Graduate Admissions

Deadlines

Communication Studies Admission Deadline:

Fall Semester – March 1: Applications are evaluated as they are received and funding is awarded upon admission to the program. If we have not received all of your materials, your file will be considered as a “late application”.

Spring Semester – Applications are not being accepted for the Spring Semester.

Journalism Admission Deadlines – News and Advertising & Public Relations:

Fall Semester – March 1: Applications are evaluated as they are received and funding is awarded upon admission to the program. If we have not received all of your materials, your file will be considered as a “late application”.

Spring Semester – October 1: Applications are evaluated as they are received and funding is awarded upon admission to the program. If we have not received all of your materials, your file will be considered as a “late application”.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for admission to graduate study, you will need to send us a complete application. We suggest you collect these items, except GRE/TOEFL scores, and send them to us in a single package; this will ensure that your application materials arrive together, and will expedite the admission process.

The completed application consists of:

• Application Form
• Application Fee
• Official Transcripts
• Official GRE Test Scores
• Academic/Professional Objectives Statement
• Letters of Recommendation

International Students will also need:

• Official TOEFL scores

The Details

Application Form

The College of Communication requires an application submitted through U.S. Mail, which includes necessary sensitive information, such as Social Security Number, demographics, and most importantly, your signature

Please print and fill out:

Graduate Application.pdf

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 in the form of a personal check (drawn on a U.S. bank), money order, or cashier’s check made payable to Texas Christian University. The graduate school will not begin processing your application without this fee.

Official Transcripts

Two copies of official university/college transcripts that bear the official seal of the institution. Please ask your registrar to provide you with copies of your transcript in a sealed envelope, with a signature across the seal. If Texas Christian University was the last school attended, we will obtain transcripts that are on file in our registrar office.

Students who file applications prior to the completion of a degree program should submit current transcripts with their application, but will need to submit final transcripts that show all coursework and the degree award as soon as they finish their program. All admission offers are conditional on College of Communication receiving complete transcripts.

Official GRE Test Scores

Applications will not be considered without scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. The GRE will not be used as the sole determining factor in admission or the awarding of funding. For more information about the GRE go to www.testpreview.com/gre_practice.htm. To register: www.gre.org. Texas Christian University school code is R6820.

Academic/Professional Objectives Statement

A statement of no more than 250 words should tell us about your academic background and/or professional objectives.

Letters of Recommendation

Please submit three letters of recommendation. Individuals should be able to assess your potential as a graduate student. Letters should be returned to you in sealed envelopes with a signature across the seal so you can submit your entire application package together.

Official TOEFL Scores

International students must submit official TOEFL scores. The only exception is if you have an undergraduate degree from an American University.

General Requirements for Admission

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an institution regarded as a standard by the University and a regional accrediting agency. Applicants with less preparation may be admitted conditionally, but must take such additional courses as are prescribed by the College of Communication and the Departmental Director of Graduate Studies. For the divisions of News-Editorial and AD/PR, it is recommended that applicants have 15 to 24 months work experience in the desired area of study.