Applying to our MA Program
Preferred Application Deadline for Fall 2025 admission is March 21. Applicants interested in being considered for anticipated Department funding should submit complete applications by this date.
Applicants must complete/submit:
- An online application, found here https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/apply
- A statement of interest covering relevant experience and aspirations. This letter is critical to your successful application, as it helps us assess where you might find common interests among Department faculty.
- Official transcripts, as stipulated by the Graduate School. The minimum GPA for acceptance into the program is 3.0.
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate's readiness for graduate studies, academic abilities, and potential for success. One letter may be from an employer.
- A resume or cv.
- Applicants may choose to submit a writing sample.
The Graduate Committee uses a holistic approach when evaluating graduate applications.