Prospective Students

NOTE: The University of Memphis is implementing a new application process for graduates. If you have already begun the application process, go to 'Applications in Progress.' 

For All New Applicants

Graduate School Application Requirements:

• Entrance examination test scores
• Transcripts from previous schools and universities
• Additional requirements for international students

Department of Anthropology Application Requirements:

• Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 of 3 must be from academic references)
• Personal statement
• Graduate Assistantship Application (only required if seeking funding)
• A sample of your best writing (5 pages minimum). Recommended for all, required if seeking a Graduate Assistantship.

Secure Online Application (link will go here)

If you have previously completed a graduate application to the University, all future graduate application fees are waived. Please contact Graduate Admissions (901-678-3685 or graduateadmissions@memphis.edu) for a coupon code for you to use within a day of submitting your next application.

Submission deadlines

Fall Semester:

• January 31 - May 1
• Applications submitted by January 31 will receive greater consideration for funding.
• Applications received after May 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Spring Semester:

• September 1 - November 30

Prospective Student Resources

• Anthropology Program Requirements and Course Descriptions
• Anthropology Department Master's Practicum
• Anthropology Department Comprehensive Written and Oral Exams
• Anthropology Department Graduate Student Handbook
• Anthropology Department Learning Goals and Objectives
• The Graduate School
• The Graduate School Application Checklist
• Financial Aid Department
• Hints for Finding a Graduate Assistantship
• ServiceMaster Design & Innovation Ethnography Fellowship Fall 2018

Mailing Addresses