Students seeking only an MA are encouraged to apply. Well-prepared students can complete the terminal MA program in one calendar year. Doctoral students in the Department of Philosophy are supported by Fellowships and Assistantships. These stipends typically are in the form of fellowships, with no teaching duties, during the first year of graduate work. Thereafter, stipends usually require service as a teaching assistant or instructor.
Support usually continues through five years of graduate work.
We have a large departmental library, a seminar room, and a commons room. Much that is of educational value is accomplished through close contact with other students in these comfortable surroundings. There are frequent departmental colloquia given by philosophers from other universities in the United States and Europe, as well as by Rochester faculty and students. Our colloquia are legendary for the lively discussion that follows the presentation of the paper and students are encouraged to join in. We require the Graduate Record Examination.