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Graduate Program Coordinator

Dr. Kevin Ayotte
California State University, Fresno
Department of Communication
5201 North Maple Avenue M/S SA46
Fresno, CA 93740-8027

Office:
Speech Arts, Room 6
Email
Phone: 559.278.4086
Fax: 559.278.4113

 

 

Admission

There are two separate and distinct admission procedures.   You must complete both sets of admission procedures; each occurs independently of the other.  First, you must be admitted to the Division of Graduate Studies at the University; second you must be admitted to the Departmental Program.   If you are not admitted as a “classified student,” it is quite important you obtain full Classified Standing as soon as possible. 

Alert:  The application deadline for Programatic (Department) admission for the Fall 2009 semester has been extended to April 1, 2009. 

University Graduate Admission

The University has individual application requirements administered by Division of Graduate Studies.  They require specific admission items, such as official transcripts, GRE scores, and application forms.  International Students must also submit formal TOEFL scores.  Specific admission requirements to the Division of Graduate Studies may be found on their website.  Domestic students may contact Graduate Admissions at 559.278.4973 to request a Graduate Admission form.  All University (Division of Graduate Studies’) application materials should be sent directly to their office as soon as possible; you may also apply online.  International students may receive more detailed information and an international application by contacting the International Student Services and Programs office at 559.278.2782.

Department (Program) Admission

In addition to your Division of Graduate Studies Admission (University) process, you must also make application directly to the Department of Communication.  Our admission deadline for a Fall term is March 1st  of the same year.  Admission for a Spring term is September 30th  of the preceding year.  Deadlines for a program application are independent of the deadlines for a Division of Graduate Studies application.  The Department encourages early applications. 

Your Department Application should include the following materials.

  • A statement of purpose outlining your reasons for attending graduate school in Communication (if you did not submit one with your online University-level application through CSU Mentor); 
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your preparation for advanced study (these letters may be included in the application sent by you, or may be mailed separately);  Download in Word or Adobe PDF format.
  • A sample of your writing (upper division academic paper, project proposal, etc.);
  • International students must also submit an unofficial copy of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores.  Our international students must score a minimum 600 composite TOEFL.

A package, containing all of the above material should be returned to:

Graduate Coordinator
California State University, Fresno
Department of Communication
5201 North Maple Avenue  M/S SA46
Fresno, CA  93740-8027

You will be notified by the Division of Graduate Studies regarding both the University and Department application decisions.