be eligible to be considered under WU AuD traditional admissions process.

To participate under this agreement, applicants must complete the criteria listed below and receive a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from the Communication Disorders Program at Truman State University. Written notification of any changes to the following criteria must be provided by the program granting such changes.

Students applying to WU AuD under this agreement must meet the following criteria:

1. Receive a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from the Communication Disorders Program at Truman State University.
2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.7 (on a 4.0 scale) in Communication Disorders coursework.
3. Submit 3 favorable letters of recommendation, one of which must come from a CMDS faculty member.
4. Have a favorable admissions interview.
5. Completed application, interview, and all required materials must be received by the WU AuD program office by February 1^st of the year preceding the desired year of admission.