Statement of Purpose

Each graduate program requires a statement of purpose. We recommend writing the statement as a Word document and uploading it to the application. Please read the instructions on the application for information related to statement requirements for your particular program of interest.

Current Resume

Please upload a current resume to your application. Music applicants will need to include a performance-based resume.

Recommendation Forms

The online application offers a “Recommendation” section that we encourage all applicants to use. By providing contact information for recommenders in this section, a recommendation form will be sent to each recommender to complete online on your behalf. You do not need to wait for the recommendations to be completed prior to submitting your application—they will be submitted directly to our office by your recommender. Separate letters of recommendation are required for the MFA in Screen Acting and Master's in Applied Behavioral Studies program. 

Official Transcripts

Graduate students are required to submit official transcripts from each institution attended. To be considered official, we must receive the transcript directly from the institution (excluding International transcripts) either by mail or through electronic delivery.