Application Deadlines
- Fall Admissions: February 15th
- Spring Admissions: November 1st
- Students will be notified of the results of their application approximately one month from the application's due date
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- Literary-critical writing sample of at least 10 pages.
- Candidate letter
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed online application
- Two letters of recommendation (pdf)
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts
Assistantship Opportunities
Students may also apply for three kinds of Assistantships, each of which carry a stipend and tuition waiver. Teaching Assistants are trained to teach college composition, and teach two undergraduate courses per semester, while Research Assistants aid faculty in pursuit of their research goals. Some Graduate Assistants coordinate the mounting of UNC’s International Film Series, as well as the screening of films for the department’s Film Program. Other GAs will pursue editorial work on The CEA Critic, the scholarly journal of the College English Association.
In order to apply for these assistantships, simply include a one-page letter with your application, detailing your interest in and qualifications for any of the positions.
If you have already applied for admission, and wish to apply for an assistantship, simply send your one-page letter to:
Dr. Kenneth Chan
University of Northern Colorado
Dept. of English
501 20th Street
Campus Box 109
Greeley, CO 80639
Tuition Rates below are for the 2012-2013 school year. These tables do not include eligible course fees that apply to certain courses.
2012-2013 Colorado Resident Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$469.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1407.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4221.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
2012-2013 Non-Resident/International Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$1004.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$3012.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$9036.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour Rates
