Guidelines for Domestic Applicants to Graduate Programs
- The application deadline for domestic applicants is January 1 prior to the Fall semester for which you are applying.
- You are considered a domestic applicant if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. (Note: If you are an international applicant, please see the international application.)
- If you have questions or need more information, please contact the EALC departmental administration.
- Frequently Asked Questions for Domestic Applicants
Steps in the application process:
1. Once you have chosen the program to which you would like to apply, prepare your application materials. All domestic applicants must submit:
- Online Application for Graduate Admission form
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
- Academic writing sample (usually a five- to ten- page paper or excerpt) in English
- Three letters of recommendation (at least two of which should come from undergraduate professors/mentors who can speak to your academic aptitude and preparedness for graduate school)
- Official score report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores
- NOTE: Due to the pandemic, GRE scores for the evaluation of graduate admissions are optional this year.
- Complete official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- $70 non-refundable application fee
2. Complete the online application and pay the application fee. The following materials can be submitted online:
- Online Application for Graduate Admission form
- Statement of purpose (500 - 1000 words)
- Three letters of recommendation (submitted by your recommenders – please follow up to ensure that all three letters will arrive before the application deadline)
- Academic writing sample (usually a five- to ten-page paper) in English
- $70 non-refundable application fee
If you would like to be considered for an Associate Instructor (AI) position in EALC, please answer the funding question on the online application.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Please be aware that the recommenders you list on your online application will receive your recommendation request after you submit their information. For that reason, we strongly encourage you to submit your online application several weeks ahead of the deadline to allow your recommenders ample time to send in their recommendations. Alternatively, you may also ask your recommenders to send hard copies of their letters directly to Hamilton Lugar Graduate Admissions, or to send electronic copies via email to HLSgrad@iu.edu. Please contact HLS Graduate Admissions if you have any questions.
3. Submit the following application materials directly to HLS Graduate Admissions:
- Complete official transcripts of ALL college and university credit
- Three letters of recommendation (only if not submitted online)
Send these materials to:
Indiana University
Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies
Graduate Admissions
355 N. Eagleson Ave, 2075
Bloomington, IN 47405-1105
4. When you have taken the GRE General Test, have your scores reported to IU.
- The ETS code for Indiana University Bloomington is 1324.
- For the departmental code, please use 2601 for "Asiatic Languages and Literatures."
Scores can be reported either electronically or in a paper format. Scores must come directly from the testing agency. Photocopies of your scores are not considered official and will not be accepted by IU.
- NOTE: GRE scores are not required and will not be reviewed for admissions decisions.
5. If applicable, fill out the Supplemental Application for students who have studied internationally:
Domestic applicants (US citizens and permanent residents) who have studied at a college or university outside of the US and whose overseas credit is not included in a US transcript will require evaluation by the Office of International Services, which may increase processing time.
For answers to domestic applicant FAQs, click here.