Graduate Studies

See Also: M.A. Program | Ph.D. Program | MFLL Graduate Handbook

In order to be considered for admission to a graduate program in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, all applicants must:

Complete the Graduate School Application
Pay the $60 application fee by credit card or electronic check
Upload the following materials into the Graduate School Application:

• Unofficial transcripts of all prior Undergraduate and Graduate coursework and degree confirmations
• Statement of Purpose (about 300 words; one in the target language and one in English)
• Two (2) Writing Samples (one in the target language and one in English)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (at least two should be academic references)
• A GTA Application (ONLY if you want to apply for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship). GTA stipends are competitive and generally range between $14,700-$18,000 for a 9-month contract. Tuition fee waiver and full medical insurance are included.

Application deadlines for those applying for a GTAship are February 1 (for fall admission) and October 1 (for spring admission)

Applicants whose native language is not English must:

• Submit official TOEFL scores directly from ETS to University of Tennessee (#1843)
• OR
• Submit official IELTS scores directly from IELTS administrator to Office of Graduate Admissions

DO NOT SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS BY MAIL. THIS WILL DELAY PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION.