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Program Questions
What is the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program?
Do I need a master’s degree before beginning a PhD program?
What are coordinating and co-disciplines?
Can I apply for more than one coordinating and co-discipline?
What are the residency requirements?
What is an interim advisor and how is the person identified?
How do I identify my supervisory committee?
How many coursework and dissertation hours are required?
How long do I have to complete the Ph.D. ?
How long does typically take to complete the PhD degree?
Can classes be attended on a part-time basis, in the evening or on weekends?

 

Application Questions
What is my first step in the application process?
Where do I find application forms and instructions ?
Are there separate applications forms for the Interdisciplinary PhD Program?
What is the application fee?
What is the application deadline?
What is a Narrative Statement?
Does the writing sample have to be something I have recently written or something that I wrote as a student?
What is a Faculty Sponsor form?
I haven’t been in school for several years and out of contact with former faculty. Can I use employers, etc. to give recommendations?
When will I receive an admission decision?
Can my admission to the Program be updated to another semester?
Where do I find contact information?
Which GRE test should I take?
Are minimal GRE test scores required for admission?
Must I take a Subject GRE Test?
What are Institutional/Department codes for GRE/TOEFL?
Can I use a credit card to pay the application fee?
What are the rules for sending official transcripts to UMKC?
How should Letters of Reference be sent to UMKC?
What mailing address should I use?

 

General Questions
What scholarship/fellowships do you offer?
Who should I contact for research/teaching assistantships?
How, when and where do I apply for Financial Aid?
Does the University provide adult/married student housing?
What graduate student activities, committees are available on campus?
How do I arrange a campus visit?

 

 
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