Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or its equivalent, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (on a scale of 4.0) and at least 3.0 in the student's major. There is no specific major requirement, but applicants must show a record of coursework (or equivalent experience) demonstrating that they are sufficiently prepared to do graduate work in philosophy. Acceptable coursework includes an undergraduate degree in philosophy; a degree in international relations with good performance in upper level undergraduate philosophy classes also might be considered. Professional training or experience relevant to international research ethics could be accepted in lieu of coursework. Applicants must also show an appropriate level of achievement on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or an equivalent test (e.g., LSAT or MCAT), unless the applicant already holds an advanced degree.

Foreign applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). They must also take the IUPUI English (ESL) examination prior to their first semester of coursework and may be required to take additional classes in English as a second language.

Deadlines for receipt of completed applications are as follows:

• March 1st – For applicants seeking admission for the fall semester.
• October 15th – For applicants seeking admission for the spring semester.

If you wish to apply after the deadlines, please contact one of the Graduate Advisors:

• Dr. Jason T. Eberl - jeberl@iupui.edu
• Dr. Eric M. Meslin – emeslin@iupui.edu

Application materials:

1. Graduate School Application form with Application Fee; for more information visit: http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/admissions/
2. Three Letters of Recommendation
3. Statement of Purpose
4. GRE, LSAT, or MCAT Scores (unless applicant already holds an advanced degree)
5. TOEFL Scores (non-native English speakers only)

Please send the following directly to the IUPUI Philosophy Department, Cavanaugh 331, 425 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202:

6. Official Transcripts (required from all institutions attended or currently attending)
7. Writing Sample or Resume