Department of English Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements, the Department of English requires successful applicants to have a B.A. or the equivalent in English for M.A. students or an M.A. in English for Ph.D. students. The minimum acceptable quality point average for M.A. applicants is 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Ph.D. applicants with less than a 3.5 quality point average (on a 4.0 scale) have a very low probabililty for admission. Non-native speakers of English must have a minimum score of 91 on the TOEFL in order to be considered for admission. The minimum speaking score for International Teaching Assistants is 23. GRE scores are required, including the subject area.

Applicants are considered for Fall admission only. All applications should be submitted online. The fee may be paid online or by check. Supplementary materials as described below are to be sent directly to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of English, Independence Hall, University of Rhode Island , Kingston , RI 02881 .

• Two copies of official transcripts of all work (undergraduate and graduate) in sealed envelopes that have been signed across the seal.
• Three letters of recommendations from academic institutions similarly sealed.
• One writing sample, preferably 10-15 pages in length, 20 pages maximum.
• A completed Certificate of Residence for consideration for in-state or regional tuition and fees.
• Applicants who wish to be considered for a teaching assistantship should include a cover letter with their request.

All relevant materials must be received in the department by February 1.