Admission

Admission requirements for the M.A. program include:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (of a possible 4.0), with higher grades in undergraduate history courses.
3. Successful record of completion of undergraduate history courses.
4. A two- or three-page personal statement about your field of interest and career objectives.
5. An academic writing sample of 10 to 20 pages, preferably on a historical topic.
6. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test required; subject test in history optional).
7. Three letters of recommendation. These should be from faculty who know your academic work well and should address your aptitude for graduate study in history.

The deadline for applications for fall admission (including consideration for assistantships) is January 10. Students not seeking assistantships may be considered for spring admission by applying during the preceding fall semester; the deadline for such consideration is October 15.

The application form and fee, transcripts, and GRE scores are sent to: Graduate School, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Forms are available on the Graduate School home page.

All other materials, including the personal statement, writing sample, and letters of recommendation, should be submitted directly to:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of History
Miami University
Upham Hall Room 254
Oxford, OH 45056

Note: The History Department does not have a form for letters of recommendation; letters should be written on the author's stationery and mailed to the department address above.