Application
Thank you for your interest in our graduate program. All materials are submitted electronically through the ApplyYourself application system.
Admission decisions are communicated to applicants using this system.
A decision for admission notice will be emailed to you once your application is carefully reviewed by the department’s admission committee and
your transcripts and any credentials (test reports, diploma copies, etc.) are authenticated by Graduate School officials.
Admission
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A four-year bachelor’s degree in an English or other humanities program (or 30 semester credits of coursework in English or a related
field, with at least 20 credits at the upper division) is required with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Two writing samples demonstrating your best academic work.
Three letters of recommendation.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General Examination. GRE Subject Examination scores are not required, but will be
taken into account if they are provided.
Students whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from one of the following English proficiency examinations:
Examination Minimum score
TOEFL
600 (paper based) or
248 (computer based)
MELAB
80
IELTS
7.0
Please note that while we admit graduate students for fall or spring semester, we only consider applications for teaching assistantships and other
forms of financial aid to those who apply for fall admission before the April 15 deadline.
Application Process
Deadlines
February 15 is the application deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for teaching assistantships or other forms of financial aid.
Applications received by February 15 will be given priority consideration for admission and financial support. Applications received after February
15 will be considered on a space and funds available basis.
June 15 is the final application deadline, though we strongly urge applicants to submit their application well before this deadline.
October 1 is the application deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for spring admission.
Materials
All application materials should be submitted directly to the ApplyYourself admissions system. We cannot review your application until all of the
required materials listed below are submitted successfully.
Submission of the following indicate a complete application file:
REQUIRED
Materials:
Application
Application Fee
Where to submit:
Electronically via
ApplyYourself
Electronically via
ApplyYourself
How to submit:
Required fields: Personal Information, Application Information, Educational Background,
Languages, Awards & Activities, Employment/Residence Information, Financial Support, Applicant
Statements #1 & #2, Writing Samples and Recommendations.
Optional fields: All other fields or application materials are optional, but will be taken into
consideration if submitted.
Click here to access the online application.
Click here for more information about fees.
Transcripts
Electronically via
ApplyYourself
Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application.
International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English.
Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts, there is no need for official transcripts or
academic records for initial review.
If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material.
Click here for more information about transcripts and credentials.
Writing Samples
Electronically via
ApplyYourself or in
hard copy
Please submit two writing samples that demonstrate your best work. At least one of these should
reflect your best academic, analytical writing; the other may highlight your creative writing. You
may upload them into the Other Information portion on the Graduate Program Supplementary
Information section of the ApplyYourself online application.
Letters of
Recommendation
Electronically via
ApplyYourself or in
hard copy
Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors who can assess your
potential for graduate work. Other recommenders, such as employers, are also acceptable. Paper
copies are accepted, and should be sent to the Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of
English, 410 Humanities Building, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN
55812.
GRE Scores
Electronically via
ApplyYourself
Our department requires GRE General scores for admission. GRE Subject Examination scores are
not required, but will be taken into account if they are provided. Scores should be entered in the
Test Information-Self-Reported field in ApplyYourself.
Click here for more information about the GRE.
English Language
test scores
(TOEFL, IELTS,
etc.)
Electronically via
ApplyYourself
Click here for more information about TOEFL Scores.
OPTIONAL
Materials:
Where to submit:
Application for
Electronically via
Teaching Assistantship
ApplyYourself
or Fellowship
How to submit:
Please complete the Application for Graduate Assistantship [link to pdf] and/or Fellowship and
upload it into the Other Information portion on the Graduate Program Supplementary
Information section of the ApplyYourself online application. Further information regarding
financial assistance can be found at www.duluth.umn.edu/grad/Fin Aid.html
If you have any additional questions, please contact: Dr. Krista Sue-Lo Twu, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of English, via email
at ktwu@d.umn.edu or phone at 218.726.6598.