International Doctoral Student Application Guidelines
Application Requirements
The Department of Journalism and Technical Communication follows the University Requirements for admission to its doctoral program in Public Communication & Technology; see the Graduate and Professional Bulletin and the requirements specified below.
We will consider your potential for completing the degree based on the following: a completed master’s degree; GRE scores; English proficiency score from either TOEFL or ILTS and, if possible, Test of Writing in English scores; evidence of scholarly/professional work; three letters of recommendation; statement of career objectives and research interests; résumé; transcripts from bachelor’s and master’s degrees (all transcripts from all collegiate work). Exceptions to specified requirements may be made if warranted.
View the Graduate School’s application procedures, as well as the International Applicants section of the application instructions. This section contains information you will need and links to other helpful Web pages.
When you are ready to apply online, click on “Go To Online Application” at the top right of the page.
Append the following supplemental materials the online application (Part 2 – Graduate Supplemental Application) by logging back in and selecting the application in progress:
Résumé or curriculum vitae showing dates and details of professional and academic experience.
A personal statement (three typed pages, maximum) presenting your research interests and your reasons for pursuing a Ph.D.
Submit to the CSU Admissions Office:
Two official transcripts of all collegiate work completed, along with a certified translation into English. (Colorado State University transcripts are not required.)
Three examples, in English, of relevant scholarly writing such as thesis chapters, conference papers, or course project papers.
Current* GRE scores
Submit your application packet in a 9x12 or larger envelope so the application materials remain flat.
Submit all application materials as early as possible. Your materials should be submitted by December 15 for full consideration. Depending on the number of applicants, the Graduate Committee makes recommendations to the Department and Graduate School about February 1. Please note that the cutoff date for international students to submit graduate applications is three months prior to the start date of the term. Admitted applicants begin their program the following August.
Submit these materials to
Colorado State University
Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
USA
STEP 2: Obtain Letters of Recommendation
Please have three individuals who can speak to your potential for success in a doctoral program send us a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Ideally, these letters would be written by a thesis adviser or professor of your major. When asking for letters of recommendation:
Have the individuals send their letters directly to:
Colorado State University
Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
USA
STEP 3: Complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the Graduate Record Examinations and Submit Your Scores, including the Test of Writing in English (TWE) if available.
Have ETS send a) your TOEFL or IELTS scores, b) your TWE if available, and c) your GRE scores to Colorado State University. Only scores submitted through the testing institution will be accepted.
Our institution code (for TOEFL, TWE, and GRE) is 4075.
Our department code (for GRE) is 4503.
If these codes are indicated on the test forms, the testing center will send the scores to the Journalism and Technical Communication Department at CSU.
If you have not completed the general section (verbal, quantitative, analytical segments) of the Graduate Record Examinations, do so as soon as possible. To obtain a GRE application and examination dates, contact:
GRE-ETS
P.O. Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
Telephone Inquiries
1-609-771-7670
Princeton, NJ
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. EST (except for U. S. Holidays)
The minimum TOEFL score for unconditional admission is 213 (computer-based), 550 (paper-based), or 80 (internet-based). Official scores, taken within two years prior to admission, must be submitted directly from the Educational Testing Service.
Students are exempted from the TOEFL requirement if the official language of their country is English or if they have recently earned a degree at an American university. ILTS scores are acceptable in addition to TOEFL scores as proof of English proficiency.
* Under extenuating circumstances, Ph.D. applicants may petition the Graduate Committee for a waiver of the GRE requirement.
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