PS Statement of Purpose: Application Statement of Objectives describing your goals, motivation for a graduate degree, your area(s) of interest, and request for a specific adviser. Read more for additional suggestions in writing your Statement of Purpose.http://arch.missouri.edu/docs/academics/PhD/purpose.pdf GPA Applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of the baccalaureate program. Fee A nonrefundable application processing fee — $65 (U.S. dollars) for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $90 (U.S. dollars) for nonresident internationals — is required for all new applicants. RL Letters of Recommendation: At least two letters of recommendation should be from a college or university faculty member who can speak to some detail of your academic aptitude; at least one should be from an administrator or colleague who can speak authoritatively of your professional experience and potential. Also, note type of association and length of time associated. Transcript Transcripts: All transcripts of undergraduate and graduate academic work are required. Applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of the baccalaureate program.