Graduate Admissions

Deadline for Fall 2009 admission is December 15, 2008. Please note there is no Spring Admission.

Learn more about Admission Requirements.

View the Admissions Checklist.

As you are applying to our graduate program, think about the following questions:

• What degree are you seeking— Masters or Doctoral? You must have a master's degree (or expect to graduate with a master’s degree before you begin our doctoral program) before applying to our doctoral program.

• What area of study are you interested in— Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, or Rhetoric & Language Studies?
PLEASE NOTE: If you were thinking of applying to Performance Studies, you will need to apply to the Theatre and Dance Department in the College of Fine Arts. They can be reached at 512-471-5793.

We encourage only those with strong professional motivation and goals to enroll at the Ph.D. level. Doctoral students can expect opportunities to work closely with faculty on research ventures and to participate in the publication of their findings. Ph.D. students are also expected to achieve mastery in research design and methods.

Please see admission requirements link above for information about specific application materials.

Decisions regarding financial assistance are separate from our admissions decisions, but are awarded based upon the application materials. No additional materials are required.

ASK A QUESTION:

Email Susan Corbin with your question, or call her at 512-471-1942.