1. For consideration of admission, the applicant should have the following credentials:

a. Graduation from an accredited college

b. Grades indicating a likelihood for success in graduate studies. For full, non-provisional admission, an overall cumulative 3.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale of college work.

2. Submit the following:

a.  A completed, signed, dated and witnessed application form

b.  $40.00 non-refundable application fee

c.  Two letters of recommendation (with at least one from an academic source)

d.  Official transcripts from all colleges attended

e.  A personal statement of approximately 1 page (250-300 words)

Describe either an experience that prompted you to seek entrance into the degree program to which you are applying OR your reasons for wanting to enter the degree program. In keeping with the Honor Tradition at Converse, your essay must be entirely your own work and must indicate by proper documentation any ideas or words that come from another source. Organize your essay clearly, proofread, and spell-check your essay carefully. Use specific details and avoid cliches. For example, instead of repeating, "I want to help people," describe a specific example of how you have already helped someone grow and describe how you will be able to help others grow after you have completed the degree you seek. Your essay should include your personal reflection on the value of a liberal education, and more specifically the M.L.A. program at Converse, since the M.L.A. is designed specifically to strengthen the liberal education of degree seekers.

3. Graduate Admissions Committee
 All applications will come before the Graduate Admissions Committee. The Committee will accept applicants fully or provisionally, defer applicants, or reject applicants based on its determination of likelihood for success in graduate studies. Having the minimal credentials does not guarantee a student's admission. The Graduate Admissions Committee meets every month except for July and December.

4.  Schedule an Appointment
The School of Graduate Studies is happy to arrange appointments for prospective students upon request.

5. Send application forms and fees to:

School of Graduate Studies
Converse College
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302-1931

Phone:  864-596-9220