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How Submit

Graduate School Admission Application

A complete Admission Application means you will be considered for admission AND departmental funding. You do not need to submit a separate funding application.

On-line submission

Department of History Graduate Program Additional Application

A required document found on the History Department’s website which provides us with important information about your research interests specific to the History Department.

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‘Graduate Program Supplementary Information’

Statement #1 Research Statement

It should be carefully crafted, typed and approximately 500 words. Describe your specific interests and goals within the field of history, being specific about your particular areas of interest.   Indicate how your academic and other preparation will aid you in undertaking such study. Explain why this History Department is a suitable place for you to pursue your studies. If there is a particular faculty member with whom you wish to study, please give that person's name and explain why you want to study with that person.

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Writing Sample

Clearly label the 10-30 page sample. An undergraduate research paper, chapter from a senior or Master's thesis, or published article would be appropriate. Ideally, it should give evidence of your research and writing ability. If you send part of a long thesis, please briefly explain how the part fits in to the whole.

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Letters of Recommendation

Three letters are necessary. Please use the online system through the Graduate School application to identify your recommenders. We prefer that recommenders submit online, but recommenders also have the option of mailing the recommendation by placing the letter in an envelope with a signed Recommendation Waiver Form (through The Graduate School online recommendation system), then seal and sign across the seal. We prefer letters from academic references over letters from nonacademic employers.

Request Online or Mail Directly to Department

Transcripts

Official transcript from each college/university attended. Send to: 
The Graduate School Admissions Office
309 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant Street
Minneapolis, MN 55455

The Department of History also needs a copy of your transcripts, although they do not need to be official. Please upload into the Other Information option in the ‘Graduate Program Supplementary Information’ screen, or you can send it to the department:
History Department Graduate Studies Office
1110 Heller Hall
271 19th Avenue South

Sent Directly from Institution to the Graduate School

Upload to ‘Graduate Program Supplementary Information’ or
Sent Directly to the History Department

GRE Scores

Official scores required.

Sent Directly from ETS

TOEFL Scores

Required of all international applicants whose native language is not English; official scores required.

Sent Directly from ETS if applicable

Diversity Fellowship Statement (Optional)

Interdisciplinary Fellowship Statement (Optional)

If you believe you qualify for the DOVE (Diversity Of Views and Experiences) Fellowship and would like to be considered for nomination, please submit a statement explaining your candidacy.  Please label it Diversity Fellowship Statement.

DOVE Fellowship

If you believe you qualify for an ICGC (Interdisciplinary Center for Global Change) Fellowship and would like to be considered for nomination, please submit a statement explaining your candidacy.  Please label it Interdisciplinary Fellowship Statement.

ICGC Fellowships

Upload ‘Diversity Fellowship’ Statement, addressing DOVE fellowships if you feel you qualify

Upload ‘Interdisciplinary Fellowship’ Statement, addressing ICGC fellowships if you feel you qualify

Extenuating Circumstances Statement

If you wish to Explain any extenuating circumstances that might come up in the application materials, please submit this document. This is uploaded into the ‘Graduate Program Supplementary Information’ screen on The Graduate School application.

Upload Extenuating Circumstances Statement