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PhD & MFA Admissions
Beginning an Application: general information regarding your application
The Application Process: understanding the application process
Transcripts: information regarding your unofficial transcripts
Letters of Recommendation: information regarding your letters of recommendation
Personal Statement & Resume/CV: information regarding your personal statement & resume/CV
Testing Requirements: information regarding the GRE, TOEFL, and other testing requirements
Submitting your Application: how to pay for and submit your application
Financial Aid: information regarding financial aid offered to admitted students
Admission Decisions: information regarding the timeline and how to receive feedback
Responding to an Admission Offer: how to accept or decline admission and next steps
International Student Visa: information regarding the process of obtaining a student visa
Deferral: information and form to request deferral of your application
Readmission: information regarding readmission