Admission Process
Applying to ULM for graduate study requires that you communicate with both the Systemic
Studies (SS) Program and the Graduate School directly. The application deadline is
February 1st with Fall admission only. The online doctoral program is intended for students who
can commit to full-time enrollment. We do not accept students wishing to do part-time
enrollment. IMPORTANT NOTE: For Mac users, please open all fillable forms using free
Adobe Reader.
Admission Procedures
Step 1: Obtain official university transcripts
Request official university transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (one
copy from each school attended) to be sent directly to the Graduate School. This
can be sent electronically to gradadmissions@ulm.edu or mailed to the Graduate School address listed below.
Step 2: GRE scores
Take and/or request official GRE scores to be sent directly to the Graduate School.
Step 3: Complete Graduate School Application
Complete the Graduate School application online.
Online. Complete the ULM graduate application online at domestic online application or international online application. Pay the non-refundable $20 application fee ($30 for international students) by credit
card when you submit your form. ULM accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, and
Discover.
Step 4: Submit an Application Portfolio to the SS Program
Assemble a portfolio consisting of a SS program application, curriculum vitæ, a sample
of your scholarly writing, program goal statement, and three letters of recommendation,
all of which, must be submitted electronically to css@ulm.edu by February 1. These items cannot be submitted via hard copy and incomplete portfolios will not
be considered. If you are re-applying to the program, you must submit a new portfolio.
To ensure a complete portfolio, please use the list below and follow the detailed
instructions for each item:
- Program Application: Download and complete our Program Application.
- Curriculum Vitæ: Please indicate employment history, education, scholarship, and any other creative
work, projects, or awards.
- Scholarly Writing Sample: Submit an 8-10 page sample of scholarly writing. You may submit a previous academic
paper. Provide the best possible writing sample that shows both a good fit for a program
in creative systemic studies and an indication of writing skills necessary to complete
an excellent dissertation.
- Doctoral Program Goal Statement: In a 2-3 page (typed, double-spaced) statement, tell us what you are looking for
in a doctoral program. Include how the program is a good fit for your academic goals
(e.g., an understanding of systemic studies and familiarity with its discourse and
orientation).
- Three Recommendations: Please arrange for three individuals, who are familiar with your work, to write a
letter assessing your ability to successfully complete the doctoral program. Download
and sign your portion of the Recommendation Cover Sheet, and have your recommender send the form, along with his or her letter, directly
to css@ulm.edu by February 1.
Once the February deadline has passed, the Admissions Committee will begin reviewing
your portfolios. In four to six weeks you will receive a notification from the Systemic
Studies Program indicating whether or not you have been selected to join the program. This
notification will be sent electronically to the email address you included on your
application.
If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact:
Systemic Studies