Admission Requirements
The Department of History will consider for admission as a regular graduate student any student:
- Whose undergraduate major was History.
- Who had a 3.0 grade-point average in History courses and a 3.0 grade-point average overall.
Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree in History, but whose baccalaureate program included substantial training in History and/or related subjects, may also be considered for regular admission.
In order to be admitted into the program, applicants must provide evidence that they have scored
- A minimum of 500 on the verbal portion and/or
- A minimum of 3.5 on the analytical writing portion of the GRE test
and submit:
- A completed admissions application.
- GRE test results.
- An autobiographical essay.
- An essay detailing your scholarly interests (including if possible: the faculty with whom you wish to study).
- A sample of your scholarly writing.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Most materials can be completed and submitted online.
Financial Aid
There are a limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships available. For information and forms, contact the History office directly. The School of Graduate Studies also administers graduate fellowships and scholarships. For all other inquiries about financial aid, contact:
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Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Administrative Center, Room 101
5115 Oak Street
(816) 235-1154 (Kansas City Metro)
1-800-775-8652 (Outside of Metro)
Fax: (816) 235-5511
finaid@umkc.edu
http://www.umkc.edu/finaid
Student Orientation (The Graduate Student Barbeque)
The Department of History hosts an annual graduate student barbeque on the third Sunday in September, at which:
- Students are introduced to the program curriculum and administration.
- Graduate students are encouraged to build working relationships with faculty and peers.
- Faculty mentors/advisers are identified for each student.
