TOEFL All applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit official TOEFL scores of 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 213 or higher on the computer-based test, or 550 or higher on the paper-based test for verification of English proficiency. IELTS English proficiency can also be met by submitting official IELTS scores of at least 6.5 overall band score from the academic module exam. GRE Applicants for admission to most graduate degree programs must take the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Consult with your intended program for specific test requirements. GRE Information can be obtained from www.ets.org/gre or 1-866-473-4373.

PS Statement of Purpose [PDF] To assist applicants with the process of crafting a strong Statement of Purpose, in addition to the directions on the Statement of Purpose document, an Annotated Exemplar of Statement of Purpose [PDF] is provided here for guidance. This document provides detailed annotated notes about the strengths of a particular example Statement of Purpose.http://louisville.edu/education/degrees/phd-ci CV Resume or Curriculum Vita [PDF]http://louisville.edu/education/degrees/files/phd-ci-resume-or-curriculum-vita.pdf Fee $65 All graduate applications; $40 Readmission to the same program;$40 Graduate certificate programs;$30 SOPHIS (Public Health applicants who apply through this service). Applicants will call the School of Public Health for a code to use on the SOPHIS application. RL Three Letters of Recommendation [PDF] (see Directions for Applying for more information). If you have recommendation letters on file from a previous University of Louisville program application, you will need three new letters of recommendation for this application that speak to your potential in a doctoral program. In addition to the standard University form linked above, please have these individuals submit letters with supporting details for the recommendation. At least one of the three recommendation letters you choose should come from someone familiar with the rigor and requirements of a doctoral program.http://louisville.edu/education/degrees/phd-ci Transcript Transcripts from each college you have attended other than the University of Louisville. Have all official non-University of Louisville transcripts sent to the Graduate school.