Admission Requirements
Applicants should have the following:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) 2. Official transcripts from all Universities and Colleges
attended (mail to
CA 425 University Blvd, CA 309A, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
3. Three letters of recommendation (completed online or mail to
CA 425 University Blvd, CA 309A, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
4. A 2-3 page personal statement explaining both how prior education and experience make the applicant a good candidate for graduate study in communication, and how the candidate plans to apply this degree to future career and academic goals. In addition, evidence of strong analytical and writing skills, a background in research methods, and experience in the analysis of communication phenomena are highly recommended.
(completed online)
5. If you are applying as an international student, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) will finalize your admission and assist you with obtaining a visa, if necessary. OIA will conduct a final review of your application to determine that all institutional and USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service)
requirements have been met. OIA may contact you for additional information. In the meantime, please visit their web site at http://www.international.iupui.edu/ to be sure that you have satisfied all admission
requirements for international students. Please do not apply for your visa or make travel plans until you receive a formal confirmation of admission from OIA and your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS2019). If you have any visa-related questions, please direct your questions to the OIA office at 317-274-7000
[email protected] . Registration for international students takes place during the new student orientation sponsored by OIA just before the beginning of the term.
Graduate Record Examination: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test with satisfactory scores in the three areas is required for applicants who wish to be considered for University fellowships, but not required for admission to the program.
Applicants should submit the following:
1. Completed online application for Indiana University Graduate School. To apply, go
tohttp://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/admissions/
2. Application fee of $50.00 USD, $60.00 USD for international students. This fee is subject to change.
Payment is made online with a credit card.
3. GRE scores are not required for admission to the program; however GRE scores may be submitted if
an applicant feels the scores will enhance his/her application.
4. An applicant wishing to be considered for scholarships or fellowship support should note that strong scores on the GRE General Test ARE REQUIRED and may have a positive impact on his/her application.
5. International students must submit TOEFL scores.
Information about TOEFL can be obtained from the International Affairs Office
620 Union Drive, Room 207 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5167 Phone: 317- 274-7000.
Fellowships
• Incoming students with the highest qualifications will be nominated by the Graduate Director for University Fellowships. These fellowships offer full-time students one year of financial support. All the graduate programs on the IUPUI campus compete for these fellowships, and programs are allowed up to four fellows per year depending on situational constraints such as budget.
In addition to this campus-wide program of financial support, the Department of Communication Studies may offer a limited number of research assistantships and teaching opportunities. Students must apply to the department in early spring by the published deadline before the assistantship year.
• Students working on the applied learning project or the thesis may apply for Grants-in-Aid of Research through IUPUI. These grants are intended to cover expenses incurred in the research required for the project or thesis, including travel to libraries and archive holding materials not otherwise available. Go
tohttp://www.iupui.edu/~scentral/grads/general.html to find out more about grant opportunities.
Questions
For general questions or more information about graduate school, go to www.iupui.edu/%7egradoff
For general questions on departmental requirements, contact Dr. Rhodes at [email protected]
Address Correspondence To: Director of Graduate Studies Department of Communication Studies
425 University Blvd.
Cavanaugh Hall, Room 307 C Indpls, IN 46202
(317) 278-3760 [email protected]
Economics
Master of Arts in Economics
Students with good credentials in any discipline may apply to the program, but successful applicants usually
demonstrate an ability in economics or other areas with significant training in mathematics.
Applicants must submit:
1. an application form,
2. official transcripts of all relevant academic work, 3. three (3) letters of recommendation from people
capable of assessing the student’s potential for
graduate study (at least two are normally from former instructors),
4. scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and
5. a personal statement indicating why they wish to earn an advanced degree in economics.
Graduate study in Economics also requires knowledge of intermediate-level undergraduate economic theory, differential and integral calculus, and statistics. An applicant whose academic record does not meet the standard in a particular area may be admitted if his or her record is outstanding in other respects.
International Applicants
Foreign applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and receive a score of 550 or above. A score of 600 and above is usually needed to be successful in the Economics program.
They will also be required to take an on-campus exam for English proficiency prior to their first semester of course work and may be required to take additional classes in English as a second language. We also accept successful completion of ELS 112 in lieu of a TOEFL score for admission.
To apply online please Click Here
Students typically enter the program in August. Applications for admission may be submitted up through June 15.
PhD in Economics
There are admission prerequisites for the phd program.
For a complete application you will need to submit:
• online application
• personal statement
• 3 letters of recommendation
• GRE and TOEFL (for International students) scores
• college transcripts
• supplemental questions required by the department (Application Supplemental Questions )
Submit materials to the following address:
IUPUI Department of Economics 425 University Boulevard, CA516 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 Apply Online Now!
International students will find useful information at the Office of International Affairs: http://iapply.iupui.edu/
IUPUI Office of International Affairs Guide for International Students:http://iservices.iupui.edu/visa-tutorial/
Questions? Contact the Ph.D. Program at [email protected]
English
The graduate English program has been designed to prepare students for careers in the analysis and production of texts.
