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Spanish M.A. Graduate Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission requires a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or graduation from a foreign institution with a degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree (for example traductorados and profesorados are considered equivalent)

The following application materials must all be submitted online by Dec. 15 for priority consideration:

  • Online application form along with a nonrefundable application fee.
  • Official transcripts and diplomas from post-secondary schools:
    • Students can upload a copy of their transcript, marksheets, diploma and/or degree certificates with their online application, but they must also submit official copies by mail. An official transcript is one that arrives in an envelope that has been sealed by the issuing institution.
    • If these documents are not in English, students will need a certified translation into English.
  • Three letters of recommendation either in English or Spanish (preferably from professors who can comment on students’ academic performance). A letter from an employer is also very valuable. Recommenders should be able to explain, in detail, what makes the candidate unique (as a student or as an employee).
  • A written statement of purpose in English or Spanish. We recommend that candidates search information regarding “how to write a statement of purpose.”
  • A sample written paper in Spanish. Please choose one of the following options:
    • A paper you submitted for any undergraduate class. Information about the class and the date should be included.
    • An analysis of a literary or cultural product (for example, a book, a poem, a short story, a movie, etc.) that has made an impression on you.
    • An essay describing a time in your life when you had to demonstrate leadership qualities and how the experience helped you grow.
  • An interview. After initial review of applications, the graduate committee will schedule a virtual interview with the strongest candidates.
  • English Proficiency Requirement. Please review information about ĢƵ University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.

Application Review Process

  • Review of application materials begins on Jan. 15.
  • Pre-selection is completed no later than the end of February when pre-selected candidates are notified and a virtual interview is scheduled.
  • Interviews are conducted before mid-March.
  • After admission and/or receipt of an assistantship offer, applicants may accept at any time through April 15.

This timeline is somewhat flexible and subject to change. We might be able to consider applications submitted after Jan. 15.