Welcome
Prospective PhD students should identify at least one faculty member in their area of interest and directly contact the faculty member(s) in their area of interest to explore possible mentorship prior to submitting an application. Please contact Kate Bunton (bunton@arizona.edu), Director of Graduate Studies, if you have any questions about identifying a potential mentor.
Application to the PhD program is completed through the University of Arizona Graduate College's GradApp system.
Application Requirements
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Scholarly Writing Sample
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Unofficial Transcripts
Please Note: We do NOT require or accept Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores as part of our admissions process.
Application Submission Timelines
These are the dates that our GradApp application will be open for you to enter and submit your information.
- For admission to the fall semester: November 1 - February 1
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact us by email at slhs_app@email.arizona.edu or by phone at 520-621-1192.