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Modified
11 January 2004
   

Admissions

For Students from Outside the U.S.

Students applying from universities outside the United States must have completed a U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent and must meet the following requirements:
  • Earn a minimum score of 250 on the computer-based (or 600 on the paper-based) TOEFL or 7.0 on the IELTS exam or secure the consent of the Program Coordinator and two program faculty members.

  • Submit a portfolio of writing samples in English as well as a "Statement of Purpose" in both English and the student's native language.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of computers and business operations through undergraduate courses such as business or technical communication, the portfolio, or experience as described in the Statement of Purpose.

  • Submit three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's recent academic and/or work experience.

For Students from Within the U.S.

Students applying from universities within the United States must have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA and must meet the following requirements:
  • Demonstrate a reading proficiency in a second language as demonstrated by a score of "Level 5" on the UW System Placement Test for French, German, or Spanish. Other languages will be considered depending on appropriateness and availability of testing.

  • Submit a portfolio of writing samples as well as a "Statement of Purpose" in English.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of computers and business operations through undergraduate courses such as business or technical communication, the portfolio, or experience as described in the Statement of Purpose.

  • Submit three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's recent academic and/or work experience.
For further details, see the the full Graduate School official description or contact the Program Coordinator. For information on our other programs, visit the Professional Writing Program Web Site.

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