Applicants should possess an excellent undergraduate record demonstrating competence in at least one or both of the Classical languages.
Admission is highly selective.
We are looking for motivated students who are best able to meet the academic challenges of the program and the professional demands of the Classics profession. The department evalutes each file on its individual merits as it relates to the goals of the program, and it assesses each file relative to the overall pool of applicants. Selection involves evaluation of an applicant's academic background, previous scholarly performance, and potential for research and professional activity. Evaluation of an application involves review of academic transcripts, personal statement, writing sample, GRE scores, honors and activities, recommendation letters, and relevant work experience. Application Deadlines Applicants may apply to the Graduate School up to one year in advance of the desired matriculation date.