Apply
Applicants to the graduate program in Performance Studies are expected to submit the following materials:
- a graduate school application
- a statement of purpose addressing research interests
- a sample of scholarly writing
- two (2) letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
- TOEFL scores (international students only)
- transcripts
- application fee
Supplemental materials should be sent to:
The Department of Performance Studies
Northwestern University
1920 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Deadlines
Applications for the MA, MA/PhD and PhD programs must be received by December 31st.
Financial Aid
Students admitted to the MA/PhD or PhD program typically receive four or five years of funding, covering the full cost of tuition and providing a stipend. Ongoing funding is contingent upon the student's satisfactory progress towards the degree.
Minority MA/PhD and PhD students may be eligible for funding through the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois program, a state-funded, need-based program awarding fellowships that provide a stipend, with tuition scholarships provided by the Graduate School. To be eligible, minority students must be Illinois residents and intend to seek faculty positions in Illinois upon degree completion.
Students admitted to the MA program are not eligible for fellowships or assistantships. Information about student loans is available at the Financial Aid Office of The Graduate School.
General Information
General information on graduate study at Northwestern University is available from The Graduate School.
