Minimum Requirements for Admission

• B.A. in English or 12 upper-division hours in English and/or American literature 
• 3.0 GPA in undergraduate studies

Application Deadlines

• For Fall Admission*:
  
  • Priority Deadline/Deadline for International Applicants: April 1
  • Final Deadline for Domestic Applicants: May 15
  • *These are the correct application deadlines for fall admission to the English M.A. program. Please disregard the January 15th deadline on the Graduate School application.

Application Details

Consult the UH Graduate School for detailed instructions on how to submit your application electronically. The English Department requires the following materials:

• Online application and application fee.
• Three letters of recommendation from people who can assess your writing skills (often a former professor). Letters will be solicited by the UH Admissions Office and submitted electronically.
• Unofficial transcripts (with degrees posted) may be uploaded with your online application. If you are accepted, you will need to send official academic transcripts (sealed in the issuing envelope) from every university or college you have attended. Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UH Graduate Admissions Office (University of Houston, Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 3947, Houston, TX 77253-3947).
• Your Statement of Intent (300-600 words, double-spaced)
• A writing sample of 8-10 pages or more, often one of your best undergraduate papers that includes a bibliography. Certain forms of professional writing could also serve as a sample; email us if you have questions about what is suitable.
• No GRE required
• The University of Houston Graduate School requires demonstration of proficiency in English for all applicants, regardless of citizenship status. Please visit their website for a list of ways this requirement may be met.

We’re always here to answer your questions! Contact us at maengl@central.uh.edu.