Program Requirements:

• M.A. in English or equivalent
• 2.75 overall GPA
• 3.00 in previous English courses

Application Procedure:

Applications must be complete by February 1 each year for admission to Fall term. Admissions are based on previous academic work, letters of recommendation, a research-based writing sample, statement of purpose, and GRE scores. The Statement of Purpose should address the applicant's "fit" with this program. Kent State University is now processing all applications online. Here is the general procedure for all applications.

A. Complete the Department of English Graduate Application Form so that we can track your application through the official Online Application process.

B. Complete the Kent State University Online Application:

1. Start at the Kent State Admissions Application site: Apply Now
2. At this page scroll down to and click on “Graduate Admissions”; if you are an international student, click on "International Admissions."
3. At this page ("Step 1), select the degree program type you are applying to: i.e. “masters” or “doctoral.”
4. Read and follow the instructions under “Step 2.” 
   

   Domestic student applications are processed through "Research and Graduate Studies" and all required materials should be sent directly to this address:

   Research and Graduate Studies (RAGS)
   Office of Graduate Services
   116 Cartwright Hall
   Kent State University
   PO Box 5190
   Kent OH 44242-0001

    International student applications are all processed through the Office of International Affairs:

   Office of International Affairs (OIA)    or     E-mail to intladm@kent.edu
   Van Campen Hall
   Kent State University
   PO Box 5190
   Kent OH 44242-0001

   Transcripts must be sent directly by your current institution's Registrar to the appropriate address above. Additional information (such as guidelines for the Statement of Goals) is posted under each program in the department (use links below).

5. Proceed to “Step 3” which is “apply now.”  Follow the instructions on the subsequent pages. (You may complete part of the application and return later to complete it if you need to do so: information will be saved.)

C. Your Application will require these materials, sent to RAGS (or OIA if international applicant):

• 3 letters of recommendation (referees mail letters directly)
• GRE scores (general test required; subject test strongly recommended)
• Transcripts from all colleges attended (sent directly by your registrar)
• Statement of Focus or Goals (200-500 words; send via mail or submit by pasting into online application form)
• Writing sample, ordinarily a critical essay of 8-10 pages from an undergraduate or graduate class (send via mail).
• If applying for a graduate assistantship or teaching fellowship, print the Application for Assistantship and send to Graduate Secretary in English.
• Application Fee (Submit online)
  
  Because printed materials will be scanned for review, try to send materials well in advance of the application dates or send materials electronically when possible.

D. Review Application Status: After you have submitted your application, you can always go back to Apply Now (login link at bottom of page) to view the status of your application to view which materials have been received and what is still missing from your application.  Only completed applications will be considered for admission and/or assistantships.

Application Deadlines:

• All Ph.D. applications: February 1

Graduate Application Contact Information:

Dawn Lashua Graduate Secretary Department of English Kent State University P.O.Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 (330) 672-1708 Contact

Raymond Craig Graduate Studies Coordinator Department of English Kent State University P.O.Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 (330) 672-2676 Contact

Research and Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Services Kent State University P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 (330) 672-2661 International Applicants: Contact OIA