Apply

Applications to the graduate program are now being accepted. The application form is online only through The Graduate School. See the instructions for submitting your application. Note: It may require several sessions to complete the form

Deadline for application is December 1st.
For Media, Technology and Society, the department code is M43PH for the combined Masters/PhD.
Application fee instructions (from the Graduate School)
Information for minority students (from the Graduate School)

Supplemental Materials

In addition to completing the on-line application you will need to submit:

Statement of purpose (may not exceed 5,000 characters)
Minimum of two letters of recommendation
Original transcripts from all universities previously attended (in duplicate)
Writing Sample (preferably something academic, such as a term paper, honors thesis or equivalent) limited to 15-20 pages or less
Official GRE scores; these scores may not be more than four years old. Have ETS send your official scores to institution code 1565 (the NU Graduate School).
If your native language is not English, you must certify your proficiency in the English language in one of the two following ways:
1. Provide official transcripts verifying an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent, where the language of instruction is English.
2. Have an official score of 100 or higher on the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT), with a score of 26 or higher on the Speak section; these scores may not be more than one year old. Have ETS send your official scores to institution code 1565 (the NU Graduate School).

These documents should be sent to:

Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Communication Studies
Northwestern University
2240 Campus Drive, #2-118
Evanston, IL 60208-3545