Master of Arts in English Indiana University East Program Application Guidelines 2015-16
We are pleased with your interest in our Master of Arts in English degree program. As you begin the application for admission process, we wish to ensure that you are familiar with the minimum requirements for admission to graduate study in English. It is important to recognize that although satisfaction of these basic requirements does not guarantee graduate admission, failure to satisfy these requirements may lead to automatic denial of admission. Below the process for applying to the program are detailed.
Two Applications to Complete
1) Program Application: Complete the application below, pasting in your statement of purpose, CV, and writing sample after the application. Include all items as a single word document. Submit the application as an email attachment to the Office of Graduate Programs in English at [email protected].
2) Indiana University Application: Complete the online application for the Graduate Certificate Program within Indiana University. There is a small application fee. The application can be found at the following:
https://onestart.iu.edu/sisad-prd/p/Guest.do?methodToCall=start&inst=IUEAA&career=GRAD
Transcripts Official transcripts in hard copy form are required to support the program application. You must submit an official transcript to show receipt of a baccalaureate degree. Also, submit your most recent graduate degree transcript if that applies. If a transcript is not in English, you must provide an official English translation certified by the college or university. An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the original seal of the issuing institution. Send the transcript to the program yourself along with your other application materials. The transcripts can be sent in an envelope sealed by the registrar. Transcripts cannot be returned. Send official transcripts through regular mail to the Office of Graduate Programs in English, Edwina Helton, IU East, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, Indiana, 47374.
Admission Decisions Applications and all supporting documentation are collected with a December 1 or April 15 deadline. Decisions for admission are made for fall admission in January and May. Applicants will be not be considered until all the required materials have been received.
Graduate Certificate Basic Requirements Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 or equivalent required. 1 Additional International Applicant Requirements: TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers: Minimum Internet-Based Test (IBT) Overall Score Required: 70 With the following minimum section requirements: Reading: 17 Listening: 12 Speaking: 25 Writing: 17 IELTS (Academic Module): An alternative to the TOEFL, scores of 5.5 or higher will be accepted
Contact for Questions: Edwina Helton, Director, Graduate Programs in English, Whitewater Hall 269, Phone (765) 973-8222, Email: [email protected]
Send Application to the Office of Graduate Programs in English: [email protected]
Print copies of Transcripts are to be mailed Edwina Helton, Director to the Office of Graduate Programs in English: Graduate Programs in English IU East, Whitewater Hall 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374
2 Application for the Master of Arts in English Degree Program Indiana University East
Directions: Complete parts A and B below. Return this application by email with subject line “Master of Arts in English Application” to [email protected]
Part A: Background and Educational History
Legal Name
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Date of Birth Place of Birth
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Permanent Home Address Sex Male ___ Female ___
______Please indicate if you are: Street Address Hispanic or Latino ______Street Address (continued) Please select one or more of the following, as applicable: ______American Indian or Alaskan Indian ___ City State Zip or Postal Asian ___ Black or African American ______Native Hawaiian or Other Country Pacific Islander ___ White ___
Current Mailing Address (From/To / / - / / ) Citizenship US Citizen ______Resident Alien (Immigrant) ___ Street Address Country of Citizenship ______Street Address (continued) Non Resident Alien ______City State Zip or Postal Visa Type
______Country Country of Citizenship
3 Is English Your Native Language
Yes ___ No ___
Preferred Program Start Time
Fall ___ Spring ___ Summer ___ 20 ___
Contact Information:
Email: ______
Home Phone: (____) ____- ______
Cell Phone: (____) ____- ______
Work Phone: (____) ____- ______
Degrees Obtained (List most recent first) Dates Attended From: Month/Year To: Month/Year
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Colleges and Universities Attended (List most recent first) Dates Attended From: Month/Year To: Month/Year
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Indiana University East provides educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of their economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, age, marital or parental status, or national origin.
4 I hereby affirm that all information supplied on this form and within all the supporting documents is complete and accurate. I agree to inform The Office of Graduate Programs in English of any change in my plans to attend Indiana University East. I understand that withholding information requested or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission or enrollment.
______Signed Date Part B: Statement of Purpose Include below a statement of 200-300 words focused on your purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study in English, your reasons for wanting to study at Indiana University East, and your research interests, professional plans, and career goals. You also may explain any special circumstances applicable to your background and elaborate on your scholarly publications, awards, achievements, abilities, and/or professional history.
5 Part C: Curriculum Vitae Include below your curriculum vitae.
6 Part D: Writing Sample
A 5 to 10 page writing sample from an undergraduate or graduate course which uses MLA documentation. It is acceptable to include part of a project or a longer project if you wish. Paste your writing sample directly into this application below.
Return this Application by email with Subject Line “Master of Arts Degree Program in English” to [email protected]
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