
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the student’s undergraduate major, documented by an official transcript. Applicants are expected to have been English majors, but admission also is considered for those who otherwise demonstrate the competency necessary for successful graduate work in English.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, normally with a minimum score of 500 in either the verbal or the quantitative section and 4.0 in analytical writing. Applicants are encouraged to take the examination by December of the year before admission.
Three letters of recommendation.
Follow the IUPUI application procedure. Note: If you have already submitted an application for a graduate or certificate program in English at IUPUI, you will need to use a new pin and password. If this is the case, please contact Pat King so she can waive the application fee.
M.A. students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).