At least three letters of recommendation are required for all degree programs.The letters should be from people who are familiar with your teaching, your potential for graduate study, or your academic record. The purpose of the letters is twofold: 1) to help us assess your scholarly potential for completing a graduate program, and 2) to assist us in advising you. Have the letters sent directly to the department graduate coordinator early in the application process. We will log in the receipt of letters on the tracking screen provided to you by the Graduate School (and will inform you by e-mail), so you may check the status of your application materials throughout the application process. Admissions decisions can be delayed if letters are not received.

The same letters may be used in support of an application for an assistantship.