PS The statement of purpose is a required essay which is usually 1-2 pages in length. It serves as your opportunity to describe your background, your reasons for wanting to attend a certain program, and what your goals post-graduation may be. If you have questions regarding format, please contact the graduate program director of your intended program. GPA The Graduate School requires a grade point average greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (international grades are converted by the Graduate School to a 4.0 system) Fee The application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students. Please note that application fees are non-refundable. RL Applicants should submit at least three (3) letters of recommendation as part of their graduate application. At least one letter should be from a professor in your undergraduate major or your proposed field of graduate study. Please provide an official email address for each recommender. The recommender will automatically receive an email with instructions on how to submit a recommendation letter online. Transcript For each institution of higher education (including community colleges) at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours, obtain an unofficial transcript and upload it in the transcripts section at Manage Documents. If you have an unusual grading scheme (not the typical A, B, C, etc), please include a grading key.