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Application for Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Study
Instructions for US citizens
  • Review of an application for admission starts when all required application information and documentation and the $35 application fee have been received.
  • Admission deadlines vary among disciplines: some have strict deadlines; others have rolling admission. Early application and admission is often required to be eligible for financial aid.

Application: Requirements for Review and Admission
  1. Application and personal information is collected OnLine.
    This includes the important Narrative Statement in which you must convince the Admission Committee that your prior education and your plan fits the chosen area(s) of study, and that you have the capability and determination to succeed.
  2. GRE aptitude test scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical/writing) are required.
    Some disciplines require minimally acceptable GRE scores or a Subject test.
      Such requirements will be listed among the discipline-specific admission criteria.
      The acceptance of other tests or qualifications in lieu of GRE will also be listed.
    For admission, official GRE scores must be received from ETS.
      Some disciplines will initiate review of an application once a copy of the GRE results has been provided; others require receipt of the official ETS form.
      We urge you to take the GRE test as soon as possible.
      Applicants must instruct the testing agency to send official Graduate Record Examination scores to the address noted below.  The University's institution code = 6872; the School's department code = 0203.
  3. Three (3) Letters of Reference from people who can evaluate your academic, professional and research capabilities, using the forms provided.
  4. Professional Resume or Vita.
  5. Transcripts. For application review, submit one (1) copy of all recent and relevant transcripts (front & back).
    For admission, one (1) full set of official transcripts must be received by mail, directly from issuing colleges/universities.
      Some disciplines will initiate review of an application when copies of recent and relevant transcripts (front & back) are submitted. Most disciplines require all official transcripts before reviewing an application.
  6. Writing Sample. Submit a sample of previous professional writing. This may include papers from prior academic programs, grant, proposals, publications etc. Please check the discipline information for specific requirements.
  7. The non-refundable application fee of $35.00 (US dollars) must be paid for an application to be reviewed.
      The application fee can be paid by Credit Card OnLine or by attaching a check or money order, payable to the "University of Missouri-Kansas City" for $35.00 (US dollars) to the mailed signature form.
      Alternative if you cannot apply OnLine.
    Mail should be sent to:
      School of Graduate Studies,  Room 340 AC
      University of Missouri-Kansas City
      5100 Rockhill Road
      Kansas City, MO 64110-2499, USA
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TWE (Test of Written English) tests are generally required for all applicants of graduate programs for whom English is not the native language. However, US citizens are exempt of this requirement for entry into the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program of UMKC.
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