The School of Information applies the same minimum criteria as it does for the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science.
a bachelor's degree from an accredited school/institution
a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
All students are required to complete certificate coursework within 4 years.
If you are not a current student in the School of Information, Master of Arts in Library and Information Science program, please carefully read the minimum requirements to apply for certificate admission.
Please complete this online application for admission to the Graduate College with a $85 application fee. As part of the online application, you are required to submit the following materials. Please do not email or mail these materials to the School of Information or Graduate College. These materials are inputted into your online application:
Upload unofficial transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended in 'Supplemental Questions section,
Upload a current resum or curriculum vitae (CV) in the 'Supplemental Questions section,
Write a 750-1000 word written statement of introduction and interest in the program in the 'Supplemental Questions section,
Provide email addresses and contact information for two (2) recommenders in the Letters of Recommendation section.

Test of English as a Foreign Language(link is external) (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15).
International English Language Testing System(link is external) (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6