Requirements

We strongly encourage applicants to reach out to a particular faculty member with whom they share research interests. This is an excellent way to learn more about faculty research, as well as the department and UMaine more generally. For PhD admissions, we admit only those students who we feel demonstrate a clear fit with our faculty strengths, which is particularly important given our relatively small size. Please reach out to the graduate coordinator listed below with any questions.

Complete application materials must include:

1. A completed Graduate School application,
2. Three letters of recommendation,
3. Official transcripts of completed coursework at the undergraduate and graduate level,
4. A writing sample,
5. and an official TOEFL score if previous graduate-level instruction was not in English.

Submission of an official transcript of your GRE scores is optional.

Ph.D. applicants must also provide a cover letter that includes:

1. The concentration area desired (e.g., Communication with a concentration in History).
2. A rationale for pursuing a degree that synthesizes these disciplines (i.e., answer “Why Communication & History?” and indicate the kind of research the applicant wishes to pursue, including possible topics and methodological approaches). We also encourage applicants to describe any correspondence they have had with CMJ faculty members about their desired plan.
3. An explanation of the applicant’s background in Communication and in the concentration.

You are responsible for monitoring the completion of your application in a timely manner. Please contact the graduate coordinator listed below with any questions.

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