A complete application must contain the following items: a properly completed admissions form, official GRE scores, transcripts from all colleges previously attended, a writing sample, and at least two letters of recommendation. Foreign students are required to submit TOEFL scores as well.

The application process is very competitive. Chances of admission are much improved if the applicant successfully completed a strong undergraduate philosophy major. High GRE scores and undergraduate grade point averages help, too. Strong letters of recommendation from philosophy instructors are important.

Although there are exceptions in certain special cases, we rarely admit new students to our MA Program. We are happy to consider applications from students who have completed MAs in philosophy elsewhere.

Application forms can be filled out and submitted electronically. Writing samples, letters of recommendation, and transcripts must be submitted on paper.

The deadline for submission of applications for September, 2008 is February 1, 2008. We will consider late applications, but it is less likely that financial aid will be available to any applicant whose application arrives here late.

Summary Admissions Data (for class entering fall of 2007)

Number of Ph.D. program applications received – 130
Number of incoming Ph.D. students sought – 6
Number of Ph.D. applicants offered admission – 23
Number of students entering the Ph.D. program – 7