Political Science (PhD) Admissions Requirements

Materials Requirements

Personal Statement	Yes (2-3 pages describing your interest in pursuing a graduate degree, your career aspirations, your speical interests in the field, and any unusual featuresof your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee)
Letters of Recommendation	3 Letters
Resume Requirements	N/A
Transcript Requirements	N/A
Additional Requirements	3.2 GPA in political science courses

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Additional Admission Requirement Information

Below, please find additional information regarding general graduate admission requirements.

Application Materials

All programs require submission of:

• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed
• Completed application form
• Paid non-refundable, non-transferable application fee
• Complete academic history including the names and dates of attendance at all previous higher education institutions

Please ensure all documents are included with your application to avoid processing delays. Application fee waivers are available for select students. Find out if you qualify for a fee waiver. 

GPA Expectations

You must meet at least one of these:

• Total undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GPA ≥ 3.0 in your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits (mostly graded, not pass/fail)
• Total graduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (mostly graded)

International GPAs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility for Graduate Study

To be eligible for graduate study, you must provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• You will be graduating within the next year from a qualifying institution
• You are eligible through a partnership/MOU agreement

About Deadlines & Review

Deadlines vary by program and semester; some programs are rolling admission (applications are reviewed as they are submitted), while others have strict deadlines. Early application is recommended, especially if seeking funding or fee waivers.

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