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here to apply to the UMD Government and Politics Doctoral Program.
The Department recruits highly qualified students, and admits only a limited
number of the strongest applicants. The Admissions Committee rarely grants provisional
or conditional admission to the graduate program. Because the Department admits
a very limited number of M.A. applicants, students whose ultimate objective is
the Ph.D. should apply for direct admission to that program. Admission is granted
only for the Fall Semester.
Instructions for completion of applications can be found in the Graduate
School application booklet. It is the student's responsibility to see that all
necessary materials are received by the University. A completed application must
include an application form, a personal statement indicating reasons for pursuing
graduate study, transcripts from previous institutions, both undergraduate and
graduate, an official report of GRE scores, three letters of recommendation,
and a writing sample.
