Applicants whose undergraduate work was in fields other than communication may be admitted on the condition that adequate preparation in directly relevant areas is evident. All applicants should submit three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on their capacities for a rigorous program of study. Graduate Record Examinations scores and transcripts of all previous college and university studies are required. Completion of a basic descriptive statistics course is recommended. In addition, all applicants are required to submit the school's applicant information form.
Faculty review the applicant's statement of purpose and samples of writing.
Procedure Admission is granted for the fall semester only. The admission application deadline for the fall semester is May 15. However, all applicants for fellowships or assistantships must complete all relevant applications no later than February 1 and must take the Graduate Record Examinations prior to January 1. Students who do not meet these deadlines are less likely to obtain financial support. Applications are reviewed as they are received.