How to Apply

Applications to the graduate program are accepted once a year; we have no rolling admissions. The next application deadline is March 16, 2009 to begin fall semester 2009.

To apply, submit the following materials directly to the Graduate School:

(1) A completed application, using the online application form. The minimal university requirements include the completion of a baccalaureate degree, a minimum total undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for a Masters program and completion of all required prerequisite course work. The application fee is $60, nonrefundable; $40 for returning students and Nevada alumni, payable when you file your online application.

(2) One official transcript from every post-secondary institution you’ve attended sent directly from the university to the Graduate School.

(3) If English is not your first language, recent TOEFL scores. Send transcripts and scores to:

Graduate School
Mailstop 326
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89557

Submit directly to the director of graduate studies at the Reynolds School of Journalism:

(1) A letter of intent explaining why you want to pursue graduate work in this program, what you hope to gain from participating, the assets you bring to the program and how you plan to use the degree after graduation.

(2) A resume outlining your professional and educational experience.

(3) Three letters of recommendation including one from a recent employer.

(4) Recent samples of published journalism.

Application materials can be sent by email attachment to Donica Mensing or by mail to:

Donica Mensing
Graduate Director
Mail Stop 310
Reynolds School of Journalism
University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557