Master of Arts in English
Indiana University East
Program Application Guidelines
2015-16
We are pleased with your interest in our Master of Arts in English degree program. As
you begin the application for admission process, we wish to ensure that you are familiar
with the minimum requirements for admission to graduate study in English. It is
important to recognize that although satisfaction of these basic requirements does not
guarantee graduate admission, failure to satisfy these requirements may lead to automatic
denial of admission. Below the process for applying to the program are detailed.
Two Applications to Complete
1) Program Application: Complete the application below, pasting in your statement
of purpose, CV, and writing sample after the application. Include all items as a
single word document. Submit the application as an email attachment to the
Office of Graduate Programs in English at edhelton@iue.edu.
2)
Indiana University Application: Complete the online application for the Graduate
Certificate Program within Indiana University. There is a small application fee.
The application can be found at the following:
https://onestart.iu.edu/sisad-prd/p/Guest.do?methodToCall=start&inst=IUEAA&career=GRAD
Transcripts
Official transcripts in hard copy form are required to support the program application.
You must submit an official transcript to show receipt of a baccalaureate degree. Also,
submit your most recent graduate degree transcript if that applies. If a transcript is not in
English, you must provide an official English translation certified by the college or
university. An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the
original seal of the issuing institution. Send the transcript to the program yourself along
with your other application materials. The transcripts can be sent in an envelope sealed
by the registrar. Transcripts cannot be returned. Send official transcripts through regular
mail to the Office of Graduate Programs in English, Edwina Helton, IU East, Whitewater
Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, Indiana, 47374.
Admission Decisions
Applications and all supporting documentation are collected with a December 1 or April
15 deadline. Decisions for admission are made for fall admission in January and May.
Applicants will be not be considered until all the required materials have been received.
Graduate Certificate Basic Requirements
 Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 or equivalent required.
Additional International Applicant Requirements:
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TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers:
Minimum Internet-Based Test (IBT) Overall Score Required: 70
With the following minimum section requirements:
Reading: 17
Listening: 12
Speaking: 25
Writing: 17
IELTS (Academic Module):
An alternative to the TOEFL, scores of 5.5 or higher will be accepted
Contact for Questions: Edwina Helton, Director, Graduate Programs in English,
Whitewater Hall 269, Phone (765) 973-8222, Email: edhelton@iue.edu
Send Application to the Office of Graduate
Programs in English:
Print copies of Transcripts are to be mailed
to the Office of Graduate Programs in English:
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edhelton@iue.edu
Edwina Helton, Director
Graduate Programs in English
IU East, Whitewater Hall
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374
Application for the Master of Arts in English Degree Program
Indiana University East
Directions: Complete parts A and B below. Return this application by email with subject
line “Master of Arts in English Application” to edhelton@iue.edu
Part A: Background and Educational History
Legal Name
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
___________ ____________ __________
Month
Middle
Day
________________________________
Year
Permanent Home Address
Sex
Male ___ Female ___
________________________________________________
Please indicate if you are:
Street Address
Hispanic or Latino ___
________________________________________________
Please select one or more of the
following, as applicable:
Street Address (continued)
________________________________________________
City
State
Zip or Postal
________________________________________________
Country
Current Mailing Address (From/To / /
-
/ /
)
________________________________________________
American Indian or Alaskan Indian ___
Asian ___
Black or African American ___
Native Hawaiian or Other
Pacific Islander ___
White ___
Citizenship
US Citizen ___
Resident Alien (Immigrant) ___
Street Address
________________________________________________
Country of Citizenship
__________________________
Street Address (continued)
________________________________________________
Non Resident Alien
___________________________
City
Visa Type
State
Zip or Postal
________________________________________________
___________________________
Country
Country of Citizenship
Is English Your Native Language
Yes ___ No ___
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Preferred Program Start Time
Fall ___ Spring ___ Summer ___ 20 ___
Contact Information:
Email: ______________________________
Home Phone: (____) ____- ______
Cell Phone:
(____) ____- ______
Work Phone: (____) ____- ______
Degrees Obtained (List most recent first)
Dates Attended
From: Month/Year To: Month/Year
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
Colleges and Universities Attended (List most recent first)
Dates Attended
From: Month/Year To: Month/Year
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
_____________________________________________________ __________ __________
Indiana University East provides educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of their
economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s
status, age, marital or parental status, or national origin.
I hereby affirm that all information supplied on this form and within all the supporting documents is
complete and accurate. I agree to inform The Office of Graduate Programs in English of any change in my
plans to attend Indiana University East. I understand that withholding information requested or giving
false information may make me ineligible for admission or enrollment.
_______________________________________________ _______________
Signed
Date
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Part B: Statement of Purpose
Include below a statement of 200-300 words focused on your purpose for undertaking or
continuing graduate study in English, your reasons for wanting to study at Indiana University
East, and your research interests, professional plans, and career goals. You also may explain any
special circumstances applicable to your background and elaborate on your scholarly
publications, awards, achievements, abilities, and/or professional history.
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Part C: Curriculum Vitae
Include below your curriculum vitae.
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Part D: Writing Sample
A 5 to 10 page writing sample from an undergraduate or graduate course which uses
MLA documentation. It is acceptable to include part of a project or a longer project if
you wish. Paste your writing sample directly into this application below.
Return this Application by email with Subject Line
“Master of Arts Degree Program in English” to edhelton@iue.edu
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