PhD Program
in Information Studies - Application Process
*Completed applications received by January 15th for the following academic year will be given first consideration.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
The Graduate School requires the following material for all graduate programs:
- Graduate School application form
- Transcripts
- Reasons statement
- For International students whose are required to demonstrate English proficiency: 550 TOEFL (written) or the equivalent
- Application fee
For complete details on Graduate School Admission Requirements, please visit: http://www.graduateschool.uwm.edu/students/prospective/admission/
- SCHOOL OF INFORMATION STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program in regular status:
- SOIS Ph.D. Application Form
- Have a cumulative GPA in course work for the Master's degree of at least 3.5 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants possessing a Master of Library and Information Science (or an equivalent degree) are preferred. Applicants with a master’s degree in an allied discipline are encouraged to apply, but must complete the four required courses of the MLIS program in addition to the regular course requirements.
- Submit verbal and quantitative scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years.
- Submit three letters of recommendation from qualified persons who can attest to the applicant’s aptitude for doctoral study. At least one letter must be from an academic who holds faculty status at a university or college and possesses an earned doctorate.
- Submit a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's analytical and critical thinking skills. This may take the form of a published research paper, term paper from a previous graduate program, or earlier completed thesis.
- Applicants are encouraged to bring at least two years of relevant professional experience prior to entering the PhD program
Your SOIS application form, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and writing sample should be sent directly to the School of Information Studies at:
School of Information Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI U.S.A. 53201
Applicants lacking the requisite GPA or academic area may be considered for admission on probation, and may be required to complete preparatory coursework.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP / EMPLOYMENT
Application for Graduate Assistantship / Employment
PROGRAM FORMS
- SOIS Ph.D. Program of Studies Form
- SOIS Ph.D. Student Progress Form
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