PS Statement of purpose Upload your statement of purpose to the Program Supplementary Information - Statement 1 section in Apply Yourself. This should be a two- to three-page statement that describes your academic and research interests and career goals. Be sure to indicate how our program will help you achieve your goals. Your statement should specifically address why the current faculty offer a good fit for your intended program of study. CV Upload your resume/CV to the Program Supplementary Information - Resume or CV section in Apply Yourself. Fee Graduate school online application and fee Be sure to choose "Mass Communication MA" or "Mass Communication PhD" from the drop down menu. Do not choose "Communication Studies." RL Recommendation letters Three letters of recommendation from persons well-acquainted with your academic work are required. At least one of these letters should be from an undergraduate advisor, major professor, or department chair who appraises the applicant's capabilities for graduate work. For PhD applicants, one of the three letters should be from the major advisor at the graduate level. For instructions on uploading these letters, click on the Recommendations link in Apply Yourself. Your recommenders will upload the letters themselves. Transcript Unofficial transcripts or academic records from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attented should be uploaded directly to the online application (in the Educational Background section). International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Please do not mail paper copies of your transcripts; there is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review.