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One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application. Unofficial transcripts must be complete (not select courses), issued in the original language, and be accompanied by certified English translations when applicable. You should obtain a copy of your unofficial transcript version (obtained from a student account) since “official” transcripts do not scan well.If offered admission, one paper official transcript from each university attended will be required. Transcripts of all post- secondary education (including community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs) are required to be uploaded in the application. Applicants may submit transcripts before mid-year grades are posted, but final transcripts must then follow.
Curriculum Vitae:
The online application will prompt you to upload a curriculum vitae.
Personal Statement:
Unless the system allows you to individually upload the four following items, you should upload all items as a single document to the personal statement section. These include, 1) A personal statement which briefly describes your professional goals, your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate work in Classics, your particular interests in our program and faculty, and any other special circumstances relating to your application that might help us in making our decision; 2) a list of fall and spring classes that you plan to take for your senior year as an undergraduate; 3) a list of works you have read in Greek and Latin; and 4) a writing sample or sample of work on a Classical topic totaling 20-30 pages, double-spaced in a font large enough to be legible.
Recommendation Letter:
Three electronic letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required. In order to allow for electronic submission and delivery of your recommendations, you must submit the email addresses of your three recommenders during the application process. The deadline for recommendation letters is Dec. 20. Applicants should check their online application often to make sure recommenders have submitted their letters before the deadline.
Financial Certification:
International applicants who are offered admission to a graduate program are required by United States federal regulations to certify that you have sufficient funds to pay for your expenses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the entire length of your studies. Every international applicant offered admission, including applicants who may receive teaching or research assistantships or other awards, must complete and upload the International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instructions/Worksheet to their ConnectCarolina Student Center after being offered admission. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will send you information and instructions for completing and uploading these forms in order to document that you meet necessary financial requirements. ISSS will then send you the appropriate documents to use in obtaining or updating your visa once it has been determined that you have met the necessary financial requirements.