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Application Requirements
Application Deadline: Deadline date for applications is January 15 for Fall Quarter admissions.

The HCOM program accepts students on a rolling basis, but students who submit complete applications by January 15 receive priority consideration for financial aid awards. Allow sufficient time for processing and review by the faculty prior to your desired entry quarter.

GRE Requirements: General Test

TOEFL Requirements (Students for whom English is second language): 230 Computer-Based, 570 Paper- Based, (TWE also required)

Official Sealed Transcripts: 2 Copies (Required from all institutions where more than 2 credits completed)

Letters of Recommendation: 3 Letters of Recommendation, preferably academic in nature. (Use this form)

Personal Statement: 2-4 page essay indicating which area of emphasis you want to pursue, your motivation for applying, you personal and professional goals, and any information or perspectives that will better inform the faculty of your capability to pursue graduate-level work. Include resume or C.V.

To ensure proper and timely processing of your application, send all application materials below in ONE packet to:

University of Denver
Office of Graduate Admissions
2197 S. University Blvd.
University Hall, Room 216
Denver, CO 80208

Questions? Contact Robin Filipczak, HCOM program assistant at
(303) 871-4313

University Financial Aid
Application Deadline: January 15

DU Financial Aid: see Office of Financial Aid

The university centrally processes all requests for financial aid for entering students. In order to apply for loans and departmental assistance, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For complete instructions, follow the link above to DU's Office of Financial Aid. To receive priority consideration, it is important that you complete this process by the application deadline, so plan ahead.

Departmental Scholarships
Research & Teaching Assistantships
Application Deadline: January 15

The Department of Human Communication Studies works to decrease the financial demands of its admitted students. These come in the form of scholarships, assistantships, loans, work study and Colorado Grants (for Colorado residents).

Several students are also selected each year to serve as research and teaching assistants for undergraduate communication courses. Assistants receive stipends and/or tuition waivers for their service. (Applicants for whom English is a second language must complete the TWE and TSE in order to be considered.)

To apply for departmental assistance, complete the Supplemental Financial Assistance form and submit it with your application for admission by January 15.

Questions? Contact Robin Filipczak, HCOM program assistant at
(303) 871-4313