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The IU Graduate School requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. However, in rare circumstances students have been admitted with a GPA between below 3.0 but at least a 2.8 GPA. We consider each applicant holistically. Other factors, such as your letters of recommendation, writing samples, your GPA in your Sociology courses, or whether you have …

Get letters from people who can speak most directly to your ability to do graduate work in Sociology. Try to have at least two letters come from sociology professors or professors who have taught you in upper level social science or other liberal arts courses. However, we also realize that some of our applicants have …

Most applicants submit papers they wrote as course term papers, undergraduate theses, or reports they prepared for an internship. Essentially any paper that demonstrates your writing and analytical or theoretical skills is acceptable. Applicants should submit a sample that best reflects the abilities consistent with the goals and mission of the MA program. Papers normally …

Your personal statement should be about your interest in sociology, and why you want to pursue a master’s degree in sociology. You can describe any relevant experience (academic, work, volunteer or paid, or other life experiences) that brings you to apply to our program. We would also like to know the kinds of sociological topics …

We have around 15 applicants every year for a cohort of 6-8 students. We receive several strong applications and have a limit on the size of each incoming cohort. As a result the decision-making process is competitive.

Yes, you can still apply. You don’t have to be sociology major to apply for our graduate program. However, applicants should have completed 5 undergraduate sociology courses, or approved equivalents (for 2 of these 5 courses), with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Successful applicants have come from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Some …

If you are applying as an international student, you will need to apply through the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and they will finalize your admission and assist you with obtaining a visa, if necessary. OIA will conduct a final review of your application to determine that all institutional and USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration …

Yes. We accept applications for fall and spring semesters. The deadline for a spring admission is October 15. The deadline for a fall admission is March 15. To apply, please visit: https://liberalarts.indianapolis.iu.edu/departments/sociology/prospective-students/graduate-studies/admissions-requirements-and-how-to-apply/