PS A statement of purpose (A 2-3 page statement of your purposes, goals, and special interests relevant to your application to American Studies, i.e., why you are applying and what you hope to achieve in your graduate program) Fee You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants). RL Three letters of recommendation sent directly from instructors or other persons familiar with your intellectual attainments, on the referee’s letterhead. Transcript You will need a transcript from each post-secondary school where you have studied. Have the originals sent to the Admissions Office; upload unofficial transcripts as part of your application.