Application Policies and Procedures
The Department of Communication Studies limits the size of the graduate program, so admissions depend on a student's rank relative to other applicants. In addition, the department's minimum requirements are a grade point average of 3.2 or better in undergraduate course work (assuming a 4.0 point scale), a combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE, and a minimum score of 3.5 on the analytical writing section of the GRE. Up to a point, lower GRE scores may be offset by a higher grade point average and vice versa. Other mitigating factors may be taken into account in individual cases. We do look carefully at all credentials.
To apply to the graduate program, please read the information posted on the Graduate School website and then complete the online application.
The following additional application materials should be sent directly to the Department of Communication Studies in one packet:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation that attest to your academic abilities and past performance. Have the authors of your letters seal the envelope and sign across the seal.
- A one-page statement outlining the reasons for seeking a master's degree in communication studies.
- A writing sample: Any academic essay or report that you are especially proud of.
After you have gathered these items, place them in a single envelope and mail them to:
Dr. Steve Yoshimura, Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Communication Studies
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
Applicants for Fall Semester are encouraged to submit their materials by February 1. Although applications received after this date will be considered, teaching assistantships are typically awarded to those applicants who submit materials by February 1. Applicants for Spring Semester should submit their materials by November 1.
