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Admission and aid are decided by an examination of previous transcripts, references, test scores (the GRE is a sample of recent work (a term paper, chapter of an MA or honors thesis, book review, etc.), and the personal statement of interest. Test scores (e.g. the GRE) are strongly recommended by the department but not required), and the personal statement of interest. Applicants should not feel bound by the page limit implied in the graduate school application for the statement of interest. Write a careful, thoughtful essay showing how anthropology at Syracuse relates to your goals and interests. When possible, a sample of recent work (a term paper, chapter of an MA or honors thesis, book review, etc.) should be included with your application. Visits to campus and personal interviews by applicants are welcome.
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Correspondence concerning funding should be addressed to:
Professor Robert RubinsteinProfessor Jok Madut Jok
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Anthropology
Syracuse University
209 Maxwell Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244-1090
(315) 443-3837
mailto: rar@syr6231
jjok01@syr.edu
Completed applications for the Ph.D. program must be accompanied by official transcripts, three letters of reference, a statement of interest, and a representative sample of recent work.
Students applying for graduate awards are urged to submit complete admission applications as early as possible. Applications received complete can be processed many times faster than those received in separate mailings. Students must have their complete admission applications to the Graduate Enrollment Management Center no later than January 10th. While, under some circumstances, applications may be considered after this deadline, all funds for student financial assistance may already have been allocated. Offers of admission are made for August, the beginning of the academic year. Applicants will be informed of admission decisions by the department.
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