Loyola University Chicago

• Admission Deadlines
• International Students
• M.A. Program
• Ph.D. Program

   M.A. Program Admission Requirements

1. A B.A. degree and a B average. Normally, students should have 24 hours of undergraduate coursework in history. You must send official transcripts of all undergraduate work as well as any graduate coursework.
2. GRE scores: General Test
3. A one- to two-page statement of your objectives in applying for the M.A. program
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from those familiar with work in the field of history
5. A sample of your historical writing, preferably a research paper written for a history course
6. A completed application, accompanied by a $50 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application)

For more information about admission to graduate programs, visit the Graduate School or Request Information.

   Ph.D. Program Admission Requirements

1. B.A. degree; graduate coursework (often an M.A.) at the B+ level. We will need official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
2. GRE scores: General Test
3. A one- to two-page statement of your objectives in applying for the Ph.D. program
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from those familiar with your work in history
5. A master's essay, master's thesis or a research paper written for a history course
6. A completed application accompanied by a $50 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application) 

For more information about admission to graduate programs, visit the Graduate School or Request Information.

   International Student Requirements

1. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
2. A one- to two-page statement of your objectives in applying for the M.A. or Ph.D. program
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. A sample of your writing, preferably a research paper if you are applying for the M.A.; a thesis, master's essay or a research paper written for a history course if you are applying for the Ph.D.
5. Scores from TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language, to be taken by all students whose native language is not English. A minimum score of 550 is required.
6. A completed application, accompanied by a $50 non-refundable application fee (fee waived for online application)
7. A completed financial statement, available from the International Student Advisor

   The TOEFL scores and the financial statement should be sent to the International Student Advisor. The research paper(s) and all other items should be sent to the Graduate Enrollment Management Office.

For additional information and forms, contact:

International Student Advisor
Assisi Center
Loyola University Chicago
6525 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60626
773.508.3899

Fall admission:

Ph.D. applications are only accepted for the Fall admission cycle with a deadline date of January 1 (Mandatory for assistantship applicants and encouraged for all M.A. and M.A. Public History applicants)

The History Department offers a limited number of assistantships to students enrolled in the doctoral program and the M.A. in Public History program.  Assistantship is not available for the M.A. program in History.

May 1 is the deadline for Fall admission without financial aid for all M.A. and M.A. Public History applicants.

Spring admission:

October 1 for all M.A. and M.A. Public History applicants.