Apply to the M.A. IN English Program

apply for Spring 2024 admission by November 1 apply for Fall 2024 admission by January 15

Required Documents for Graduate College / M.A. in English Applications

Prospective students must submit applications for the M.A. in English program to the Graduate College Centralized Application System (CAS) portal. To begin your application, search for "FAU" and then select "English - Master of Arts – MA.”

Applications for the M.A. in English program must include official undergraduate transcripts, a statement of intent, two letters of recommendation, a writing sample and a CV or resume. The statement of intent, letters of recommendation, and writing sample may be uploaded and requested in the Program Materials section of the application. A CV/Resume is required in the Supporting Information section of the application. The GRE requirement has been waived for the current application cycle. 

Undergraduate transcripts

Applicants must submit official transcripts for the Registrar(s) of each college attended. 1 Please see the Graduate College's Graduate Admissions page for more information on how to submit/send transcripts and for guidance on credentialing and transcripts from non-U.S. institutions. 2

1 Applicants who previously attended FAU do not need to send their FAU transcripts.
2 For internal evaluation of foreign transcripts, transcripts must be received 30 days before the application deadline.

Statement of Intent

A statement of intent (3-4 pages) outlining your preparation for the M.A. in English program and potential areas of research interest. Your statement may address teaching experience, honors, advanced coursework, or research you have completed as well as awards you have earned or memberships you hold in literary or honor societies. The statement may indicate an author, text, or area of potential study. Your statement should indicate whether you wish to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship. 

Two Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from university faculty. Since the most useful letters come from those with the ability to judge your preparation for graduate study in the field, we encourage you to submit letters from English professors.

Writing Sample

A writing sample (10-15 pages) of a single critical essay that demonstrates your ability to develop an interpretation of literature through textual analysis and/or critical research. As the writing sample is intended to show your potential to write graduate seminar papers, the submission of multiple, shorter essays is discouraged.

CV or Resume

An up-to-date CV or resume.

*We have limited funding to offset the cost of application fees for applicants experiencing economic hardship. To be considered for this funding, contact Dr. Julieann Ulin (Graduate Director). Your application must be complete at the time of your request.  

Non-Degree Seeking Students: Working professionals, teachers, and those considering a return to academic study after an extended period may want to take a graduate course as a non-degree student for the purposes of enrichment, license renewal, or before formally applying to a degree program in the College of Arts and Letters. In these cases, prospective students may apply as Non-Degree Seeking Students. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. After being admitted to non-degree seeking status, such students participate in coursework at the discretion of the faculty and the academic programs of the College and are responsible for obtaining permission from faculty and/or academic programs prior to enrolling in classes. Non-degree seeking students may be asked by faculty to submit additional material such as a writing sample or other evidence of preparedness for the particular course. Please note that there is no guarantee that a non-degree seeking student will later be admitted to a graduate program or will be able to apply credits earned as a non-degree seeking student to a graduate degree. Non-degree seeking students must formally apply to and be accepted into a degree program in order to pursue that degree.