TOEFL On the TOEFL, a total combined minimum score of 79 is required. The TOEFL score cannot be older than 2 years. On the IELTS, a minimum band score of 6.5 is required. The IELTS score can be older than 2 years. Official TOEFL scores must be received by the University before the application is considered complete. IELTS On the TOEFL, a total combined minimum score of 79 is required. The TOEFL score cannot be older than 2 years. On the IELTS, a minimum band score of 6.5 is required. The IELTS score can be older than 2 years. Official TOEFL scores must be received by the University before the application is considered complete. GRE All applicants are required to take the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) administered by ETS. The GRE must be taken at least a month prior to the application deadline and the score cannot be more than 5 years old. GRE scores are considered in the context of the applicant's whole record, but a strong applicant will normally have a total minimum score on the GRE verbal and quantitative section of 302 (preferably a minimum of 151 on the Verbal and minimum of 151 on the quantitative section).

PS A Statement of Purpose must be submitted through the CollegeNet application. Without it, the application cannot be finalized. An SOP is a brief essay of 1 to 2 pages about why the applicant wants to pursue graduate work in sociology, experiences in sociology, and plans after receiving a graduate degree. GPA Grade point averages are considered in the context of the applicant’s whole record, but a strong applicant will normally have at least a 3.00 grade point average (A=4.00) on the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. CV A current resume must be provided through the CollegeNet application. Without it, the application cannot be finalized. Fee All applicants must pay the required application fees (Domestic Applicants: $40; International Applicants: $40, plus, an additional $75) before their application is considered complete and ready for review. RL Ultimately, 2 letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources are required. During the CollegeNet application process, the names and emails of individuals who will provide recommendations will be required. Once provided, CollegeNet will contact the individuals and request that they submit recommendation information. Transcript Official transcripts from all higher educational institutions must be sent online directly to the University of Houston Admissions, using code #6870. In cases where a digital copy cannot be sent from the sending institution, an official hard copy must be mailed to the UH Graduate School. Consideration of an application can be made with unofficial transcripts, however, once admitted, the prospective student must provide an official transcript in order to be given the ability to enroll.International Students must send original or certified transcripts of previous education both in the original language and the English translation to the UH Graduate School.