Transcripts
Transcripts
We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.
Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of
the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education
system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the
application is processed.
Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Academic recommendations preferred. Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.
Required Essays and Statements
Essays and Statements
Personal Statement Instructions
Personal statements should be 2 pages maximum and should address the applicant's past academic experience, future scholarly goals, and their suitability for graduate study and research in our program.
Résumé
Résumé Instructions
The résumé (or C.V.) should minimally include the applicant's educational history, work experience, academic experience (including research opportunities or presentations), selected publications, and/or volunteer work.
Writing Sample
Writing Sample Instructions
Please submit a writing sample demonstrating your ability to write analytically about literary works. For your academic writing sample, we recommend that you submit a 25-page close-reading of a text that takes into account secondary (critical) sources or a comparative paper.