Admissions Deadlines
The SIUC Department of Linguistics accepts applications for Fall terms, but we do not have an exact admission deadline (applications received four weeks before the Fall term are not likely to be processed in time to enroll in classes for that term). It is best to apply as early as possible (e.g., early in the Spring term that precedes the Fall term in which you wish to apply). To be considered for a University Fellowship (MA students are eligible for the Graduate Dean's Fellowship or the Master's Fellowship), applications should be completed no later than February 1. To be considered for a teaching assistantship, applications should be received by March 1.
How to Apply
To apply, go to the Graduate School Website or go directly to the Online Application.
All materials may be submitted online, including the following:
1. Application form
2. Personal Statement
3. Three letters of Recommendation
4. TOEFL/ILTS scores (if applicable)
5. GRE scores (only if you desire to be considered for a University Fellowship)
6. $50 applicaiton fee (paid by credit card to the Graduate Schools)
7. Transcripts of all college work.
Admissions Requirements:
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Undergraduate GPA
Applicants for admission to either degree program, in addition to meeting the requirements for admission to the Graduate School, are expected to have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0). Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 may be granted conditional admission. However, students admitted on a conditional basis must earn a graduate GPA of 3.0 after the first 12 hours of letter-graded course work; failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the program.
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Foreign Language Requirement
All students who are native speakers of English must have completed at least one semester of study of a foreign language within the preceding five years (excluding high school) and have achieved a grade of B or better. Those students who have achieved proficiency in a foreign language by means other than graded academic study must demonstrate that they have achieved a minimum level of novice-mid as defined in the proficiency guidelines published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Students may also fulfill this requirement by taking one semester of a foreign language with a grade of B or better while they are enrolled in their MA program. In recognition of their experience in learning English, international students who have learned English as a second or foreign language are exempt from this requirement.
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Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 USD must be submitted with the admission application. This fee may be paid with a credit card through our online application process. There is also an option to pay by check or money order when you apply online.
Additional Requirements for International Students:
If you are an International Student, you will also need to submit:
- A photocopy of your passport page;
- Your Official TOEFL or IELTS score (see below); and
- Aa Financial Statement Form for International Graduates Students with attachments (or an appropriate bank statement).
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TOEFL / IELTS and conditional admissions
International student applicants who are not native speakers of English must achieve a score of at least 570 (paper) or 230 (computer) or 88 (internet based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 6.5 or greater on the IELTS. If you do not have an admissible IELTS or TOEFL score, then your admission to the Graduate School is processed as a conditional admission. You must complete our intensive English program (Center for English as a Second Language: CESL) before begining the MA program. You must take and pass all required CESL classes including GSE (Graduate Student English) with a minumum of 500 TOEFL before beginning the graduate degree programs.
