The Comparative Literature Program offers two degrees, the MA and the PhD.
Students may apply to either degree program after completing the BA. Students who have
completed the MA should apply to the PhD program. All applicants for PhD study should be
aware that the Graduate Admissions Committee will make recommendations for admission
based on the student’s strength of preparation. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.0.
In addition to the following information, students are encouraged to read the guidelines for both the MA and PhD degrees. Both are available on the department’s website:
 MA Guidelines
PhD Guidelines
The MA is intended as either a preparation for doctoral study in the field or as a terminal degree
in its own right. In addition to an undergraduate major in a relevant field, students applying for
admission to the MA program in Comparative Literature should have completed three years of
college level study or its equivalent in one foreign language. Students are also encouraged to
begin study of a second foreign language before applying.
Students are accepted for doctoral study in Comparative Literature directly from the BA or after
completion of an MA in Comparative Literature, a national literature, or a related discipline.
All students seeking admission to doctoral study must show evidence of advanced knowledge in
one foreign language (completion of a fourth year college literature course or its equivalent) and
intermediate knowledge of a second foreign language (at least two years of coursework at the college level).
Students in our MA program may apply for admission to the PhD program during their final
year of study. All coursework completed for the MA in Comparative Literature at CU-Boulder
will be counted towards the completion of course requirements for the PhD. Students should
note that admission to the PhD program from the MA program is not automatic.
Three programs of doctoral study are available:
- Four Year Program of Study: For students admitted after completion of the MA in Comparative Literature at CU-Boulder.
- Five Year Program of Study: For all other students admitted with an MA. Students transferring from another doctoral program will also follow the five year program.
- Six Year Program of Study: For students admitted with a BA. This program also offers
the award of an en-route MA. To be admitted to this program of study, students must
show evidence of strong foreign language accomplishment and aptitude for the discipline
during their undergraduate studies.
Students who are unsure whether to apply directly for doctoral study or apply for the MA should contact the Director of Graduate Studies. For additional information please visit the department and the graduate school webpages:
http://www.colorado.edu/comparativeliterature/
http://www.colorado.edu/GraduateSchool/
Detailed information on what comprises a complete application dossier to the Comparative Literature Program is provided on the Application Checklists. Please download the appropriate checklist and follow it closely for instructions about completing your application:
Domestic Graduate Application Checklist
(for US Citizens and non-US citizens on Permanent Status)
International Graduate Application Checklist
(for applicants who have, or will be applying for, a temporary US visa)
A summary of application materials follows:
- A completed online application
- A statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- A sample course paper in English of no more than 20 pages
- A completed CU Comp Lit Application (includes the Application for Teaching Assistantship)
- One official transcript from each college or university attended
- GRE General Test scores
- TOEFL scores (for students whose native language is not English)
Applicants are encouraged to visit the University and department webpages for prospective students.
http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/
http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/apply/application.html
http://www.colorado.edu/comparativeliterature
| Domestic Applicants |
The application is due on December 15, 2008. |
| International Applicants |
Transcripts are due to the Office of International Admissions on December 1, 2008. The rest of the application is due to the department on December 15, 2008. |
Deadlines for applications are for fall semester entry.
Spring and summer entry applications are not accepted.
You must submit the online application at Apply Yourself by December 15. Your supplemental materials should be emailed to the department by December 15. We do allow a grace period of 2 ˝ weeks for letters of recommendation, transcripts, and GRE scores. Applications that are not complete by January 1, 2009 will not be considered.
Applicants will not receive correspondence regarding the progress of their application until the online application is submitted. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the progress of their application on the Apply Yourself website.
GRE
| Institution: |
4841 – University of Colorado at Boulder |
| Department: | 2902 – Comparative Literature |
TOEFL
| Institution: |
4841 – University of Colorado at Boulder |
| Department: | 28 – Comparative Literature |
For questions about the program or the application please contact:
Patricia Paige
Graduate Program Assistant
303-492-7376
Patricia.Paige@Colorado.edu
For questions about your desired course of study please contact the Director of Graduate Studies.
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