TOEFL The applicants must also submit as part of their application credentials their scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The test is administered by the Educational Testing Service at testing centers throughout the world. A minimum score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer based test), or 79 (Internet-based test) is required for consideration as an applicant. GRE The Department generally requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.5 for admission. Exceptions to this are occasionally made for those with high GRE scores and strong positive letters of recommendation.

PS Statement of purpose is required. GPA The Department generally requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.5 for admission. Fee The application fee is $70. Applications are not accepted after the general deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Transcript Official transcripts must be mailed to: Graduate Admissions, 114 West David Boyd Hall, Baton Roue, LA 70803. Departments have electronic (online via the internet through a secure webcenter) access to all materials submitted by and/or on behalf of a student applying to graduate study.