1. Official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). For information on the GRE, go to http://www.gre.org. You can also call 1-800-473-2255 to schedule an appointment for the test.
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies. Successful applicants in the past have had undergraduate grade point averages over the last two years of undergraduate study that range from 2.75 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. For international students whose native language is not English, official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required. Successful applicants have had a paper-based total TOEFL score of 560 or above, with no section score lower than 54, or a computer-based total TOEFL score of 220 or above, with no section score lower than 21. Information on the TOEFL is available at http://www.toefl.org. International students need to apply through the International Admissions Office.
4. A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation by a professional in the field who is able to comment on the student's preparation to engage in graduate studies.

See the "Admission Requirements" section of the USM Graduate Bulletin (see Introduction section) for other general requirements. Conditional admission may be considered for applicants whose undergraduate grade point average and/or test scores are marginal, but who show promise for success in graduate studies. The requirements for a change to regular admission will be stated at the time of acceptance into the program.

Applicants to the French and Spanish emphases should have an undergraduate degree in the language or present evidence of equivalent language experience. In cases where an applicant does not an adequate background in the emphasis language, conditional admission may be granted with undergraduate language requirements set for full admission; such graduate students can begin MATL core courses while completing the prerequisites.

Application Deadlines
March 15: Priority consideration deadline financial aid for the following fall semester
April 10: Priority application deadline for Summer
March 15: Priority application for Graduate Work Study and other financial aid for Fall
August 3: Application deadline for Fall
December 8: Application deadline for Spring

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