All applicants must have a completed bachelors degree earned from an accredited institution prior to beginning the program The University of Denver requires that applicants have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher If your GPA does not meet this requirement please contact the Morgridge Office of Admissions to discuss your eligibility options Two 2 Essays Statement of PersonalProfessional Goals Statement of Equity Diversity and Social Justice The essay prompts are located in the application checklists linked below Current vitaresume One transcript from each collegeuniversity where at least one credit has been earned sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions This can be an unofficial copy however if admitted you must submit an official copy from each collegeuniversity by the first day of classes This may include transcripts from community colleges study abroad experiences transfer institutions nondegree coursework and military transcripts Two letters of recommendation uploaded by recommenders Three letters of recommendation are encouraged for PhD applicants Minimum TOEFL Score 80 iBT or 550 paper-based Minimum IELTS Score 6.5