An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission. Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5. 1. CV or Resumé 2. Statement of Purpose: A two-page, double-spaced statement in which you introduce yourself and state your goals for graduate study. 3. Writing Sample: We ask for 12-20 pages of poems; two short stories or a novel chapter from fiction writers (maximum 25 pages); from nonfiction writers, 20-25 pages of personal essay, memoir, hybrid or other form, as either one longer submission or two shorter submissions. 4. Three Letters of Recommendation: Provide email addresses for each recommender who has agreed to write a letter. Your recommenders will be e-mailed instructions to upload their letters. 5. Transcripts: You must provide a transcript from each university or college you attended that represents the course work you completed for your Bachelor’s degree and any advanced degrees since then. 6. GTA Application (optional): If you intend to apply for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, there is a separate application that must be submitted. If you indicate online that you intend to submit a GTA application, it will be considered a required document to complete your application.