Ph.D. Program Admissions
Admission to doctoral study is restricted to applicants whose backgrounds show promise of scholarship in the field of study. The admissions decision is based on a comprehensive profile of the applicant. Before admission to the program, an applicant must submit
- evidence of an earned Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- official transcripts of all previous college work
- two letters of recommendation, at least one from a professional colleague or academic advisor (.doc) (PDF)
- an interview with the Program Admissions Committee
- a supervised writing sample
- other criteria as specified by the concentration
Regardless of English proficiency documentation, all international applicants from non-English speaking countries will be evaluated for English proficiency upon arrival at UIW. If English proficiency is deemed lower than UIW's 109, the student may not be allowed to take courses other than English as a Second Language until the deficiency is removed.
For more information follow this link to the UIW Office of Admissions
Application Deadlines:
For Summer/Fall admission
Files must be completed by March 1
Interviews and writing samples to be scheduled mid-March
Decisions will be made in time for the regular advising period in April
For Spring admission
Files must be completed by October 25
Interviews and writing samples to be scheduled early November
Decisions will be made in time for the regular advising period November
