Official transcripts sent directly from the regionally accredited college or university that awarded the applicant's B.A. or B.S. degree. (You may upload scans of your transcripts, as long as you also order them to be sent directly from the institution.)
Official transcripts of any graduate coursework. Note that an accepted student who holds a graduate degree from an accredited institution at the time of admittance to the program will be automatically exempt from six semester credit hours. The 30 remaining credits must be earned within the Department of Library and Information Science. An official transcript of the graduate degree must be received. Review our transfer/waiver of credit policy.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores if you have a cumulative GPA under 3.0. Scores must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service. The ETS code for Catholic University is 5104. GRE scores are also recommended if you wish to be considered for University Scholarships.
A 500-700 word personal statement (Statement of Purpose) about how your current and/or past academic and work experiences, including volunteer work, have influenced your ability to become a leader in your field.
Three letters of reference from persons who can attest to your ability to perform graduate level studies sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office by the author

Library and Information Science requires that applicants from non-English-speaking nations whose previous education has not been at institutions of higher education in the United States certify their proficiency in English by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score on the TOEFL of 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) or 92 (Internet-based test) is expected. On the IELTS, an Overall Band score of 6.5 or higher is required.