PhD English at University of Cincinnati

Entry requirements

Step One: Online Application You will be required to submit the following materials as part of the Online Application : All applications are given careful and individual review. In some cases, students who do not meet the GPA requirement may be admitted. Letter of Intent: state academic goals and professional objectives (1-2 pages double spaced). Curriculum Vitae Writing samples (combine all samples into one document): Literature Track: Critical writing sample - a literary analysis or research paper totaling 20 pages Creative Writing Track: Creative writing sample - a chapter of a novel, a short story or stories, pages of poetry, or creative nonfiction totaling 15-20 pages Critical writing sample - a literary analysis or a research paper totaling 10-15 pages. Excerpts of longer work are acceptable. Rhetoric & Composition Track: Critical writing sample - pedagogical and/or rhetorical analysis, research paper, or literary analysis totaling 15-20 pages Unofficial transcripts from all universities and/or colleges attended should be uploaded to the Online Application Step Two: Required Supplementary Materials Three letters of recommendation: Recommenders will submit letters through the Online Application system. Proof of English Proficiency is required of all applicants whose native language is not English.