A complete application consists of:


the application form
GRE scores
TOEFL scores (international students without a Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution)
one set of official transcripts from each institution attended (please request transcripts early so they are delivered by the application deadline)
a personal statement (approximately 2 single-spaced pages)
Please include the following:

a. Why do you wish to pursue a graduate degree in sociology?

b. What kind of scholarly work in sociology most interests you?

c. Why do you wish to join the graduate program at Rutgers?

d. How do you hope to use your PhD degree?

a writing sample (approximately 10-20 double-spaced pages)
Papers that show sociological thinking are preferable.

a resume
3 letters of recommendation.

Hard copies of any application materials (e.g., official transcripts)
The minimum paper-based TOEFL score is 550. The minimum computer-based TOEFL score is 213, The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17, An acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7.