Department of History University of New Orleans MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY Personal Information Sheet/Departmental Application Dear Applicant, Please remember that admission to our program is a two-stage application process. By February 15 th of the preceding year,* you must: 1) Apply to the UNO Graduate School online at: http://www.uno.edu/admissions/apply/index.aspx 2) Complete the following form (Parts I-XII) in Microsoft Word (fields will expand). Attach the completed Personal Information Sheet, along with your Statement of Purpose, Writing Sample (and any other appropriate documentation, see below) to an email and send to: gradhist@uno.edu Please type MA Application in the email subject line. Though we prefer email applications, you may also print and mail your form and documentation to: Graduate Coordinator Department of History University of New Orleans 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70148 USA If you apply by mail, we still ask that you send us an email (gradhist@uno.edu) notifying the Department that you have sent your application by the US Postal Service or other carrier. *Please note: If you have missed the February 15 deadline, you may still apply to and enroll in the Graduate School as a Non-Degree Seeking Student and thus be eligible to register for a limited number of graduate classes. Non-Degree students may later apply for full admission to the program, and may receive credit for up to 12 hours of nondegree coursework. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator for more details and advising.
Part I. Contact Information Full Name Street Address or P.O. Box Zip Home Phone/Cell City, State E-mail Part II. Degree/Concentration to be pursued at UNO Degree/Concentration (check one) Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in History (Public History) Master of Arts in History (International and Global Studies) Additional Specialization (check if applicable) None Local /Community History Track Military History Track None Part III. Undergraduate Education Undergraduate Institution (s) Total hours completed in History Degree/ Major/ Year of Graduation Overall G.P.A/ History G.P.A. (if relevant) Lower Division History Coursework (Freshman, Sophomore) Upper Division History Coursework (Junior, Senior) U.S. History Grade U.S. History Grade European History Grade European History Grade Non-Western History Grade Non-Western History Grade UNO Department of History, MA Personal Information Sheet 2
Part IV. Relevant Undergraduate Non-History Coursework Lower Division Grade Upper Division Grade Part V. Graduate-Level Coursework in History or Related Field Course Grade Name of Institution Part VI. Funding (Scholarships and Assistantships) Do you wish to be considered for funding? Yes No If so, check all that apply. For more information on funding see: http://history.uno.edu/grad/assistantships.cfm Graduate Assistantship Offers a stipend of $5500 for nine months, plus tuition. Requires up to 20 hours of work per week, and full-time enrollment (9 credit hours). Graduate Scholarship Covers tuition only. Student must be enrolled full time (9 credit hours). Please note: Funding through Graduate Assistantships and Graduate Scholarships is separate from loans applied for through the Office of Financial Aid. For information on financial aid see: http://finaid.uno.edu/ Part VII. Statement of Purpose Please attach a statement of 2-3 pages, double-spaced, outlining your intellectual interests and explaining your professional reasons for applying to the master s program in history at UNO. This statement should include your principal field(s) of interest, relevant background, and goals beyond the M.A. The above document is attached to this email: YES NO UNO Department of History, MA Personal Information Sheet 3
= Part VIII. Writing Sample In addition to this application, attach a brief writing sample of no more than fifteen pages (in MS Word or as a.pdf file) to your email submission. An academic paper is preferred, but the committee will also accept samples of professional writing. If you do not have an electronic version, you may mail a paper copy to: Graduate Coordinator, Department of History, Liberal Arts Bldg Room 135, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148. Please be sure that your name is clearly visible on the first page. Title of Writing Sample: Description of Writing Sample (Course it was written for, publication in which it appeared, etc.): The above document is attached to this email: YES NO (mailed separately) Part IX. (Optional) Résumé Please attach only if you have significant professional experience beyond the B.A. that you wish us to consider. Part X. Letters of Recommendation Please indicate name, title and addresses of both recommenders. Academic and letter writers are preferred, though others who can testify to your professional accomplishments can be accepted too. A printed copy of all letters, preferably on letterhead, should be sent directly from the recommenders themselves to: Graduate Coordinator, Department of History, 135 Liberal Arts Building, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148. Name: Title: Address: Name: Title: Address: Email: Relationship: The letter has been requested: Yes Not yet Email: Relationship: The letter has been requested: Yes Not yet UNO Department of History, MA Personal Information Sheet 4
Part XI. GRE Exams GRE scores remain valid for five years. Scores are used for both admissions and funding purposes. In all cases, students must take the GRE by the end of their first semester. I have taken the GRE Exam: Yes No Date taken or scheduled: My scores: Official score reports have been sent to UNO Admissions: Yes No (Alternate) I have completed a graduate degree in another field and am requesting a waiver of the GRE requirement: Yes No Part XII. Poll How did you hear about the M.A. program in History at UNO? UNO website AHA Listings UNO Professor Current UNO student UNO Alumni Professor or advisor at another college or university Other (please describe below) UNO Department of History, MA Personal Information Sheet 5