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All transcripts submitted to the Graduate School must be officially translated into English for review.
Transcripts from some international institutions do not specifically state that a degree has been granted. If your transcript does not show that your degree has been conferred or awarded, you will also need to submit an official (attested) diploma.
Curriculum Vitae:
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Personal Statement:
Personal statement
The personal statement should be a well-substantiated written statement of approximately 2 to 3 single-spaced pages that describe: (a) your training and professional background, as well as your interest in public scholarship on community and social issues; (b) your research interests and associated relationship(s) to social justice, human rights, public service, social welfare, and/or community transformation; (c) your career goals (academic, research, or policy-related) associated with pursing a research degree; and (d) two or three faculty members in the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) who could be potential advisors and why.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation
Other Documents for International Students:
International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form
Supporting financial documentation (such as bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letters, etc.)
Writing sample :
Typically, an upper-division undergraduate paper or an honors thesis