Graduate Admissions

Application Process

The application deadline is December 15th.

Applying for admission is a two step process:

Step 1

Apply to the Graduate School. You'll need to:

  1. Fill out the Graduate School Degree application.
  2. Enter your Statement of Purpose directly to the application.
  3. Ensure that official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies are delivered to the Graduate School.
  4. Pay the application fee. You can pay the fee online with a credit card.

Visit http://www.graduateschool.uwm.edu/students/prospective/apply/ to start the application to the Graduate School. Completing your Graduate School application online is highly recommended. Once your Graduate School application is complete, it is sent to the Department of English for further review.

Step 2

Apply to the Department of English.

  1. Use the Instructions and Form for Domestic Applicants (Word 233k, PDF 194k) to complete the application to the Department of English.
  2. Ensure that you carefully follow the instructions on the above form for submitting materials to the Department of English.
  3. You can apply for a Teaching Assistantship on the Department of English admissions application (included on the Instructions and Form for Domestic Applicants Form above).

International Applicants Only:

Application Process:

Applying for admission is a two step process:

Step 1

Contact the Center for International Education (CIE).

  1. Visit http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CIE to begin your application. Follow the link to International Admissions.

Step 2

Apply to the Department of English.

  1. Use the Instructions and Form for International Applicants (Word 233k, PDF 206k)to complete the International student application.
  2. Ensure that you carefully follow the instructions on the above form for submitting materials to the Department of English.
  3. You can apply for a Teaching Assistantship on the Department of English admissions application (included on the Instructions for International Applicants Form above).

Application Deadlines:

Applications must be completed by December 15 to be considered for admission in the following fall semester. All plans accept applications for fall entry. Plan G (Professional Writing) has a second deadline on April 1 for MA applicants who are not seeking teaching assistantships or fellowships. See the Department of English application form for more information.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Application Tips:

  • Complete and deliver your Graduate School and Department of English applications by the deadlines posted above. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials are received by the deadline and that all materials are sent to the proper recipients. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Complete your Graduate School application entirely online. It will save you time and it will facilitate processing.
  • Follow up on your Graduate School online application to ensure that it is complete and has been received by the Department of English.
  • Follow up with the Department of English to ensure that writing samples, letters of recommendation and Department application have been received.
  • If you are an International student, follow up with CIE and the Department of English to ensure that all materials submitted have been received.
  • Do not send materials requested by the Graduate School or CIE to the Department of English. Do not send materials requested by the Department of English to the Graduate School or to CIE.