TOEFL A score that meets admission requirements for regular admission must be submitted to the Graduate School prior to enrolling full time in regular graduate classes. The student must complete the ELI’s Intensive English Program with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the advanced levels (levels 4, 5, and 6) or earn a score of at least 550 on the paper- based TOEFL or 79 on the iBT, before he or she will be allowed to enroll in graduate courses, hold teaching assistantships, or hold internally funded research assistantships. Students who have conditional language admission are eligible to hold only externally funded research assistantships. IELTS A score that meets admission requirements for regular admission must be submitted to the Graduate School prior to enrolling full time in regular graduate classes. The student must complete the ELI’s Intensive English Program with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the advanced levels (levels 4, 5, and 6) or earn a score of 6.5 on the IELTS before he or she will be allowed to enroll in graduate courses, hold teaching assistantships, or hold internally funded research assistantships. Students who have conditional language admission are eligible to hold only externally funded research assistantships. GRE Admission also requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous coursework and a minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. Under exceptional circumstances, admission may be considered if a student satisfies only one of the two scoring criteria, but has notable experiences and outstanding recommendations.

PS As part of this application you will be required to write a statement of purpose. Be sure to clearly explain your academic and career goals and state the name of the faculty member that has agreed to serve as your advisor. GPA Admission requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous coursework 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 Request at least three letters of recommendation in support of your application. These letters can be submitted electronically through the Graduate School’s online application system. Alternatively, hardcopies of the letters may be mailed to: Director of Graduate Admissions Department of Geography The University of Alabama Box 870322 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487Either submission option for the letters is acceptable. Transcript Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended to the Graduate School.