PS A one- to two-page statement of purpose GPA The minimum GPA required is the same as the minimums enforced by the Graduate College, which currently stands at 3.0 for applicants to both the M.A. and the Ph.D. degree. We do take GRE scores and GPAs into consideration, of course, but we do so in light of our evaluation of all the application materials. Fee You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants). RL Three letters of recommendation Transcript A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment. For international records, all records should bear the original stamp or seal of the institution and the signature of a school official. Documents not in English must be accompanied by a complete, literal, English translation, certified by the issuing institution.