Specific Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MA in English program, applicants must:
- Complete an application and submit a $50 application fee
- Possess a bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA or higher
- Provide official transcripts from all educational institutions attended. Read more about sending transcripts here
- Submit a personal statement (see application for specific requirements)
- Submit three letters of recommendation
- Include a writing sample, either critical or creative, depending on the student’s area of interest (approximately 10-15 pages)
A personal interview may be requested in addition to the above requirements. The GRE is not required, though you are welcome to submit your scores if you have taken the test. If you choose not to submit official GRE scores, at least one letter of recommendation must be from a former or current professor who can speak to your preparation for graduate study.
International applicants must:
- Meet English language proficiency requirements
- Complete and submit a Certification of Available Finances Form through the Global Engagement Office if admitted