PS A discussion of academic and career objectives. PhD applicants must specify a Research Area. Fee A non-refundable fee of $80 must accompany every application. RL Two (2) letters of recommendations are required, at least one of which must be from a faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's academic record. Electronic and paper-based recommendations are accepted; paper-based letters must arrive in envelopes signed and sealed by the recommender. Further instructions are within the electronic application. Transcript Unofficial Transcript - submitted with application One [1] transcript form each university or college attended where course credit was earned, to be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Official Transcript- submitted when offer of admission is received Official transcripts or documents are defined as materials issued by your institution in a sealed envelope. It must be mailed to the Graduate Admissions office address below. One [1] official transcript from each university or college attended where course credit was earned. This must be submitted by the issuing institution. One [1] official final transcript, showing completion of the degree. You must also send a certificate of graduation, when the transcript does not list the degree earned. This must be submitted by the issuing institution.