PS Goals statement (must be uploaded into online application): Please include in your statement which emphasis area(s) (organizational, intercultural, interpersonal, rhetoric or performance studies) you wish to pursue. Please also mention any of our Strategic Initiatives that interest you. GPA You must have maintained a “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) grade point average (GPA) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate course work. If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, your application may still be considered. CV Your current CV is also required. Fee A $70 application fee ($90 for international students): payable online RL Three letters of recommendation: Must be sent directly from the recommenders via email to PHDCOMAPP@asu.edu. At least two of these should be from references who know your academic potential and achievement. The Hugh Downs School does not use a recommendation form. Ensure that your recommenders send their letters to PHDCOMAPP@asu.edu by the deadline date of January 5. Transcript Transcripts: one official copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts. All items sent to Graduate Admissions (via U.S. mail) must be addressed to: Arizona State University Graduate Admission Services P.O. Box 870112 Tempe, Arizona 85287-0112 (If sending by FedEx, DHL, or UPS, please use this address: Graduate Admission Services, Arizona State University, 1151 S. Forest Avenue, #SSV112, Tempe, AZ 85287-0112)