PS Statement of Purpose: In this statement be sure to describe your academic and professional goals, your preparation in linguistics, and your background in research and writing. If you are applying for an M.A., please indicate if you expect to terminate your studies with the M.A. or hope to continue on for a Ph.D. You may also wish to describe your prior work experiences and cite any published works. (Approximately 500 words.) This document can be submitted with your on-line application. Fee $75 (international) application fee submitted directly to the Graduate School. RL Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic ability. There is a form on the electronic application to submit reviewer names. An email request will be sent to them directly. Electronic copies may also be sent to eschirme@purdue.edu. Transcript Transcripts: You must upload to the online application transcripts and/or academic documents for every institution of higher education you attended. If a transcript is not in English, you must upload an English translation certified by the college or university which it was issued. This includes both the transcript and diploma. The uploaded transcripts and/or academic document must be from the official version of the document. An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the original seal of the issuing institution. All transcripts and/or academic documents uploaded to the online application system are considered unofficial. You will need to provide official transcripts and/or academic records at the request of the graduate program or if you are admitted and choose to enroll. These materials must be sent to: Graduate Studies Office, Linguistics Program, Purdue University, Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 1289, 100 North University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098.