How to Apply

Advance your career with a graduate degree from the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. 

A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is generally required for admissions consideration, in addition to review of a statement of goals, resume and one certified copy of official transcripts from each college and university attended, 3 letters of references, standardized test scores and a writing sample (if required by program).

Applications for admission to graduate study are managed by many different academic graduate programs. You can find information about each program within our departmental and college websites.

Join a community of over 500 inquisitive and engaged graduate students from Psychology and Philosophy to English and Economics, and receive research opportunities with our acclaimed faculty, as well as the personalized advising and development programs you need to put your degree to work after graduation.

Financial support is available to graduate students in the form of research assistantships (RA), teaching assistantships (TAs), and other fellowships which are awarded by individual programs, the College, the Graduate School and typically as part of an admissions offer.

Each graduate program in the College has a unique application process. When you have questions about applications, admission criteria (including English proficiency), standardized testing, curriculum, financial awards and the process, it is best to reach out to your program of interest.

Start the Application Process

Temple University uses SLATE for the processing of graduate applications. When you are ready to begin your application, click on the Apply for Admission to complete and submit a College of Liberal Arts online graduate application along with an application fee of $60.00. Applicants can upload their personal statement, CV/resume, and Writing Sample (if required by the program) and unofficial transcripts once the application is submitted. All other materials must be uploaded by the department.

Once you have started an application, you can track your application status by logging into your account. Students will regularly receive email reminders to complete the application for the departmental graduate committee’s review. You may also follow-up with your program’s admission contact.

Please consider our quick tips below for completing the application:

Transcripts

  • Applications will be considered with uploaded copies of unofficial transcripts. If admitted, official transcripts from each institution attended are required. Transcripts uploaded by applicants are considered unofficial.
  • Official electronic transcripts should be sent directly from the granting institution(s) to the department or program in which you are applying.
  • While electronic transcripts are preferred, if necessary, you may have the granting institution mail transcripts directly to the department. For contact information, please refer to the CLA Graduate Degree Program link above.

Letters of Recommendations

  • This information is submitted electronically by recommenders. Enter the contact information for the references. Each recommender will receive a link to submit a letter on your behalf. Refer to the program’s website for the required number of letters.

Additional Supplemental Application Materials

  • Guidelines for letters of recommendations, your personal goal statement, cv/resume, a writing sample, standardized test scores, etc. can be found on the admissions pages for each program. Please see your program of interest below:

If you have technical issues with the College of Liberal Arts application, please contact CLA Graduate Affairs at claadmissions@temple.edu.

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