In an essay of no more than 700 words, describe your academic and professional background, your motivation for graduate study, what your academic interests are, and why this program might be a good fit for your personal and/or professional goals.
Recommended, especially for students wishing to continue in a Ph.D. program.
This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
A four-year or equivalent undergraduate degree earned from an institution recognized by the Bologna Process
Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0
Fall
Spring
Summer
All applicants (Recommended, for best selection of classes and assistantships)
February 15*
September 15*
No Entry
International applicants who need I-20 visa
April 1
September 15
No Entry
Domestic applicants seeking conditional admission to degree program
April 15
November 15
No Entry
Domestic applicants seeking unconditional admission to degree program or not seeking degree