PhD Program Admission Requirements

-An MA in English from an accredited university or college.
-A GPA of approximately 3.75 in MA coursework.
-A minimum score of 600 on the Verbal and Analytical sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test, and a minimum score of 500 on the GRE subject test (Literature in English). The subject test is requires of all applicants to this program.
-Strong writing samples-- Applicants should also include a 10-15 page analytical sample (a literary analysis or a research paper), along with up to 20 pages in your area of concentration. Creative writing applicants should submit 2 short stories or a chapter of a novel, or 20 pages of poetry or an act of a play.
**All applications are given careful and individual review. In some cases, students who do not have the minimum GPAs and GRE scores may be admitted.

Application Guidelines

To apply for admission to any of the Graduate Programs in English, send the following items to:

Director of Graduate Studies

Department of English

University of Cincinnati

PO BOX 210069

Cincinnati, OH 45221-0069

Include:
-Three letters of recommendation from former teachers and/or supervisors
-Recent GRE scores (applicants to the PhD program must also supply scores for the Literature in English subject test)
-A letter of application, stating academic goals and professional objectives, and any interest in financial aid
-Complete academic transcripts
-Writing Samples

Applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY at the University of Cincinnati's Graduate School listed below. Non-U.S. citizens will require special application materials and should contact the International Student Services Office directly(link below).

Graduate School Admission Materials

International Student Services Office