admission deadline
Applicants must submit applications by January 1. Students are admitted to the graduate program for the autumn quarter only.


admission criteria
In evaluating applications, the Department takes the following factors into account: the philosophical potential displayed in a sample of the applicant’s written work, letters of recommendation, undergraduate record, and GRE scores. We normally have 5–10 openings for new students each year.


teaching assistantships
The Department of Philosophy offers a limited number of teaching assistantships and one research assistantship to outstanding new applicants to the graduate program. These awards are announced each March for the following academic year. Those holding assistantship appointments get tuition waivers, a modest stipend, and a health plan. However, they are responsible for paying a small quarterly student fee. Awards will be announced no later than April 1st. Our policy is to try to give support to all of our students in good standing. Even those who are not offered a support package when they start have a good chance of being supported later.