Graduate Admissions (Click here to apply)

Minimum requirements to complete your application:

• Submit the on-line application form.
• Submit your official transcript showing degree received.  Ultimately, you will need to provide official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. 
• Submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
• Submit personal statement (300-500 words) including a brief autobiographical sketch and outlining your goals and aspirations.
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with your academic ability or someone who can substantiate your ability to complete graduate work.
• Submit the Graduate Application Fee ($50.00).
  

 Applications received at least six (6) weeks prior to the beginning of a term will be given priority.

All credentials and/or communications should be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292 and should contain the student's full name and social security number or UofL issued Student ID number. Lack of social secuirty number may cause processing to be delayed.

Additional requirements: 

Applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit official TOEFL scores of 213 or higher on the computer-based test or 550 on the paper-based test for verification of English proficiency. Students holding a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States are exempt from this requirement. Information concerning the TOEFL exam can be obtained from:

Visiting Student Certification:

All visiting students must submit a Visiting Student Certification. The Certification should verify that the student is in good standing, indicate the specific term of which the student has permission to enroll, list the approved courses to be taken, and be signed by the registrar or dean of the student's home school.

Non-degree Applicants

Applicants applying for non-degree or visitors status are not required to submit letters of recommendation.

International Student Applicants:

In addition to satisfying the appropriate credentials, you may need to provide the following:

1. If you have a VISA that requires 1-20 or IAP-66, you will need to submit the appropriate financial documents to support your educational and living expenses for the duration of your studies in the U.S.

    

   Acceptable documentation would include:

   • Original bank statement(s)
   • Original affidavit support from a sponsor who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, specifying the amount and duration of the support and validity for attendance at the University of Louisville. The name and relationship of the sponsor to the student must be clear on the official letter.
   • Official letter from government indicating financial sponsorship
2. Additionally, students from countries indicating financial sponsorship money, which may be sent abroad for their education, must submit a letter of approval from the currency control authorities stating that they will be eligible for currency exchange if accepted.
3. Graduate applicants are eligible to apply to their major department for consideration for competitive teaching or research assistantships.
4. When you have submitted all credentials, your application will be reviewed by the departmental admissions advisors. The respective office and personnel will make a decision and you will be notified. Please do not make arrangements for travel to the U.S. until you receive a written offer of admission from the University of Louisville and approval of your I-20 or IAP-66 form.
5. Admission to the University of Louisville is for a specific level of study in a particular school. Admission for one level of study in a given subject does not mean that admission to a higher level, or to another subject, will follow. Admission as a non-degree, special, or conditional student does not imply that candidacy for a degree will result later. Successful completion of the Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) Program does not guarantee admission to an academic program unless such a written commitment has been made to you.

NOTE: We do not usually admit international applicants as non-degree or special students.

General Information:

Please notify the Graduate Admissions Office should you have a change of address or name prior to enrollment.

All admission credentials must be sent to:

Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292

If you do not enroll, your academic credentials will be retained in the Graduate Admissions Office for two years, after which time they will be destroyed.

The University of Louisville reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, fees, schedules of courses, the announced academic calendar and deadlines withour prior notice.

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