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Admissions Requirements
See M.A. Degree Requirements and Ph.D. Degree Requirements for Admissions requirements.
Checklist for Graduate Admissions
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Applications
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Applications to the Graduate School must be made on-line. Click here for the on-line application. There is a $55 application fee that may be paid with a credit card. Indicate "History" as your program and specify your "Area of Interest" in the appropriate box. Ph.D. students must name the professor or professors with whom they wish to study. Please consult Areas of Study, the DOH Faculty Directory, or contact Professor John L. Larson, Director of Graduate Education, (765.494.4127 or larsonjl@purdue.edu) for consultation. |
| Degree or Enrollment Objective |
If you are seeking an M.A. only, please select "Master's Degree" as your degree objective. If you are seeking a Ph.D. please select "Doctoral Degree" even if you do not yet hold an M.A. If you wish to take course work, but are not immediately interested in a degree program, select "Postbaccalaureate" on the form. If you apply for Postbaccalaureate status, you may eliminate items 4, 6, and 7 below. Items 1, 2, 3, and 5 are required. | |
| Statement of Purpose | 2.______ |
In this statement be sure to describe your preparation for history and research and writing, paying particular attention to foreign languages and other research skills. Statements that show some knowledge of what our program has to offer and that discuss the work of particular professors in our department are more compelling than generic statements. (Approximately 500 words) |
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Transcripts |
3.______ |
Include official transcripts of all higher education institutions attended. Transcripts must be originals--no copies accepted. Transcripts from foreign institutions must include the English translation. |
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GRE Scores |
4.______ |
M.A. and Ph.D. admission requires the general test only. |
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TOEFL Scores |
5.______ |
Required if your native language is not English. The TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE) is also required. The Graduate School requires that you score the following minimums to qualify for admission: Writing: 19 |
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Letters of Recommendation |
6.______ |
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation from persons familiar with your academic ability. |
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Writing Sample |
7.______ |
An academic paper written in English, consisting of at least 2500 words. |
Applicants must use the on-line application. If you have questions, please contact the graduate secretary, Fay Chan at chanf@purdue.edu, or call 765.494.4126, or by mail at the address below.
Please send items 2 through 7 directly to:
Graduate Studies Office
Department of History
Purdue University
University Hall
672 Oval Drive
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2087
Applications for admission that include requests for financial support must be complete and in our office by January 1.
Applicants not seeking support should have completed application files to us by April 1 (for fall semester) or September 1 (for spring semester). You can expect a decision within six weeks of the January 1, April 1, or September 1 deadline, or the date your file is complete. We look forward to reviewing your completed application for admission to our program.