Application Instructions & Deadlines

All materials must be submitted electronically. Heading link

Hard copies will not be accepted. For more information about the document upload process, click the button below.

If you are having difficulties with the application, contact the Director of Graduate Studies.

Visit the Admissions website.

Application Deadlines Heading link

Note: Applications for Spring admission are not accepted.
for... domestic applicants international applicants
consideration for nomination for a University Fellowship January 10 January 10
fullest consideration for
  • • Max Kade fellowship
  • • teaching assistantship
  • • research assistantship
  • • Board of Trustees tuition/fee waiver
February 15 February 15
final deadline (no guarantee of funding) May 15 May 15

Upon admission, applicants will be required to submit the following materials Heading link

Domestic Applicants:

  1. Official final set of transcripts stating “degree conferred”  They must be hard copies mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions from educational institution where degree was obtained.
  2. University attested copy of Diploma(s) which is referred to as proof of degree; this copy may be turned in person by the applicant to the Office of Admissions.

International Applicants:

  1. Official final set of transcripts stating “degree conferred”  They must be hard copies mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions from educational institution where degree was obtained. The student can directly submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions a certified translation of the final “degree conferred” transcripts by mail.
  2. University attested copy of Diploma(s) which is referred to as proof of degree; this copy may be turned in person by the applicant to the Office of Admissions along with a certified translation of the attested copy.
  3. The Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF) Form.

Additional Information for Non-Degree Applicants Heading link

Only domestic applicants are allowed to apply as non-degree seeking students.

Only an online application to the Graduate College and transcripts from the applicant’s baccalaureate institution are required.

Questions? Heading link

Any questions about the application process or requirement should be directed to:

Prof. Sara F. Hall Heading link

Director of Graduate Studies for German

Brenna Rice Heading link

Assistant Director, Academic Operations and Graduate Programs

601 S. Morgan St., 1727 UH,

Apply now!