PS Statement of Purpose of 500-1000 words, in English, articulating applicant's academic interests and the relevance to those goals of their own background and the OSU NELC graduate curriculum and faculty GPA Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent [at time of enrollment; can be appealed under special circumstances] CV Curriculum Vitae (CV) Fee A nonrefundable $60 fee for U.S. students and $70 for international students is charged for each admission application you submit to Ohio State for graduate study. You may pay the application fee using a credit or debit card (Visa, Master Card or Discover). RL 3 letters of recommendation, at least two of which should address the applicant's academic experience and plans, and at least one of which should address the applicant's facility with relevant languages Transcript Official coursework and degree completion transcripts for all former institutions [received either as secure electronic documents or as sealed paper documents]