Gender & Women's Studies - Graduate (Ph.D)

1. CV
2. Personal Statement
   • A two to three page statement explaining why you wish to pursue a PhD degree in GWS and the general topic areas you intend to study. This statement may highlight your background and interest in interdisciplinary studies, your academic, work and volunteer experiences as related to your interests, and your professional goals.
3. Writing Sample
   • ​Submit a writing sample of 15 to 40 pages (double-spaced). This writing sample should demonstrate content knowledge and your analytical skills and abilities on a topic related to gender, women's and sexuality studies. Writing samples may be seminar papers, research papers, critical literature reviews, part of a thesis, or other critical writing.
4. No assistantship application required, however if you wish to be considered for an assistantship please upload a statement of interest.
5. Three letters of recommendation

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

Application Deadlines

Fall: December 1