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Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts.
There is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material.
Curriculum Vitae:
CV, Resume: Upload under the section: "Program Supplementary Information."
Personal Statement:
A 1–3 page statement describing your background and interests, the area in which you intend to specialize, why you are interested in our program, previous research experience, faculty with whom you want to work, and your future plans (in and beyond graduate study). This may be written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Upload under the field: "Statement #1."
Recommendation Letter:
Three references/letters are required written by professors with whom you have had close academic association and who can judge your promise as a graduate student and scholar.
It is highly preferred that all recommendations are sent via the ApplyYourself recommendation submission system; however, if a reviewer is unable, they may send a paper copy to the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies. Please note that you are responsible for reminding reviewers to send recommendations by the deadline.
Writing sample:
A research paper written for a course that best represents your interests and skills in relation to the field in which you are applying. May be written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, and can be of any length.
Upload under the section: "Program Supplementary Information."
Voice Sample:
The objective of the voice sample is to demonstrate your speaking skills in Spanish or Portuguese if you are a native speaker of English. If you are a native speaker of Spanish or Portuguese, please demonstrate your speaking skills in English.
On the voice sample: Identify yourself and the degree for which you are applying. You may talk about your studies, future plans, or share an interesting anecdote. Applicants are encouraged to use as wide a range of grammatical structures as possible and a diverse range of vocabulary.
Please use a Windows compatible format (Mp3 preferred) and attach the file to an email that includes your first and last name. Do not email your voice sample to the Graduate School. It should ONLY be submitted to the following email: spptgrad@umn.edu
Diversity Statement:
If you believe you qualify for the DOVE (Diversity of Views & Experiences) Fellowship, please submit a statement explaining your candidacy. Please label it Diversity Fellowship Statement. This must be written in English.
Upload under the field: "Statement #2."
学位要求:Bachelor
申请链接:https://cla.umn.edu/spanish-portuguese/graduate/how-apply/application-checklist
招生电话:612-625-5858
招生邮箱:spanport@umn.edu
邮寄地址:University of Minnesota, Attn: Transcripts, 309 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455-0421