Admissions Requirements
Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (last 60 units) is the minimum requirement for admission the our program.
Statement of Intent: (Single-spaced, two-to-three pages) This statement should include professional plans, statement of interest in the M.S. program, and background in Mexican American Studies.
Writing Sample: A 10 - 20 page scholarly paper that demonstrates your mastery of the subject and a clear, cogent writing style.
Three Letters of Recommendation: preferably from former professors or professionals directly acquainted with your work and scholarship. Letters of recommendation form outside the academy may be given less weight in the final analysis). These letters should be current (no more than six months old). They must be on official letterhead. Please have your recommenders send their letters to the Department of Mexican American Studies.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
One Official Transcript: from each college-level schools you have attended.

GRE Scores: Optional. As of Fall 2021, we as a department have decided to waive the GRE scores as a requirement.
TOEF:
Minimum TOEFL: 550
Minimum IELTS: 7
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) - 3.00