TOEFL An official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) report with a minimum paper-based score of 570 or minimum internet-based score of 80 is required from applicants whose native language is not English. IELTS IELTS is not accepted. GRE A combined GRE score of at least 297, with a verbal score of at least 160 or a quantitative score of at least 148.

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.