TOEFL If you're an international student, you will need to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 100 or score a 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). IELTS If you're an international student, you will need to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 100 or score a 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). GRE A combined GRE score of 300 and a 4.5 or better analytical writing score, though exceptions have been made for applicants with unusually strong professional backgrounds or outstanding professional and intellectual promise.

PS A written statement of the applicant’s research focus and/or interests to be addressed during the doctoral program, which provides evidence of the applicant’s intellectual maturity and a correspondence between the applicant’s research interests and those of the SLIS faculty. GPA A GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for all academic work. CV A resume showing educational and professional experience. Fee Degree Application (Includes Certificate Programs) - $50 Fee RL Letters of recommendation (3), which evaluate the applicant’s academic performance (undergraduate and/or graduate). Note that one of the three letters may be from a supervisor and focus on job performance. Transcript Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required (whether or not a degree was earned) as evidence of course/degree completion and grades earned.