All applicants to the PhD program should have strong analytical, language, and writing skills. An undergraduate GPA above 3.3 is expected, and above 3.5 is encouraged.
All applications must be filed through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, rather than the History Department. Visit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admissions website for the online application and additional information.
Please indicate on the application if you are applying for a joint program; joint program applicants must submit materials for both programs, and must be accepted by both programs in order to matriculate.
Applications for PhD admission include:
- a 500-word, double spaced statement of purpose;
- a substantive sample of work (research papers preferred);
- unofficial transcripts from any and all college and universities attended;
- GRE General Test scores (optional);
- TOEFL/IELTS where applicable;
- and three letters of recommendation.
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education where English is the primary language of instruction. All other applicants must achieve at least a minimum score on either the TOEFL or IELTS test.
Applicants can submit their statement of purpose, writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and letters of recommendation online. GRE and/or TOEFL scores should be submitted directly to the Graduate School and not the History Department. All materials must be submitted directly to the Graduate School, not the History Department.
