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Applicants to the PhD program should have a GPA of 3.50 or above and a BA or MA degree in English or a related discipline. Applicants without an MA will be considered for admission to the PhD.

Applications have the following required components:

  • A statement of purpose. Good advice on this component may be found in the University of Washington’s page on Writing the Statement of Purpose for Graduate Programs in English.
  • A sample of academic writing. This should be an essay, usually between 10 and 20 double-spaced pages in length, making an interpretative argument about one or more works of literature, and engaging with literary criticism and/or theory appropriate to its topic.
  • Three academic letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended.

International applicants are welcome: please consult the International Applicant Requirements.

Applications should be submitted via the Loyola University Chicago online application system prior to January 15th. Late applications are not reviewed.

Applicants to the PhD program should have a GPA of 3.50 or above and a BA or MA degree in English or a related discipline. Applicants without an MA will be considered for admission to the PhD.

Applications have the following required components:

  • A statement of purpose. Good advice on this component may be found in the University of Washington’s page on Writing the Statement of Purpose for Graduate Programs in English.
  • A sample of academic writing. This should be an essay, usually between 10 and 20 double-spaced pages in length, making an interpretative argument about one or more works of literature, and engaging with literary criticism and/or theory appropriate to its topic.
  • Three academic letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended.

International applicants are welcome: please consult the International Applicant Requirements.

Applications should be submitted via the Loyola University Chicago online application system prior to January 15th. Late applications are not reviewed.