PS Statement of Goals, Experiences, and Research Interests (personal statement) CV Resume or CV. Again, be sure to include the correct program code (SPLA, CAUD, or HESP) on your application. Fee A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 RL Three letters of recommendation submitted by professors or others who can assess the quality of the applicant's academic performance and scholastic potential. Be certain that the applicant's full name is included on each recommendation. Download Recommendation Letter Forms at www.gradschool.umd.edu. This form is optional. Transcript One complete set of unofficial transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and graduate work completed or in progress. Each transcript should include the years of attendance, courses taken, grades received, class standing and the degree, certificate or diploma received. If the applicant attended the University of Maryland, College Park, the Graduate School will obtain your records of courses completed on the College Park campus so you will not need to send it in. To facilitate the processing and review of an application, unofficial copies of transcripts from institutions other than the University of Maryland, College Park may be used for review processes. Official copies of those transcripts, however, are required before full admission can be granted.