Students who are interested in pursuing graduate study in Slavic Languages & Literatures should meet the following prerequisites:
Meet all requirements set by the Graduate School for admission to graduate study as outlined in the KU Graduate Catalog, these include a 3.0 GPA and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution,
Complete the equivalent of 30 credit hours in Russian language and literature at the college level, 10-12 credits of which must be completed at the junior-senior level (or be able to test out at that level). In some cases, 30 credit hours of Polish, B/C/S, or Slovene may also be considered for work toward a graduate degree in those languages.
Students who have studied in appropriate fields and/or gained appropriate in-country experience with language skills, but who lack sufficient prerequisites, may consider applying to KU Graduate Studies and the Department as non-degree-seeking students in order to make up any gaps in the Department. After meeting the prerequisities with a 3.0 GPA or better, such students may then apply for admission to SLL graduate degree programs.
a short essay in the target language you intend to study (Russian, Polish, or Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian),
a sample research paper from one of your courses, preferably on a relevant topic (to demonstrate your writing skills and basic research capacity),
the names and contact information of three references (who will be contacted for letters of recommendation directly by KU). Please alert your referees,
transcripts from all institutions attended (these may come electronically or by mail),
GRE scores, if you are a North American applicant.
Minimum overall score 6.0 with no part score below 5.5, Reading, TOEFL IBT- Listening, and Writing part scores at least 20