Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies Indiana University East Program Application Guidelines 2018-2019 We are pleased with your interest in our graduate certificate program. As you begin the application for admission process, we wish to ensure that you are familiar with the minimum requirements for admission to graduate certificate study in English. It is important to recognize that although satisfaction of these basic requirements does not guarantee graduate admission, failure to satisfy these requirements may lead to automatic denial of admission. Below the process for applying to the program are detailed. Two Applications to Complete 1) Program Application: Complete the application below, pasting in your statement of purpose and CV after the application. Include all items as a single word document. Submit the application as an email attachment to the Office of Graduate Programs in English at edhelton@iue.edu. 2) Indiana University Application: Complete the online application for the Graduate Certificate Program within Indiana University. There is a small application fee. The application can be found at the following: https://sisjee.iu.edu/sisad-prd/p/guest.do?methodtocall=start&inst=iueaa&career=grad Transcripts Official transcripts in hard copy form are required to support the program application. You must submit an official transcript to show receipt of a terminal baccalaureate or master s degree. If a transcript is not in English, you must provide an official English translation certified by the college or university. An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the original seal of the issuing institution. Send the transcript to the program yourself along with your other application materials. The transcripts can be sent in an envelope sealed by the registrar. Transcripts cannot be returned. Send official transcripts through regular mail to the Office of Graduate Programs in English, Edwina Helton, IU East, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, Indiana, 47374. Admission Decisions Regular admission decisions are typically made within two weeks of the application due date. Late admission is a possibility provided seats are open. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for confirmation that late admissions are being taken. Applications will not be considered until all the required materials have been received. See chart below for suggested regular admission application due dates: 1
Summer 2018 Fall 2018 Spring 2019 U.S. Citizen April 15 August 15 November 15 International April 15 August 15 November 15 Graduate Certificate Basic Requirements Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 or equivalent required. Additional International Applicant Requirements: TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers: Minimum Internet-Based Test (IBT) Overall Score Required: 70 With the following minimum section requirements: Reading: 17 Listening: 12 Speaking: 25 Writing: 17 IELTS (Academic Module): An alternative to the TOEFL, scores of 5.5 or higher will be accepted Contact for Questions: Edwina Helton, Director, Graduate Programs in English, Whitewater Hall 269, Phone (765) 973-8222, Email: edhelton@iue.edu Send Application to the Office of Graduate Programs in English: Print copies of Transcripts are to be mailed to the Office of Graduate Programs in English: edhelton@iue.edu Edwina Helton, Director Graduate Programs in English IU East, Whitewater Hall 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 2
Application for the Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies Indiana University East Directions: Complete parts A and B below. Return this application by email with subject line Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies Application to edhelton@iue.edu Part A: Background and Educational History Legal Name Last Name First Name Middle Date of Birth Month Day Year Place of Birth Permanent Home Address Sex Male Female Street Address Street Address (continued) Please indicate if you are: Hispanic or Latino Please select one or more of the following, as applicable: American Indian or Alaskan Indian City State Zip or Postal Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Country Pacific Islander White Current Mailing Address (From/To / / - / / ) Citizenship US Citizen Resident Alien (Immigrant) Street Address Street Address (continued) City State Zip or Postal Visa Type Country of Citizenship Non Resident Alien Country Country of Citizenship Is English Your Native Language Yes No 3
Preferred Program Start Time Fall Spring Summer 20 Contact Information: Email: Home Phone: ( ) - Cell Phone: ( ) - Work Phone: ( ) - Degrees Obtained (List most recent first) Overall GPA Dates Attended From: Month/Year To: Month/Year Colleges and Universities Attended (List most recent first) Dates Attended From: Month/Year To: Month/Year Indiana University East provides educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of their economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran s status, age, marital or parental status, or national origin. I hereby affirm that all information supplied on this form and within all the supporting documents is complete and accurate. I agree to inform The Office of Graduate Programs in English of any change in my plans to attend Indiana University East. I understand that withholding information requested or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission or enrollment. Signed Date 4
Part B: Statement of Purpose Include below a statement of 200-300 words focused on your purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study, your reasons for wanting to study at Indiana University East, and your research interests, professional plans, and career goals. You also may explain any special circumstances applicable to your background and elaborate on your scholarly publications, awards, achievements, abilities, and/or professional history. Part C: Curriculum Vitae Include below your curriculum vitae. Return this Application by email with Subject Line Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies Application to edhelton@iue.edu 5