Admissions
Deadlines
Fall Semester - April 15 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 15 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.
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