PS Statement of Purpose is required GPA Applicants must have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework. CV ?A current resume or CV should be uploaded in the "Uploads Requirements" section of the application. Fee Non-refundable application fee (currently $75.00). RL Letters of Recommendation should come from current/former faculty members, employers, colleagues, and in rare cases personal references. Letters should not come from family members or those unable to speak to your ability to complete a graduate degree. Transcript Transcript(s) Uploading unofficial transcripts is sufficient for the purposes of the review process of your application. However, if you are offered admission and choose to enroll in the University of Maryland, you will need to have an official and unopened transcript sent to: ?University of Maryland, College Park Enrollment Services Operation -- Attn: Graduate Admissions Room 0130 Mitchell Building College Park, MD 20742