Apply to PhD Program

Welcome

Prospective PhD students should identify at least one faculty member in their area of research interest and directly contact the faculty member(s) to explore possible mentorship prior to submitting an application.  Please contact Kate Bunton (bunton@arizona.edu), Director of Graduate Studies-PhD, 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

  1. Identification of a mentor
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Resume
  4. Scholarly Writing Sample
  5. Letters of Recommendation (3)
  6. 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.

  • Applications open November 1
  • Application deadline is 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.