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Application Process
The Center for Africana Studies welcomes your application to our program. All applications should be submitted on-line via the Apply/Yourself application on the Graduate Division of Arts & Sciences webpage at:
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/GAS/home/apply/admissions.html >>
The Graduate Group in Africana Studies admits a small class of highly qualified students to the doctoral program each year. Admission to the Graduate Group is highly competitive. When reading applications, we consider every element of the application carefully, in particular:
- The match between the applicant's intellectual interests and the strengths of our faculty.
- The academic record, with close attention to grades in history and related subjects.
- The recommendations of three faculty members.
- GRE scores. GRE scores are considered with the totality of the application. Alone, they do not determine the admissibility of a student.
- TOEFL/TSE scores, if applicable.
Recommendations can be sent on-line via the ApplyYourself application. You may also mail your three recommendations to:
Graduate Division of Arts & Sciences Admissions
University of Pennsylvania
3401 Walnut Street, Suite 322A
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6228
Official transcripts and scores should also be sent directly to the Graduate Division of Arts & Sciences Admissions office.
All applications to the Ph.D. program in Africana Studies must be submitted no later than midnight of December 15 for admission into the Ph.D. program for the Fall term (beginning in September) of the next year. Applicants are urged to file their applications and supporting materials as early as possible to allow time for the most careful consideration.
Students will be notified of their admission status by mid- to late February.
Writing Sample
A writing sample is a required part of the application. The writing sample should be one paper and should match the applicant's disciplinary concentration.
All writing samples should be sent directly to the Center for Africana Studies, postmarked by December 15. Send writing samples to:
Graduate Program
Center for Africana Studies
University of Pennsylvania
3401 Walnut St, Suite 331A
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6379
Financial Aid
All students in good standing are provided full tuition and living stipends.
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