How to apply to the Journalism Graduate Program
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FALL 2009 IS DECEMBER 15, 2008.
Applications are considered for fall admission only; we do not admit new students for the spring or summer semesters.
Go to the web site for the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) at http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/ and read the directions at the link for “How to Apply.”
• Complete the ApplyTexas application Note that you will submit your statement of purpose electronically, as part of the application. Also, you will be asked to enter the names and email addresses of the individuals you have asked to write letters of recommendation for you.
• Pay the fee ($50 for US applicants; $75 for international applicants)
• Submit transcripts to GIAC
• Submit official test scores—GRE, and TOEFL or IELTS (if required)
Submit the following items to the School of Journalism. All items should be sent as email attachments to the graduate coordinator at lisa.jaskolka@austin.utexas.edu.
• Journalism application coversheet click here to download.
• Resume Include your educational and work background, experience with student publications, part-time, and volunteer work.
• Writing sample Doctoral applicants should submit a copy of thesis chapters. Writing samples are optional for master;s applicants, but are encouraged.
• Photojournalism students only Each portfolio should contain 20 to 24 images in the jpeg format. Do not send Tiff images. Please submit your photos on CD formatted to be read on a Macintosh computer. Prepare your images in jpeg format no larger than 6” x 9” and 100 dpi. Do not put images in multiple folders. We are interested in images that deal with people and that show your storytelling skills. Please do not send vacation-type images. The ideal portfolio would be a number of your best single images and a 6 to 8 image photo story. Be sure to supply caption material for all images.
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