History

A. In order to apply to the graduate program in history you must also be accepted as a graduate student by the university. The FSU Office of Graduate Studies has all of this information online, including university admissions and readmissions deadlines. If you are interested in submitting a graduate application, then go to the FSU Admissions Office online graduate student application to begin this process.
In addition to the University application, you must include: 1) a statement of purpose (200-500 words) describing your long-term goals, as well as your desired major area of historical study at FSU (specify both time and region). List up to three faculty members with whom you would like to work. Please visit our Faculty & Staff pages for a list of our faculty. In addition, indicate whether you would like to be considered for a departmental assistantship/fellowship; 2) a writing sample of at least 1200 words in length, preferably one demonstrating your facility with primary documents; 3) a Curriculum Vitae or Resum\xc3\xa9 to include your honors (scholarships, fellowships, academic honors), publications (if appropriate), professional experience (museum volunteer, secondary school teacher, etc.), foreign language(s) taken (indicate the language, level, year, grade and institution).
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from professors who are familiar with your academic work, must be submitted online as part of your University Online Application.
The deadline for Fall admission is December 1.