RACKHAM APPLICATION:
On item 13 of the application, use numeric code 00426 for French, 00456 for Italian, or 00460 for Spanish. The online application is automatically sent to both Rackham and the Department.

ACADEMIC STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
This statement should be about 500 words long and describe your academic experience to date, your reasons for wanting to do graduate work in Romance Languages at U-M, and your eventual career expectations. This statement should be completed with the online application.

PERSONAL STATEMENT:
The Rackham Graduate School has added an additional statement to the application. Please follow guidelines listed with the online application.

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THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Send forms and accompanying letters directly to the Department. Letters of recommendation may also be submitted on line. Please follow directions given with the online application.

SAMPLE OF WRITTEN WORK:
Send to the Department a writing sample of at least five pages in the language of the section to which you are applying. This sample may now be submitted online. Please try to limit your writing sample to 20 pages or less if submitting online.

TRANSCRIPTS:
One official transcript from each college or university attended should be sent to the Department. In addition, one official transcript from each college or university attended should be sent to Rackham Graduate School. If you have a foreign transcript, you must include an official English translation of each transcript and a copy of the degree certificate or diploma, also translated into English.

GRE SCORES:
Required of all applicants who are native speakers of English. For more information, click here. Score reports should be sent to the Department only.

TOEFL OR MELAB SCORES:
Required of all applicants who are non-native speakers of English. For more information, click here. Score reports should be sent both to the Department and to Rackham.

APPLICATION FEE:
For domestic applicants (US citizens and individuals on permanent resident visa status), the application fee is $60.00. For international applicants (non-US citizens), the fee is $75.00. Fees must be sent directly to Rackham (make check payable to the University of Michigan). Applications received without fees will not be processed.

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