About Admissions
The Arts and Letters program offers graduate-level interdisciplinary studies that explore the foundation and development of civilization in relationship to contemporary societies. Degrees offered: Master of Letters (M.Litt.) Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Requirements for Application
A complete application for either the M.Litt. or the D.Litt. requires:
- An essay response as outlined in the application packet;
- A personal statement;
- The completed application form;
- A non-refundable application fee of $35.00, check payable to "Drew University;"
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
- Two letters of reccomendation.
The Graduate Record examination (GRE) is not required. However, international applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit TOEFL and TWE scores that are not more than two years old.
Please note that an M.Litt. or other recognized master's degree in the humanities is a prerequisite for applying to the Drew D.Litt. program.
A complete application for the Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies requires:
- The completed application form;
- A personal statement;
- A non-refundable application fee of $35.00, check payable to "Drew University;"
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
Application Timeline
Please keep in mind this timeline for application:
- Completed applications are accepted for all three terms (fall, spring and summer).
- Notification of acceptance is usually sent 2-3 weeks after the complete application is received.
- All applications must be received at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester for which the student is applying. Contact the Graduate Admissions Office for term start dates.
Download the Arts & Letters Application
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