Preparing for Graduate School

Graduate Admissions Timeline

Fall of your Junior Year	Compile a list of your top ten schools based on your areas of interest. Investigate financial aid options: fellowships, assistantships, and loans. Become familiar with admissions requirements—they vary by school.
Winter — Junior Year	Narrow your list to top five schools for your area of interest. Visit campus of top five schools, and meet faculty and students.
Spring — Junior Year	Send for application materials. Register for graduate tests required for your area of study. Begin preparing for graduate tests. Request letters of recommendation. Write draft statement of purpose.
Summer	Obtain letters of recommendation. Request grade transcripts –send directly to schools. Finalize statement of purpose.
Fall — Senior Year	Check application deadlines for schools to which you will apply. Take graduate admission (standardized) tests. Apply for national fellowships. Submit application materials.
Spring—Senior Year	Schedule confirmation visits to schools. Notify chosen college of your acceptance. Notify other colleges and financial aid providers if you are declining their offers. Make plans to move to new school—housing, banking, etc.

For further assistance, visit our web site www.uark.edu/grad or contact us:

Office of Graduate Recruitment
University of Arkansas
119 Ozark Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Toll-free: 1-866-234-3957