Admission Requirements

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online using the Graduate School online application. Applicants are required to submit:

  • Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores, submitted to institution code 5180. GRE scores must be within the previous five years.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • A sample of scholarly writing
  • A personal statement

All applicants are also required to do a telephone or face-to-face interview.


International Applicants

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants are also required to submit:

  • An official course by course credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts
  • A copy of your transcript(s) and diplomas showing a full education history issued in your native language as well as a notarized or certified copy in English
  • If English is not your native language and you have not completed at least one year of education (minimum of 18 credit hours) at a United States School, you are required to submit scores to the Graduate School from one of the following:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Additional information for international applicants can be found on the Graduate School website.

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Application Deadlines

We have rolling admissions meaning that applications are accepted year-round. Please familiarize yourself with the Graduate School admissions deadlines.