A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution. Minimum 2.50 GPA, based on a 4-point scale (Note: the minimum GPA for assistantship eligibility is 2.75) , Transcripts: Submit official transcripts by mail from all previous institutions. International students have additional transcript requirements. IELTS-6.5, TOEFL IBT-79 The Department of English requires no supplemental materials in addition to submission of the graduate application and official transcripts for admission to the certificate program.