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
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.
Required Essays and Statements
Essays and Statements
Personal Statement Instructions
Each applicant must submit a statement of professional goals; the statement should be approximately 2-3 pages, typed and double-spaced. Please discuss the following in your statement: (1) Personal, educational, and employment experiences that have shaped your desire for advanced study. (2) Professional objectives and how you arrived at them. (3) What you hope to obtain from your chosen concentration and how you intend to apply it professionally. Note: if there is a specific faculty member with whom you would like to work, based on your research interests, please mention and discuss in this statement.
Diversity Statement Instructions
Please discuss the following in your 2-3 page, typed, and double-spaced statement: Reflect on your view of equity, diversity, and social justice and what that means for you as a future professional in the library and information field. This may include:
• Any concerns and opportunities for equity, diversity, and social justice within the library and information field.
• Any personal, academic, and/or professional experiences that have shaped your understanding and commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice in the library and information field.
Résumé
Résumé Instructions
The résumé (or C.V.) should include work experience, research, and/or volunteer work.
