An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission. Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5. Submit a statement of your professional interests and objectives. This document is sometimes called “Statement of Purpose” in various graduate school application documents. It should make clear what areas or aspects of sociology most interest you, and how your academic experience is relevant. For Ph.D. students especially, you should explain how your professional goals and interests fit with what our program can offer. Statements should not exceed 1,000 words. Arrange for certified transcripts to be sent from each institution at which you took undergraduate and graduate course work. They should be sent directly from the institution to the following address: Graduate Admissions, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062 Provide names, email addresses, and office addresses for three persons who will write recommendation letters for you. These should be persons who are in a position to evaluate your academic and professional potential. CSU will contact them and arrange for their letters to be sent directly to CSU. Have your Graduate Record Examination Scores (quantitative, verbal, and analytic writing) sent directly to CSU. The GRE institution code for CSU is 4075. Information regarding this examination may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at http://www.gre.org/. GRE scores matter, but we do not have a set minimum. The scores are looked at along with other required materials as we assess each applicant. International students only: Supply evidence of proficiency in oral and written English by the TOEFL (minimum of 80) or the IELTS (6.5).