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Why Purdue<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cla.purdue.edu\/communication\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Crowd.jpg” alt=”Four People in Crowd” title_text=”Crowd” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We review files starting on October 15,<\/b><\/strong> and\u00a0<\/span>will continue reviewing files through December 1 for admission for the following Fall semester. Our program is based on a cohort model, and students applying to our on-campus, residential program will only be considered and admitted for the fall semester.\u00a0\u00a0Complete applications received by October 15 will receive full consideration<\/u><\/b>. <\/strong>Applications submitted and completed after October 15 may not receive full consideration.<\/p>\n Both the Brian Lamb School of Communication and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) <\/a><\/strong>have a number of documents required for a complete application.<\/p>\n The Lamb School requires:<\/p>\n The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) requires:<\/p>\n Forward TOEFL scores to the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS). To be considered for admission into the graduate program, non-native, English-speaking applicants must achieve a TOEFL score (for exams taken after Jan. 21, 2026) of 5.0 Speaking, 4 Reading, 3.5 Listening, and 4 Writing.\u00a0 The score must be documented by an official report from ETS and must be no more than two years old at the time the application credentials are reviewed in the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS). IELTS with a speaking score of 7.5 or higher will be accepted by the school. Only official TOEFL scores received directly from ETS are acceptable. All TOEFL scores should be sent to us from ETS as follows:\u00a0Institution code 1631. <\/strong>TOEFL is\u00a0required<\/strong>\u00a0of all applicants from\u00a0non-English speaking countries<\/strong>. Even if a previous degree was earned in the U.S. the TOEFL (or IELTS) is\u00a0STILL<\/strong>\u00a0required. 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\nFunding<\/a>
\nFAQs<\/a>
\nApplication Process<\/a><\/p>\nApplying to Purdue<\/h1>\n
PLEASE NOTE: THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE PERTAINS TO OUR\u00a0<\/span>ON-CAMPUS\u00a0<\/span><\/em>GRADUATE PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OUR FULLY ONLINE LAMB SCHOOL GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES,\u00a0<\/span>VISIT THIS PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE PROGRAM<\/a>.
<\/strong><\/h4>\nOverview of Application Requirements<\/h4>\n
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Details of School Requirements<\/h2>\n
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<\/strong>Submit a statement of approximately 300-500 words concerning your purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study, your reasons for wanting to study at Purdue, and your professional plans, career goals, and research interests. You also may explain any irregularities or special circumstances applicable to your background and elaborate on your special abilities, awards, achievements, scholarly publications, and\/or professional history. The statement of purpose is important because it helps us see alignment between your academic goals with the expertise of our faculty.<\/li>\n
<\/strong>Letters of recommendation should be solicited from individuals qualified to judge the student’s academic merit and potential. The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) provides an electronic means of recommendation submission as well as an optional form for paper submission<\/a>.<\/li>\n
<\/strong>For master’s students, this could be your best paper at the undergraduate level; for doctoral students, this could be your thesis or other academic paper sample.<\/li>\n
<\/strong>Additional supporting materials (such as other test scores or supporting written materials) at the applicant’s initiative.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nDetails of Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/strong><\/a>Please complete an online OGSPS application. The statement of purpose may be used both for the University graduate submission, as well as for the School of Communication.<\/li>\n
<\/strong>Official transcripts should reflect receipt of undergraduate degree (or master’s degree if applying for the doctoral program). International applicants should submit official, original-language transcripts and certified English translation transcripts. All international applicants must submit a photocopy of all of their degree diplomas.\u00a0Median undergraduate GPA for admitted students is 3.7 (4-point scale). Recognize that these are medians. Having scores below or above these metrics are not a guarantee of application denial or acceptance.<\/li>\n
<\/strong>Currently, the application fee is Domestic $60 and International $75 and can be paid online by credit card payment only.<\/li>\n
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