TOEFL TOEFL minimum score is a 550 on the paper-based test or a 79 on the internet-based test. IELTS The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.6.The TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE will not be required from any applicant who has earned a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university within the past three years. GRE The applicant must have a 300 on the revised GRE test or a score at the 50th percentile on the MAT.

PS Statement of Purpose is required. CV Resume or CV is required. Fee The application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students. Please note that application fees are non-refundable. RL Three reference letters (to be submitted by references) The Ph.D. Program Committee encourages the applicant to obtain letters of reference from individuals who can knowledgeably discuss the applicant’s potential for scholarship and ability to succeed in a degree program emphasizing research. The Committee has found that letters of reference from those who have earned a Ph.D. degree are especially helpful. Transcript Transcripts from all post-secondary work (One official copy from each post-secondary school attended with more than 15 credit hours completed) Transcripts sent by e-script should be emailed by respective institutions to the Graduate School at grad.transcripts@ua.edu.