Generally applicants are expected to have taken a minimum of four undergraduate courses in art history, archaeology, or other fields related to art history. Reading knowledge of two or three foreign languages is recommended, since demonstration of proficiency in at least one language is required during the first year of study. All applicants should submit a sample of critical or scholarly writing. Applicants are encouraged to consult, and possibly meet, with a faculty member in the intended field of specialization prior to February 1. Applicants are advised to visit the department's website or to contact the department for information about faculty specialties and availability, as well as for general information about the graduate program. The department does not grant advanced standing for previously completed coursework.
Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education
A statement of academic purpose (2 to 3 pages double-space)
CV
3 letters of recommendation
TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international students)
Writing sample (10-15 pages) - this should be an example of your best scholarly writing and should be a complete text
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences requires a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test, 100 on the internet-based test, or a 7.5 for the IELTS.