How to Apply
Applications and all supporting materials
must be received by December 31.
Important Announcement
about Graduate Admissions for Fall 2021
The Dept of Philosophy very much hopes
to admit an incoming class of PhD students for
the 2021-2022 academic year. At this time, however,
we are in a situation of uncertainty about our ability
to admit new students. Our graduate admissions
deadline is December 31, 2020. If you are
considering applying, we recommend waiting to
submit your application and application fee until we
have more definitive information about admissions
for next year. New information will be posted on
the department website, when available.
In order to apply to our graduate student program, you must submit an application to both the Department of Philosophy and the Graduate School.
Materials to be submitted to the Department of Philosophy, through mail or email:
- Departmental Application Form and Confidentiality Waiver
- Unofficial transcript from degree granting institution (photocopies acceptable)
- GRE scores are not required and will not be considered
Students interested in fellowships should include a statement expressing interest.
Materials to be submitted to the Graduate School via the online application system:
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
- Three letters of reference
- Application fee
- GRE scores are not required and will not be considered
In addition to the materials above, International students must submit the following:
- TOEFL scores
- International Student Financial Certification Statement