TOEFL Foreign nationals from countries where English is not the first language must have a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test or 79 on the Internet-based test. IELTS IELTS score of at least 6.5, or have a PTE score of at least 59 and meet standards of proficiency in English as required by the Graduate School. GRE A score on the verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in the 55th percentile or above, a score on the quanitative section of the GRE in the 45th percentile or above, and strong letters of recommendation from professors familiar with their work. Without exception, all applicants are required to take the GRE.

PS A letter of intent is required. GPA Normally, admission into our graduate program can be granted to students who have completed the B.A. or M.A. in political science with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate or graduate course work Fee A non-refundable fee of $50.00 (U.S.) and $70.00 (nonimmigrant) and can be paid in the form of a check, money order or credit card payable to Louisiana State University. RL Three letters of reference are required. Transcript Official transcripts must be mailed to: Graduate Student Services, 114 West David Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. These paper documents are stored electronically and departments have access to all materials submitted by and/or on behalf of a student applying to graduate study.