University of Michigan - Flint

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree with major or significant coursework in English or related fields from an accredited institution and achieved a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Admission decisions are made by the program director in consultation with the program faculty following the receipt of all application materials.
 

To be considered for admission, an applicant must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library, by the application deadline:

• Application for Graduate Admission (apply online or with a paper application)
• Application fee (non-refundable) payable to the University of Michigan-Flint
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Statement of Purpose: In 500-800 words, please discuss the intellectual and professional experiences that you bring to the program and your objectives in undertaking graduate studies in English. The Admissions Committee will be reviewing the content of your statement, as well as using it to assess your writing ability. Be sure that your name appears on the statement of purpose.
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant’s potential for advanced academic study
• International students must submit additional documentation