Prospective Students
Considering the U for graduate school?
First Steps for Prospective Students
- Review our programs.
- Review our faculty and their research here.
- Reach out to two or more faculty members that you would be interested in working with and inquire about whether they are accepting and/or funding students. (It is suggested that you reach out at least 3 months prior to the application deadline.) Include a short description of your qualifications, research interests, and your specific alignment with that faculty member. (Be persistent!)
- If you decide to apply, please see below for application requirements.
GRADUATE PROGRAM CONTACTS
Adrian Bell
Adrian.Bell@anthro.utah.edu
Serena Madsen
Adrian Bell
International Students
The Department of Anthropology values the global community we enjoy, and we welcome students from all countries. We recognize that there are unique advantages and challenges to being an international student, especially as you adjust to your studies alongside a new country and new culture. We encourage all our international students to make use of the resources available to them and to seek involvement in departmental, campus, and civic communities. Students who have additional information that may be helpful to other students or who have encountered problems not covered here are encouraged to inform the Programs Manager, Brittany Kiser so that future students can benefit from your experience.
***If there is a financial need, the Anthropology Department at the University of Utah can covering the cost of Graduate Applications that are submitted before the deadline.
Please email Serena Madsen for the Graduate Application waiver code.
Programs of Study
The Anthropology department offers graduate training in four tracks:
Biological Anthropology
Archaeology
Evolution of Culture, Cognition, and Behavior
Evolutionary Ecology
Incoming students are expected to concentrate their graduate work in one of these areas, and are encouraged to become involved in research early in their training. The Department of Anthropology offers both MS and MA versions of each of these degrees, but students seeking to continue on into the Ph.D track are encouraged to enroll in the MS program. All students who have not already earned a gradute degree, even those who plan to pursue a Ph.D, are accepted into the graduate program as Master's students. Students wishing to pursue a Ph.D will be evaluated upon the completion of their Master's degree and eligible students will be invited to join the Ph.D track.
Application Requirements
M.A., M.S. & Ph.D.
THE DEPARTMENT NO LONGER REQUIRES THE GRE FOR ADMISSION
Students are admitted to the program beginning in Fall Semester only. In addition to meeting the university requirements outlined by the Office of Graduate Admissions, applicants are expected to:
-
Complete personal background information
-
Select the program you are applying for and your area of interest
-
Upload transcripts for each college and university you have previously attended
-
Answer four short essay questions about your academic experience. Click "Application Instructions" below for more details."
-
Submit a 1000-word (or less) research statement outlining your proposed graduate research. Click "Application Instructions" below for more details.
-
Submit a current CV or resume
-
Provide names and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation through the application portal
Deadline
The application and required documents must be submitted
to the University of Utah Admissions Office no later than December 29th of the year preceding desired admission.
Establishing rapport with one or more faculty members with whom you would like to work is required for your application.
