If you're interested in applying to our M.M.C. program at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, here’s what you’ll need to provide to the Graduate School, which processes the applications.
To apply, you'll need:
- A completed online application.
- 3 letters of recommendation (including at least 2 from academic references)
- Official academic transcripts (from all previously attended colleges)
- Written personal statement, including objectives, experiences, and goals
- Resume
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Writing Sample preferably showing potential success in program: although more writing samples are not required, additional ones and examples of professional work may be uploaded in the “Additional Supporting Documents” section of the application.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic scores (for applicants without a degree from an English-speaking institution)
- Applicants who are from a country where English is an official language or have earned a degree in a country where English is an official language are eligible for an exemption from this requirement.
- International applicants should review the International Applicants page for information regarding additional application requirements
- GRE scores are not required.
Effective Fall 2027, the application must be submitted online and requires payment of a $50 fee. Your application will not be processed at the Graduate School until the fee is paid. It is best to pay the fee online with a credit or debit card. You may submit supporting documents after submitting your application. Your application will not be reviewed until all required documents are received before the deadline. It’s best to arrange for document transfers and transcripts well in advance of the application deadline.
Deadlines
M.M.C. On Campus Deadlines
Applications submitted by the priority deadline have top consideration for admission
and limited graduate assistantships.
| Term | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | October 15 | |
| Fall | February 1 | April 1 |
M.M.C. Online Deadlines
Applications submitted by the priority deadline have top consideration for admission.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to each deadline. M.M.C. Online
students are not eligible for graduate assistantships in the School of Journalism
and Mass Communications.
| Term | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | February 1 | April 1 |
| Fall | April 1 | July 1 |
Competency Requirement
Admitted students must be competent in statistical reasoning. If you haven't completed a course in descriptive or inferential statistics, we require you to attend a two-day virtual workshop, which is offered in early August each year. The online workshop is not for credit and there is no cost.
Acceptance
Once you've completed your online application, submit your forms and documentation to the Graduate School, along with your application fee. Your application won't be reviewed until everything is received. It's best to arrange for document transfers and transcripts well in advance of the application deadline.
Your application will be reviewed by the school's Admissions Committee, which will then make a recommendation to the Graduate School. You will be notified by the Graduate School as to whether you have been admitted.
Typically, students who are admitted to the M.M.C. program have:
- At least a 3.0 grade point average
- If you are an international student, you will need to take one of the following English proficiency exams:
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- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Minimum score of 90 (for tests taken before January 21, 2026)
- Minimum score of 5 (for tests taken after January 21, 2026)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum score of 6.5
- Duolingo English Test
- Minimum score of 120
- PTE Academic Test
- Minimum score of 53
- Those from a country where English is an official language or who have earned a degree in a country where English is an official language are eligible for an exemption from this requirement.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Typically, students exceed these marks, but exceptions are made for those who are unusually promising in other ways, such as overcoming formidable odds or having years of solid professional experience.