PS Statement of Purpose:An effective statement will convey a clear understanding of key interpretive problems or issues in the applicant's chosen field. GPA Those who hold a BA or BS from an accredited college or university and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above are eligible for admission to the Master's Program. Those who already hold a MA degree from an accredited college or university and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or above are eligible for admission to the PhD program. In exceptional cases the grade point requirement may be waived. Fee The application fee is $55.00 for domestic students and $65.00 for international students. You will submit this payment through the Apply Yourself online application. RL Three Letters of Recommendation.We strongly recommend that you select individuals to write references that can comment on your academic abilities. Letters from History or other academic faculty are highly valued. It is your responsibility to ensure that all three letters of recommendation reach us by the application deadline. Transcript An Unofficial Copy of Academic Transcripts.Current or graduated University of Utah students are not required to submit their U of U transcripts. If you are admitted to your graduate program, you will be asked to submit an official copy of your transcripts, sent directly from your previous school(s) sent to the Admissions Office.