The program covers issues and skills in reading and writing, in the richest sense of these words—in order to prepare students to address these issues and to teach these skills.
Graduates of the program should be prepared for such careers as teaching writing and literature; teaching English as a second language; and writing for business, government,
and other professions. In contrast to traditional M.A.
programs, which place heavy emphasis on literary history, the IUPUI program focuses on the application of English studies to contemporary situations and problems.
Admission Requirements
• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the student’s undergraduate major, documented by an official transcript. Applicants are expected to have been English majors, but admission also is considered for those who otherwise demonstrate the competency necessary for successful graduate work in English.
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, normally with a minimum score of 600 in either the verbal or the quantitative section and 4.0 in analytical writing. Applicants are encouraged to take the examination by December of the year before admission.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Two years of foreign language as an undergraduate with appropriate level of achievement.
• Follow the IUPUI application procedure.
Note: If you have already submitted an application for a graduate or certificate program in English at IUPUI, you will need to use a new pin and password. If this is the case, please contact Pat King so she can waive the application fee.
Grades
M.A. students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).
Geographic Information Science
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science requires:
• A baccalaureate degree in geography or closely related discipline from an accredited four-year institution, with a GPA of at least 3.0, documented by an official transcript.
• Scores from the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). Beginning in summer 2011, Educational Testing Services (ETS) began implementing a new scoring system for the GRE. To accommodate these changes and ensure comparability between old and new versions of the GRE, the Department of Geography will consider and evaluate the percentiles associated with applicants’ reported GRE scores in making admissions decisions.
• Proficiency in the English language. International students must submit proof of language proficiency (normally a score of 550 or above on the TOEFL exam). Please refer to the IUPUI Graduate Office for English proficiency requirements for non-native speakers of English, available
at http://www.iupui.edu/%7egradoff/docs/els-policy.pdf
• An application essay describing the student’s background, interests in the field, and reasons for pursuing the degree.
• Three letters of recommendation.
Application Process
Applicants to the MS GIS program must submit applications online through the Indiana University Graduate School at IUPUI.
A complete application includes:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation - letters should be requested from individuals familiar with academic abilities and potential
• official transcripts documenting all college and university work including courses, grades, and degrees awarded
• official report of scores for the Graduate Record Exam
• an application essay (2-4 pages suggested length)
• payment of Graduate School application fee
History
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with an overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) and a minimum grade point average of a 3.0 (B) in the student’s undergraduate major (an undergraduate major in History is not required, but applicants without such a background may be required to take additional course work in history at the undergraduate level as a condition for acceptance in the program).
• Appropriate level of achievement on the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE).
• Three letters of recommendation.
Foreign Language Requirement
There is no foreign language requirement for the degree per se. However, those students who will incorporate foreign language documents and scholarship in their graduate work (especially those concentrating in European history) will be expected to translate non-English sources. They must thus demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the relevant language before they begin work on their thesis. The Director of Graduate Studies and the student’s advisor may require the student to take additional coursework.
All students concentrating in European history should expect to demonstrate competence in a foreign language, ideally upon application to the program. (Competence is defined as two years of undergraduate course work with a grade of B or better in the final semester, or demonstration of an equivalent reading proficiency in an approved foreign language exam.) Students considering the possibility of going on for a PhD should recognize that competence in at least one and sometimes two foreign languages is often a requirement in history doctoral programs.
Application Advice
1. Allow time to schedule and study for the GRE. It takes at least two weeks for your writing scores to get to the department. We pay most attention to the verbal and analytical writing portions of the exam.
2. Get letters of recommendation from people who can speak most directly to your ability to do graduate work in history. Try to have at least two letters from history professors or professors who have taught you in upper-level liberal arts courses.
3. Ask a professor to help you revise your personal statement or statement of purpose. Use it to show us who you are and why you want to come to our program specifically. Identify your chosen area of concentration (U.S., European, or Public History). Explaining how our faculty and program support your own research interests and career goals is a good idea. Avoid phrases and ideas that could be interpreted as trite or cliché as well as broad generalizations; be concrete, specific, direct. We want to learn about your
experiences doing history and to see you thinking like a historian. If you have any potential weak spots in your application, spend a sentence explaining them. Similarly, identify positive things (awards, publications, etc) that set you apart. If you are interested in being considered for financial support (fellowships, internships, assistantships), say this at the beginning of your statement. If you plan to concentrate in European history or use foreign language sources in your research, describe your foreign language training. Finally, proofread carefully. Aim for a length of about 500 words.
4. We do not need a writing sample.
5. If you think you don’t have enough history background for graduate work yet, have been out of school for a long time, or have a low undergraduate GPA, think about taking some courses with us as a Graduate Non Degree student before you apply. It’s a good way for us to get to know each other and for you to supplement your application. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies if you are interested in this or have any questions about the application process.
