Application Procedures

Questions about the application process should be directed to Ms. Becky Hendren at bhendren@uga.edu

Please read the following information carefully and follow instructions.

Applications for our program are made to the Graduate School. Please visit the Graduate School website for application forms and important information. From that site, you may print and mail the application, apply online using a credit card, or ask the Graduate School to mail you an application.

Send to the Graduate School:

•  application and fee
• 2 official copies of transcripts from all institutions attended
• official scores from GRE: The Department of Language and Literacy Education recommends a total verbal plus quantitative GRE score of at least 900 (for GRE tests taken before August 2011) or a score of 290 (for GRE tests taken after August 2011) but will consider GRE scores in light of the merits of the entire application package.
• official score from OPI (a minimum level of intermediate-high is required)

You will need to indicate a “major code” on your application. The major code for the master’s degree in “TESOL and World Language Education” is 189. You also will need to choose the specialization option for “World Language Education” that appears on the application form.

Send to the Degree Program Specialist, Ms. Becky Hendren (bhendren@uga.edu) in the Department of Language and Literacy Education:

•  at least 3 letters of recommendation (At least one letter of recommendation must be from a person with a language background)
• statement of purpose (background and reasons for pursuing graduate study)
• resume/vita

On line applications are available at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/request.html.

REMINDER: Online applicants can now only submit an online form if they pay be credit card or electronic check.