Rhetoric and Philosophy of Communication

Step 1.

Submit an online application for your graduate degree program.
Check your program\'s application deadline and submit all materials by the date listed. Begin the application process at least a month before application deadline.
Select your academic program of interest carefully. The Graduate School cannot make any changes to your applied program once we receive your application credentials and begin review of your application.

Step 2.

We will accept your supporting application materials through Interfolio at www.interfolio.com.

Register for an Interfolio account using the e-mail address you used on your Duquesne online application. Interfolio charges a $19 fee to create an account and a one-time $6 delivery fee. Additional deliveries are free of charge.

Request, gather, and upload the following documents individually to your Interfolio account and submit them electronically to the Graduate School. Submitting all documents in one delivery is recommended to ensure faster processing.

- Official Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Transcripts

Each transcript must indicate what degree you received and when it was conferred. If you are in the process of completing a degree, you may submit an up-to-date transcript with your application, followed by a final, official transcript upon enrollment as a Duquesne University graduate student. Although not required, you should also submit transcripts for any additional undergraduate or graduate coursework.
The Graduate School only accepts transcripts that are submitted through Interfolio. If you are admitted and enroll, you must submit hard copies of your official, final transcript(s) documenting your previous college and/or university coursework and degree(s). However, if you already have an official, sealed, hard copy transcript, you may mail it directly to the Graduate School and you will not need to submit it to Interfolio.

- Letters of Recommendation

The Graduate School requires three letters of recommendation from people who can comment authoritatively on your academic achievements and/or work or internship experience related to your program. Visit your program\'s website for specific instructions related to letters of recommendation. Make sure to give your recommenders enough time to complete the letters prior to your application deadline.

Letters of Recommendation are only accepted through Interfolio. No other electronic submission of a letter of recommendation is acceptable. To request a letter, follow Interfolio\'s instructions. To ensure that your recommenders receive the letter request, please inform them that the request will come , with your name in the "From" field. Your recommenders can return letters to Interfolio electronically or by mail. If you prefer, your recommenders may mail the original letter directly to the Graduate School in a signed, sealed envelope.

- Personal Statement

Your personal statement should describe your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to your program\'s admission committee. Some programs require you to address specific questions, so make sure to check your program\'s website.
Submit your typed document through Interfolio. Be sure you choose the appropriate document type when uploading. You may also submit a hard copy of the statement directly to the Graduate School.

- Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Your up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include your name, contact information, educational degrees and certificates, and your work and volunteer experience listed in reverse chronological order. You should also include additional information relevant to your program, such as research experience, published works, grants or fellowships, awards, professional associations and professional licenses.
Submit your typed document through Interfolio. Be sure you choose the appropriate document type when uploading. You may also submit a hard copy of the resume directly to the Graduate School.

- Writing Sample (not required for all programs; check your specific program for additional requirements).

Step 3.

Submit official test scores electronically. Duquesne University\'s code is 2196. Test scores are received electronically from ETS (Educational Testing Services); paper copy is not necessary or accepted. Allow at least 1 week for application updating.

All students: Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores.
International Students: Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Step 4.

Submit program-specific documents to your graduate program.
If your program requires additional documents such as an application addendum, print and complete it and send it directly to the program.