School of Communication

Application Information

Applications for the 2012-2013 Academic Year will be accepted beginning September 2nd.
Deadline: December 1, 2011.

A complete application consists of:

  • The online application
    *On the online application, select the program "Screen Cultures PhD (S30PH)"*
  • Statment of Purpose (submitted online)
  • Official transcripts from all previous institutions (submitted online)
    *Note that all enrolling students will be required to provide paper copies of their transcripts*
  • 3 letters of recommendation (submitted online)
  • Official GRE scores (must be submitted by ETS , see instructions below)
  • Writing Sample (no specific page limit, under 30 preferred, submitted online)
  • International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.

Submit your GRE Scores through ETS to The Graduate School (code: 1565 is all that is required. We have no department code.)
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Aldis Kaza (a-kaza@northwestern.edu).