Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Graduate Program

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1 Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Graduate Program Information Concerning the Application for Admission Students are admitted to the Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles graduate programs at different times of the year. To be most competitive for assistantships, students should apply no later than March 15 for the fall semester and October 15 for the spring semester. Applications are evaluated by the faculty only if the application is complete (e.g., items 1-8 on page 2 of this form) by the deadlines below. Fall Spring Semester Semester Admission Admission Item Application Deadlines March 15 October 15 Applicants must have a fully completed application folder on file in the Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Department to receive an admissions decision. April 1 November 1 Decision date for selection of successful applicants and notification sent concerning the decision reached. May 1 November 1 Deadline for successful applicants to notify the Director of Graduate Studies of their intention to enroll. Students may take courses under post-baccalaureate status prior to admission to the program. Up to (9) hours of these and any other graduate work may be transferred tot he program. Post-baccalaureate status does not guarantee admission to the Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Program. Note: Keep pages 1 and 2 for your records. Complete and return pages 3-5. This application information can be accessed on the web at:

2 Interior Design Merchandising & Textiles University of Kentucky Graduate Program Applicant Checklist Students applying to the graduate program in Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles should provide the following items of information before their application will be considered. The list below will provide you with the items needed and to what office they should be sent. Keep this checklist for your records. 1. Graduate Record Exam Scores. The department needs to be informed of these scores by its deadline. However, the Graduate School must receive an official report of these scores by its deadline (one month prior to the beginning of the term for which you are applying). 2. Two copies of official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate work. 3. A Graduate School Application. Electronic applications are available at: Fees: $35.00 Domestic $40.00 International 4. Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles graduate program application. 5. Three letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to your likely success in graduate work. 6. One copy of transcripts (need not be official copies) for all previous graduate and undergraduate work. 7. An assistantship/ fellowship application form if financial assistance is desired. 8. A portfolio of design work for students applying to the Interior Design program. A digital portfolio may be submitted. Items 1-3 should be sent to: Items 4-8 should be sent to: Date application process completed: The Graduate School Admissions Office 351 Patterson Office Tower University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Dr. Elizabeth Easter Director of Graduate Studies 318 Erikson Hall Lexington, KY

3 List by title (name) your undergraduate courses in interior design or related areas and the credits and grades received. List by title (name) your undergraduate courses in merchandising, apparel & textiles and related areas and the credits received. List by title (name) the graduate courses completed to date with the credits, grades received, and the University where they were completed. Describe your work experience (paid or voluntary) related to interior design or merchandising, apparel & textiles.

4 University of Kentucky Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Master of Science or Master of Arts Application for Admission Date: Name: SS#: Present Address: Home telephone: Work telephone: address: Present Occupation: Birth Date: University of Undergraduate Degree: Department of Undergraduate Degree: Undergraduate Major: Undergraduate GPA: overall in major. Graduate Records Examination Scores: Verbal Quantitative Analytic The programs available within our graduate program are listed below. Please indicate the one to which you wish to apply: Interior Design Merchandising & Textiles

5 Will you be applying for an assistantship? Will you financially be able to complete the Master s degree program without an assistantship or fellowship? Yes No Do you plan to attend: Full-time? Part-time? When do you plan to begin? Fall Spring Year How did you learn about the Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Master s Degree Program? Please ask three individuals who know you well enough to assess your likely success in graduate work to write recommendations for you that attest to that fact. These should be mailed directly to the Director of Graduate Studies, Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles at the address above. Former professors and work supervisors in areas related to Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles and your career goals are suggested to perform this function. It is your responsibility to make sure these people send the letters of recommendation. List three references here: (name, position) (name, position) (name, position) On a separate sheet of paper, please type a description of your career goals and how you believe a master s degree in Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles will help you achieve these goals.

6 University of Kentucky Interior Design, Merchandising & Textiles Graduate Student Assistantship Application Form Name: Address: Date: Phone: Department of Interest: Major: Date Available: Indicate first and second choice: Research Assistantship: Teaching Assistantship: Educational Background: University Major Degree Date Comments: Please return form to: Dr. Elizabeth Easter Director of Graduate Studies 318 Erikson Hall Lexington, KY