We, in American Studies, understand that applying to graduate school is a significant life decision. We appreciate that individual and familial sacrifices may be necessary to earn an advanced degree. In this regard, we take your interest in our program very seriously. We talk about the American Studies program as our program. What this means is that we can only do meaningful intellectual, social, and political work as a collective. Our interdisciplinary program promotes the crossing of disciplinary boundaries and the exploration of questions that generate new understandings of colonization, disability, diversity, environmentalism, ethnicity, gender, incarceration, inequality, media, migration, protest, race, sexuality, technology, transnationalism, and violence. From the moment graduate students enter our program, you are seen as a colleague and not as a student who needs to be "taught" by faculty. We are excited that you will bring new knowledge and experiences to our collective work. In many ways, our program embraces the ideals posited by Pierre Lévy in his work on collective intelligence. We believe that all of our work is better because we are all here together.
American Studies
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
- Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
- Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
- English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
How to Apply
For all applicants:
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Create an Application Account to start your application.
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Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)
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Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
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Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
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Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.
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Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).
For degree-seeking applicants:
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Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
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Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.
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Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.
For nondegree applicants:
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Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).
For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:
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Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
CHECK YOUR STATUS
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Log in to your Online Application Account.
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If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, Check Your Application Status for each graduate program
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Contact your Graduate Program directly with any questions.
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