You must submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions. The unofficial transcript will be used for reference only.

In addition, you are required to submit official transcripts from institutions you have received or will receive a degree to a NACES approved organization, who will provide us with an official copy of your course by course evaluation

Admissions Essay
In about 500-1,000 words, we ask that you describe your motivation for seeking graduate study in your chosen program at the School of Communication. The essay is an opportunity for the committee to get to know you, therefore discussions of your relevant qualifications and experiences are encouraged. Please address the following questions:

What specific personal, academic and/or professional experiences will contribute to your success in the program?

How do you envision your degree will further enhance your academic and/or professional goals

Two letters of recommendation

Porfolio (optional)
If you do have previous academic or professional experience in a communication or media field, submitting samples of your work will make your application stronger. The best way to submit your portfolio will be to provide a link to an external website or to create a PDF document with links to your work online and upload it as a supplemental item in the online application system. Make sure to submit your portfolio BEFORE the application is complete and all other required supporting documents have been received by the Admissions office. The Admissions Committee is unable to review portfolios after the application is complete.

Interview
An interview is not required, but may be requested by the Admissions Committee.

For admissions review purposes, SOC allows applicants to upload unofficial transcripts from US-based colleges and universities, however, applicants who attended institutions outside of the US are required to submit official evaluated transcripts from an NACES approved organization.

Your resume/CV allows the review committee to assess your background and previous experiences and will serve as the detailed source of information about your employment. We encourage applicants to be detailed and thorough in preparing their resumes, and to include internships and volunteer experiences in addition to traditional full-time work experiences.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): You must achieve a required score of at least 100 on the Internet-based test (IBT). Combined scores will not be accepted, nor will SOC accept the ETS MyBestScore results.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must achieve a minimum score of a 7.0 or higher, combined scores will not be accepted.