A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution.
Evidence of adequate preparation for graduate coursework in Rhetoric and Writing Studies.
A writing sample.
A statement of purpose.
Three letters of recommendation.
Optional: a resume or other supporting materials to give a full picture of the applicant's potential.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.