Office of Admissions

English, MA

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at www.csumentor.edu along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
   Note:
   • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
   • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
   • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

1. Three letters of recommendation
2. Submit a 750-1000 word statement of purpose
3. Submit a 10-page writing sample from a previous literature course, preferably an analytical essay involving research

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: February 1
International Applicants: February 1

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: October 1
International Applicants: October 1