Students applying to the graduate program must have a bachelor’s degree in the language of proposed study or have, otherwise, achieved general coverage of their major literature at the undergraduate level (at least four semesters of period or general courses in the major literature must be included in the student's undergraduate record). Native speakers of French, Italian or Spanish should demonstrate a strong background in literature and the humanities. Applicants to the Ph.D. Plan II program must present the intellectual justification to work in two languages in their Statement of Purpose and must have fluent command of the two Romance languages in which they plan to work.

In addition to the application form, applications must include:

MA Programs

• A statement of purpose
• A writing sample on a literary topic in the target language of at least four pages in length
• Two letters of recommendation
• International students are required to submit the International Application as well as TOEFL scores.

Ph.D. Programs

• A statement of purpose that indicates an area of possible specialization based on previous coursework
• A writing sample on a literary topic in the target language of at least eight pages in length
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE scores (required for candidates with undergraduate degrees from U.S. universities)
• International students are required to submit the International Application as well as TOEFL scores.

Deadlines

The application deadline is January 2.

How to apply and online application form

Applicants are encouraged to visit the department. The department hosts an open house for admitted graduate students on the opening day of the annual Graduate Conference in Romance Studies.