How to Apply
Application Material (see graduate college website for details):
- Transcripts and Diplomas (GRE test scores are NOT required)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Academic Statement (not to exceed 1000 words)
- Personal Statements (short written responses to four essay questions)
- Writing Sample (not to exceed 25 pages)
Additional material for International and non-native English-speaking applicants:
- English Proficiency Test. International and non-native English-speaking applicants may take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Proficiency Tests.
- For limited status admission to the School of Art and Design, students must have one of the following scores: TOEFL: 96; IELTS: 7.0; Duolingo: 120. *Note: these scores are HIGHER than the general university requirement.
- For full status admission to the School of Art and Design, students must have one of the following scores: TOEFL: 103; IELTS: 7.5; Duolingo: 135
- Students admitted on limited status will be required to take an English Placement Test (EPT)shortly after arrival on campus. Depending on the results of this test, Limited Status students may be asked to take additional English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
- Test scores must be dated after August 25, 2024, and received by the application deadline of December 1, 2025.
Financial Aid and Funding
Funding packages are available for students in most programs. In order for international and non-native English-speakers to be considered for teaching assistant positions, applicants must submit SPEAK test scores of at least 8.0 (IELTS) or 24 (TOEFL), with the test dated after August 25, 2024, at the application deadline. Duolingo test scores are not accepted for Teaching Assistant availability. Check here if you are from a foreign country that exempts you from submitting these scores. For more funding details, please go to Graduate Funding