Admissions
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:
- Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
- If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
- If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to InternationalAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL 61790-6180.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Graduate School Admission Requirements.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
To apply to this program, you must submit:
- a current resume or curriculum vitae
- a writing sample, preferably a paper from a sociology course or other college course
- names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation
- a statement of purpose explaining your career goals and why you are applying to this program
International students must provide an official TOEFL/IELTS score.
Admissions decisions consider the compatibility of your proposed research with the expertise of our faculty.
Admission Dates and Deadlines
Term | Application Deadline |
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Fall (August) | Not accepting applications |
Spring (January) | Not accepting applications |
Graduate Coordinator
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Ryan Gray | Schroeder 357 | krgray2@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8669 |