MA Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at University of Cincinnati

Entry requirements

Your application should include the following information: Personal essay (approx. 1-2 double-spaced pages), in which you demonstrate your personal and intellectual commitment to women's, gender, and sexuality studies, your potential to succeed in a research-oriented graduate program, and your professional goals consistent with advanced work in the field. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can address your work in women's, gender, and sexuality studies and/or your research-oriented work Writing sample: In most cases, this will be an essay or research paper about women, gender, and/or sexuality-related issues written for a prior college course. Applicants returning to university after a period of absence should confer with the Graduate Director about the possibility of submitting another type of writing sample, such as a grant application, magazine article, or letter to the editor. Unofficial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate courses are required for the admission application. Applications should be complete by January 15 if you wish to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship. Initial notification of admission and financial aid will be made by late February or early March. If space allows, we will consider complete applications for admission (without funding) up to March 31.