Application Instructions APPLY ONLINE
NOTE: You must apply online via the link above. Cost to apply is $60.
Please be sure to choose "History" as your Academic Program (but be sure to indicate in the first paragraph of your personal statement your intended area of concentration i.e. Public History, U.S. History, European History).
READ ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY.
Application Deadlines
FALL: Applicants seeking full department consideration for financial support (i.e. those seeking an internship, TA position, or fellowship) must submit their COMPLETED application by February 1 (NOTE: all required documentation must be submitted before this deadline). All other Fall applicants must submit COMPLETED applications before the April 15 deadline. We will not consider incomplete applications.
SPRING: For people interested in starting in January, completed applications are due by October 15.
Required Documentation
1. Three (3) letters of recommendation 2. One (1) original copy of all transcripts 3. GRE scores from ETS
4. Personal Statement
1) Your three letters of recommendation should be from individuals familiar with your academic abilities and potential.
Each recommender should submit their letter online (follow the directions in the online application for how to add your recommenders). If for some reason, a recommender cannot submit their letter online, they must send a hard copy letter directly to the address below.
2) Your official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities (documenting each course taken and all degrees awarded) must be mailed directly from each university to the address below.
3) The Department of History must also receive your official scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) (we do not require the History Specialty Exam).
Results should be submitted to IUPUI (school code: 1325) and the History Department (code: 2799 or similar) in order for the department to view your results. For more
information about the GRE revised General Test, please visit the ETS website.
4) A 300-500 word "Statement of Purpose" regarding your current goals, plans for your professional career, and reasons for selecting this field of study must be included. YOU MUST indicate in the first paragraph of this statement your intended area of concentration (i.e. Public History, U.S.
History, European History) and if you want to be considered for a fellowship, teaching assistantship, or internship.
History Department
Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI Graduate Admissions
425 University Blvd. CA-504L Indianapolis, IN 46202
History Department Graduate Office 317-274-5840
Graduate Non-Degree Program
Students whose applications are not complete, or who want to "test the waters" prior to submitting an application, may take a limited number of graduate courses as graduate non-degree (GND) students. With the approval of the departmental Director of Graduate Studies a maximum of eleven (11) credit hours earned as a graduate non-degree student may be recommended to the Dean of the Graduate School to be applied to history department degree
requirements after the student is accepted into the M.A.
program. Consult with the department’s Director of Graduate Studies about appropriate courses.
Museum Studies
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: January 15 (to be eligible for a University Fellowship) and March 15
August 15 through October 15 and January 15 through April 15 rolling admission to the Museum Studies Graduate Certificate for Master’s students enrolled in other IUPUI degree programs.
There are no specific prerequisites, majors, or courses required. To apply for the M.A. or the Graduate Certificate
you must submit an application, personal statement, three letters of reference, GRE scores, and transcripts:
1. The Graduate Online Admissions Application (also called "eApp") is filled out on-line. You may save a draft and return to it until you are ready to submit it.
The application fee must be paid by credit card before it can be submitted.
2. On-line application personal statement. In your personal statement you should address the following three items. Please use the headings with each item of your response:
• Statement of purpose (400 words): Explain your educational and career objectives and how this relates specifically to the IUPUI program; what do you intend to study here and why? Why is this the right program for you?
• Purpose of museums (250 words): Please respond to the following quotation: "Museums can no longer confine themselves simply to preservation, scholarship, and exhibition independent of the social context in which they exist" (American Association of Museums, Excellence and Equity (1992), p. 8). As a prospective museum professional, how do you see your role in promoting this idea?
• Personal endorsement (250 words): Briefly describe why you think we should admit you to the program.
Why are you the right fit for IUPUI? What experiences (museum and non-museum) have shaped your perspectives? Where do you find inspiration? What unique talents or skills do you bring to the program?
What words describe your greatest traits? What are your passions, your strengths, or your hidden talents?
Feel free to be creative in your format and response.
3. Three letters of reference at least one of which should be from a person who can speak to your academic record (such as a faculty member). Letters from supervisors who can address professional or internship experience in museums are also relevant. Letters may be done electronically in the application or sent directly to the mailing address below.
4. Transcripts Please request official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities you have attended. Note: We do not require a transcript from IUPUI or IU Bloomington since we can access them electronically. You must have at least one official transcript demonstrating a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. If you are in your senior year, submit your most recent transcript with your
application. If admitted, you will be asked for an official transcript documenting your completed degree and it must be received before you will be allowed to register for your second semester. The recommended minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) both overall and in your major field. If you feel that your GPA does not reflect fully your academic abilities because of special circumstances, please address those in your personal statement or a separate note in your application.
5. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores GRE scores from the general exam (i.e. no specific subject is required) are required without exception, regardless of previous degrees earned or enrollment in other programs. The scores must be reported before your