TOEFL The Graduate School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based test. IELTS The Graduate School requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 5.0. GRE Official GRE scores are required.GRE Verbal: 86*These scores represent the AVERAGE for the recently admitted class; scoring lower does not result in automatic rejection and scoring higher does not guarantee acceptance.

PS Personal statement The personal statement should be a well-substantiated written statement of approximately 2 to 3 single-spaced pages that describe: (a) your training and professional background, as well as your interest in public scholarship on community and social issues; (b) your research interests and associated relationship(s) to social justice, human rights, public service, social welfare, and/or community transformation; (c) your career goals (academic, research, or policy-related) associated with pursing a research degree; and (d) two or three faculty members in the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) who could be potential advisors and why. GPA A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career A 3.0 GPA during your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail") A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail") CV Résumé or curriculum vitae Fee Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable graduate degree program application fee. RL Three letters of recommendation Transcript Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended PhD (Literary Studies): Master's degree in a national literature or in comparative literature  Binghamton University MA students who have passed the MA examination with a grade of B+ or better may be recommended to the program. Applicants with an MA degree in a field outside literature are required to take an examination based on a few major literary works. Contact the the department directly for details.