Requirements for Admission

• A distinguished undergraduate record with significant preparation in English
• Three recommendations, with at least two from former teachers familiar with the applicant’s most recent academic work
• A 2000-3000 word (approximately 7-10 pages) critical essay written in the last four years that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to read and write critically about literary texts. Students interested in the creative writing concentration should include 6 poems or 2 short stories in addition to their critical essay
• A 1200 word personal statement that explains the applicant’s intellectual, professional, and personal reasons for wishing to pursue the advanced study of English
  GREs are strongly encouraged, but not required

Application forms may be requested from the Office of Graduate Admissions at www.umb.edu/admission/graduate. For fall semester admission, applications are due by May 1st; for spring semester admission, November 1st. Later applications may be considered on a rolling basis.