Apply to the UGA Graduate School
1. Online Graduate School Application and fee ($75 domestic / $100 international). Please note that the Graduate School does not issue fee waivers based on financial need. Some applicants, such as McNair Scholars and veterans, may qualify for an application fee waiver: a full list of qualifying programs is here.
2. One unofficial transcript from each institution of higher education attended. You may upload transcripts through the application portal or mail them directly to the UGA Graduate School.
3. Official GRE general test score report. The UGA institutional code for ETS reporting is 5813. No departmental code is required. The GRE is required for all applicants and cannot be waived. We do not accept the LSAT, GMAT, or other standardized tests.
5. Statement of Purpose. This document should, in general, be between 1-3 pages long and should address what you wish to study in our PhD program, why our program is a good fit for your research interests, and what your career aspirations are following the PhD. The best statements avoid broad generalizations, speak in concrete detail, and attend to fit between your research interests and those of our faculty.
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
7. Three academic letters of recommendation.
Letters should be submitted through the online application. The strongest letters will come from faculty who have taught you and/or supervised your academic work and can speak to your work ethic, academic interests and ability, and ability to succeed in a doctoral program. We strongly discourage submitting letters from elected officials and personal references such as clergy or friends.
8. Graduate Assistantship Application, if desired.
9. Writing sample. This should be an original research paper between 15-30 pages and should reflect rigorous research, methodology, and academic writing. Coauthored submissions are not accepted.
International applicants should consult the list of additional requirements. A list of country-specific requirements and waivers of English proficiency requirements may be found at the Graduate School’s website.
If you need to submit proof of English proficiency, you may submit one of the following:
TOEFL
The minimum TOEFL score for admission to the Graduate School at the University of Georgia is 80, with no sub-score lower than 20. It is highly recommended that international applicants have a combined score of at least 90. A list of country-specific requirements and waivers of English proficiency may be found at the Graduate School’s website.
IELTS
The minimum IELTS score for admission to the Graduate School at the University of Georgia is 6.5 overall band score with no lower than 6.0 on any band. A list of country-specific requirements and waivers of English proficiency may be found at the Graduate School’s website.
The Graduate School no longer accepts Duolingo English test scores for admission. You must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.
Please upload all materials through the online application portal at gradapply.uga.edu. The departmental materials may be uploaded under the “Department-Specific” section. If you have difficulty uploading, departmental materials may also be emailed to [email protected].
Send these materials to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
The University of Georgia Graduate School
Brooks Hall
310 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-1739
