On the other hand, purely personal references are not particularly desirable and are regarded as supplemental to other information at hand. Choose people willing to write the kind of recommendation required. You may elect to submit a resume outlining the various activities you have been engaged in since graduation. Resumes often provide useful information about your educational and professional experiences for the department to which you are applying. Please submit your resume with your Application Fee Form if you file an electronic application.
Some departments require additional materials.
Check the Graduate Catalog to review departmental application requirements. However, some departments have established earlier deadlines for receipt of application materials. In those cases, please complete your application with the Graduate School six weeks prior to the departmental deadline. Please see the Graduate Catalog for more information about department deadlines. If you are requesting admission and financial aid for the fall semester, your application should be completed before February 15.