MARSLAC invites applications from students who have, or will have received by the time of enrollment, a baccalaureate granted by a college or university of recognized standing. Applicants should have a general background in social sciences and humanities and be interested in deepening their knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean and in broadening their analytical and research skills.

Applicants should have completed at least two years of Spanish or Portuguese at the undergraduate level or have equivalent proficiency. Proficiency in French, Creole, or an Amerindian language can also satisfy the language prerequisite if this language is relevant to the applicant's proposed focus of study.

All students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose, a writing sample and three letters of evaluation from academic sources.
Writing Sample Number of Pages - 10-20
Letters of Recommendation - 2
The Graduate School requires the following minimum scores:

600 on the TOEFL paper-and-pencil test
100 on the TOEFL internet-based test
7.5 on IELTS