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Graduate Information


Admission

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Required Information

To apply for admission, the applicant must supply the following materials to the Director of Graduate Study:

  1. A completed copy of the form "Application for Admission to the Graduate School." Application materials may also be requested by calling the Department of Communication Studies at (785) 864-3633, or an online application may be obtained at: www.applyweb.com/apply/ukansg
  2. An application fee (refer to fee list below) made out to the Department of Communication Studies. This can be paid by check or money order. If applying online, the applicant will pay the fee by credit card.

    Degree Seeking:
    Domestic paper application $55
    Domestic online application $45
    International paper application $60
    International online application $55
    Non-degree Seeking:
    Domestic and international
    applicants $30

    Re-admit graduate students $10

  3. Official GRE or TOFEL scores. All domestic applicants must submit GRE scores. International applicants must submit TOFEL scores unless they have earned a degree within the United States. In this case, GRE scores must be submitted instead of TOFEL.
  4. One copy of official transcripts of all previous college work, both undergraduate and graduate.
  5. Three letters of recommendation from individuals in a position to comment meaningfully on the applicant's potential for graduate work.
  6. Two to three page statement of purpose letter indicating your goals and academic interests.
  7. Resume or curriculum vita.

    **Send numbers 1-3 to:
    The University of Kansas
    Graduate Application Processing Center (GAPC)
    1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 313
    Lawrence, KS 66045-7535

    *Send numbers 4-7 to:
    The University of Kansas
    Communication Studies
    Attn: Dr. Beth Manolescu
    Director of Graduate Studies
    Bailey Hall
    1440 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 102
    Lawrence, KS 66045-7574