International Student Graduate Admissions
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Application for international student admissions to the Political Science Department at the University of Utah is a four-step process:
- Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Submit an application for admission to the University of Utah Graduate School.
- Complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
if required by the University of Utah Graduate School. - Submit graduate admissions materials to the Political Science Department.
Application Deadlines for applicants wishing to begin during Fall Semester:
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Application Deadlines for applicants wishing to begin during Spring Semester:
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It is the responsibility of the student to verify, before the application deadline, that the Political Science Department has received the student's GRE Test scores, the application from the Graduate Admissions Office and all the necessary application materials for the Political Science Department application.
All question concerning admissions and applications should be directed to:
Mary Ann Underwood
Graduate Program Coordinator
260 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 252
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801.581.8608
Fax: 801.581.6492
Email: maryann.underwood@poli-sci.utah.edu
Graduate Record Examination
Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test at least one month prior to submitting an application for admissions to the University of Utah Graduate School. The Political Science Department does not require any GRE Subject Tests. Applicants who have already completed the GRE must retake the GRE if the test was completed five (5) years or more prior to the date of application.
You may take the General Test (computer-based and/or paper-based) only once per calendar month, and no more than five times within any 12-month period. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously. Request that the report go to BOTH the University of Utah (Code 4853) and to the Political Science Department (Codes 1902 - or - 1999).
- Register to Test in International Locations
The computer-based General Test is not given every day at all test centers. Contact the appropriate Regional Registration Center (RRC) to verify test dates.
- Computer-Based General Test
The General Test is given year-round at computer-based test centers in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries.
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. - Paper-Based General Test
Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas where computer-based testing is not available.
Not all test centers are open on all test dates. Download the Test Center List (PDF) for testing locations.
Be sure to check the score report mailing date when selecting a test date. - Standby Testing
Available at permanent test centers on a first-come, first-served, space available basis in the U.S., American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada only.
Requests for nonstandard testing accommodations must be made through ETS.
University of utah Graduate school Admissions Application
An offer of acceptance is valid only for the semester the applicant is admitted. If an applicant does not register for classes during his/her admitted term, the applicant must resubmit an admissions application and fee before the application deadline for the semester he/she wishes to begin. Files for new applicants who do not enroll are normally kept one year. Files not reactivated within one year are destroyed.
Once admitted and enrolled, graduate students are required by Graduate School policy to maintain continuous registration during the academic year of fall and spring semesters. If a graduate student must stop, he/she should file the appropriate paperwork for an "Official Leave of Absence" through his/her academic department. Students failing to maintain continuous registration and who have not been granted an official leave of absence must reapply for admission to the Graduate School through the University's Admissions Office.
Application
Students are encouraged to apply online for the quickest processing. Please be aware that Online Applications are not available between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM. U.S. Mountain Time.
You can submit your application electronically by using the Web panels to fill out the information and then follow the directions at the end to submit. Submitting your application electronically does not ensure it will be processed. For an application to be processed you must send your payment by the deadline to guarantee processing.
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You may also print a hard copy of the Graduate Student Application, rather than apply online. Mail completed forms to the University of Utah Admissions Department:
University of Utah
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
201 South 1460 East, Room 250S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057
Transcripts
Transcripts of all previous academic work, both graduate and undergraduate must be mailed to the Admissions Office directly from each school attended. Former students must have transcripts sent for work completed since last enrolled. Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of the University and are not returned. Failure to list all institutions previously attended or making false or misleading statements on the application may result in loss of credit and/or cancellation of admission status.
School records must be presented in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Translations must be literal and complete.
School records must be submitted on an official school document and list the name and address of the school, the dates enrolled, grading system, description of each subject or examination, and mark or grade earned in each subject or examination.
A statement of rank in class should be provided by the school from which the applicant graduated.
Admission Fees
All International graduate applications are charged a $65 processing fee.
Graduate students may apply to more than one department; however, a separate, complete applications must be submitted for each department desired. Only one application fee is charged if applications are for the same semester and year, with a maximum of two departmental applications applied for each application fee.
If you filled out your first application online, you will need to download a second application and send it in to the Admissions Office. Include a written statement that it is your second application and no fee should be required.
TOEFL
The University has the right to request additional English testing if deemed necessary by a University official. Such students will be referred to the English Language Institute or the Linguistics Department. Regular academic schooling may be deferred until such time as the required level of English proficiency is achieved.
The TOEFL Test is offered in 2 testing formats: Internet-based test (iBT) and paper-based test (PBT). The format you take depends on your test center location.
Political science department graduate admissions Materials
The following materials are required for admissions to the Political Science Department:
A Letter of Intent
The letter of intent should be brief, approximately 500 words, and should include your areas of interest within political science, why you want to pursue a graduate degree in political science and any other information relevant to the admissions decision that you would like the review committee to consider, such as career objectives or previous experience.
Letters of Recommendation
You will need to have a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation sent to the department directly from the individuals writing your recommendations. An Academic/Professional Reference Form should be sent with each letter of recommendation. The most valuable references will be from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic potential as a graduate student in political science. Faculty who know you well are generally the most helpful, but letters from employers or others may be submitted if faculty references are not available.
Academic Writing Sample
The writing sample should be a research paper, or other academic paper, you have written that represents your best academic work. While writing samples may be on any topic, the most useful writing samples will be those which show your ability to write clearly and convincingly, cite scholarly sources properly, discuss theoretical or conceptual material and evaluate relevant evidence.
Financial Aid
If you wish to be considered for financial assistance from the department, please submit an Application for Financial Assistance. Applications for financial assistance are only considered during fall semester admissions process. Applications for financial assistance must be received by the department no later than January 15.