PS The letter of intent should be brief, approximately 500 words, and should include your areas of interest within political science, why you want to pursue a graduate degree in political science and any other information relevant to the admissions decision that you would like the review committee to consider, such as career objectives or previous experience. GPA At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. CV Resume:An accumulation of education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments. Fee All International graduate applications are charged a $65 processing fee.Graduate students may apply to more than one department; however, a separate, complete applications must be submitted for each department desired. Only one application fee is charged if applications are for the same semester and year, with a maximum of two departmental applications applied for each application fee.If you filled out your first application online, you will need to download a second application and send it in to the Admissions Office. Include a written statement that it is your second application and no fee should be required. RL You will need to have a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation sent to the department directly from the individuals writing your recommendations. Each endorser should complete the reference form via the AY application system. The most valuable references will be from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic potential as a graduate student in political science. Faculty who know you well are generally the most helpful, but letters from employers or others may be submitted if faculty references are not available. Transcript Transcripts of all previous academic work, both graduate and undergraduate must be mailed to the Admissions Office directly from each school attended. Former students must have transcripts sent for work completed since last enrolled. Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of the University and are not returned. Failure to list all institutions previously attended or making false or misleading statements on the application may result in loss of credit and/or cancellation of admission status.Request one official transcripts from each college and/or University (except the University of Utah) attended, regardless of length of attendance. Upload the transcripts to the online system. Original transcripts will be required by mail if admitted. Mail transcripts to University Admissions.Office of Admissions,University of Utah,201 S. 1460 E Room 250S,Salt Lake City, UT 84112