Applying for Graduate Studies In Philosophy

The deadline for Fall 2008 enrollment is January 15, 2008

Admissions are highly competitive. It is to the applicant's advantage to submit relevant admissions materials as soon as possible as admissions desicions for each school year are made by early March.

The following are due by January 15th of the year you wish to enroll:

1. A completed copy of the application form. This includes your statement of intent in which you discuss your reasons for pursuing graduate studies, your educational and professional objectives, and any other information that you believe will aid the Graduate Committee in arriving at an admissions decision.

To be mailed to the Graduate Admissions office:

2. A check for $30 for the application fee made payable to Carnegie Mellon University.
3. Official transcripts of all college or university work to date.
4. A piece of original writing on a relevant topic of philosophy, logic, or methodology. This may be replaced by the GRE in mathematics or computer science.

To be mailed to the Department of Philosophy office:

5. An official copy from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) of your scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If you are a foreign student, you may request that this requirement be waived (see the appropriate section below). You may send a photocopy of your scores with your application; however, official scores are required.
6. If English is not your native language, a report of the scores you achieved on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). You may send a photocopy of your scores along with your application; however, official scores are required.
7. Three letters of recommendation evaluating your potential for graduate study from persons who know you well, including at least two professors.

If you have questions about your application, contact the Graduate Office at 412.268.8569.

Equal Opportunity Assurance

Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and Carnegie Mellon University is required not to discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in violation of TITLE Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

In addition, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admissions, employment or administration of its programs on the basis of religion, creed, ancestry, belief, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or in violation of federal, state or local laws or executive orders. While the federal government does continue to exclude gays, lesbians, and bisexuals from receiving ROTC scholarships or serving in the military, ROTC classes on this campus are available to all students.

Inquiries concerning application of these statements should be directed to either the Provost at (412) 268-6684 or the Vice President for Enrollment at (412) 268-2056. Both can be reached by mail at:

Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Application Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

How did you learn of this degree program?

ADDRESS

TEST SCORES

DEGREE PROGRAM

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REFERENCES

List the people who have written letters of recommendation on your behalf.

Reference 1

Name
Position
Institution

Reference 2

Name
Position
Institution

Reference 3

Name
Position
Institution

EDUCATION

List the institutions of higher education that you have attended, including the school name, dates of attendance, and degree. If you are still attending school, please include the program for your final semester. Order the entries from most to least recent.

EXPERIENCE

List any employment relevant to your career goals, including position, employer, and dates of employment. Order the entries from most to least recent.

RECOGNITIONS

List recognitions for scholarly activities (awards, honorary societies, scholarships), professional societies, articles or books published, papers presented, research, inventions or any other creative work.

FUNDING

Are you an employee of an organization that will provide educational benefits?
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If so, please indicate the organization.

Are you, your parent or spouse an employee of Carnegie Mellon?
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If so, please indicate who is a CMU employee and in what position.

STATEMENT OF INTENT

In the space below, please type a brief statement of your reasons for pursuing graduate studies, your educational and professional objectives, and any other information that you believe will aid the Graduate Committee in arriving at an admissions decision.

OPTIONAL INFORMATION

The information that you provide in response to the questions below in no way will affect the consideration of your application. It is used only for reporting and/or affirmative action purposes.

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.?
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>No

If you answered "No", the following information is needed for an INS Certificate of Eligibility (Form IAP-66 or I-20). Providing this information is strictly voluntary and will not affect the consideration of your application in way.

Date of Birth
Country of Birth
City of Birth
Country of Citizenship

If you are a nonresident alien currently in the U.S., what is your immigration status?

What is your ethnicity?
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>White other than Hispanic
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>Asian or Pacific Islander
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Providing information on your ethnicity is strictly voluntary and will not affect the consideration of your application in any way. This information is used only for reporting and/or affirmative action purposes.

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