Admissions Requirements

Applicants must provide the following:

• Transcripts from each college or university attended indicating you have attained at least a bachelor's degree. Admission standards to UC Irvine require a 3.0 GPA, but some special considerations may apply
• Three confidential letters of recommendation that speak to your ability to perform in a post graduate academic program are especially useful. These letters should be from professors, supervisors, or others (no family) who can attest to your work ethic, analytical thinking, communication skills, leadership potential, motivation, and commitment
• Scores from the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) General Test (UCI code: R4859). No minimum scores have been established for admission
• A personal statement demonstrating your writing ability and clarity of thought, describing your previous goals and achievements, your current goals, and how the degree will help you achieve them

The committee members will carefully consider each element of your application in balance, as they are seeking well-rounded degree candidates with a proven history of academic and/or professional success. Your personal statement is a critical element of the application process — an opportunity to describe your academic history and your career path. The committee is especially interested in the demonstration of your ability to think analytically and act strategically. Your letters of recommendation are another important part of the process and you should choose recommenders who can write clear statements about your character, achievements, and abilities.

Once you have completed your online application and provided all materials listed above, the Admissions Committee will begin reviewing your packet. The application deadline is April 18, 2008. You are strongly encouraged to enroll as early as possible to ensure your space in the program while your materials undergo review.