PS A statement of purpose addressing the candidate’s background as well as professional and academic goals, and the candidate’s reasons for applying to a Latin American and Latino graduate program. The statement should have a maximum length of three double-spaced pages. GPA The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required is 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of study Fee Application fee payment of $60. This is usually paid online with the online application. This fee is waived for applicants seeking readmission who have been previously enrolled at UIC as a graduate student, and employees of UIC. RL Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty members in the social sciences and/or the humanities. (No more than three are requested.) Transcript University-issued official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. These must be submitted directly from the issuing school to UIC's Office of Admissions and Record, proof of degree earned.