In addition to the University’s required application materials, applicants should review the information below for additional expectations or application requirements.

Application Deadline:

To receive full consideration for financial aid, please submit your application by December 13, 2022.  Further applications will be considered for admission on a rolling basis through May 9, 2023.

Area of Interest:

Area of Interest is a required field in the application.  Please indicate there whether you wish to pursue the Chinese track or the Interdisciplinary track.

Statement of Purpose Page:

The statement of purpose is an opportunity for you to give the reviewers of your application an understanding of your academic background and interests. In it, you should introduce yourself and your area of interest and briefly explain why you want to pursue a graduate degree in this field. You should also describe your academic training, research experience, relevant academic work, and related internship or work experience in this field. Please demonstrate your understanding of our program and the resources at our university, and explain why you are a good fit. You might conclude by outlining your professional goals after completion of your graduate degree.