Prospective Students
What are the Admission Requirements?
To be admitted into our program, students must meet the following conditions:
Preparation: For admission to the program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least 24 hours in history, including up to twelve hours below the 300-level, or have completed a major or minor in history.
Scholastic Achievement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Test Scores: Applicants must meet GRE minimum scores in two of three areas: Verbal, 146; Quantitative, 140; Analytical Writing, 3.5. (The GRE subject test in history is not required for admission.
Recommendations: To be considered for admission, applicants must request three letters of recommendation and supply the email addresses of their references at the time of their application. We take care of the rest; recommenders will submit their letters online directly to UNA.
Application Essay: This essay (approximately 250-350 words) should describe why you wish to pursue an M.A. in History or Public History, goals for graduate study, and areas you wish to study.
Writing Sample: This should be a minimum of 1,200 words, preferably a research or scholarly essay or paper from previous classes. It may also be a sample of professional or creative writing.
What if an applicant does not meet all the requirements?
If you are concerned about your ability to meet the requirements, please contact the History Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Lynne Rieff, at larieff@una.edu. We do consider special circumstances with respect to admission.
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Apply Online
To apply go to and click on “Apply to UNA” under “Complete the Graduate Application.”
Materials you will be required to upload to the online application:
Application Essay
Writing Sample
Step 2: Request letters of recommendation
To be considered for admission, applicants must request three letters of recommendation and supply the email addresses of their references at the time of their application. We take care of the rest; recommenders will submit their letters online directly to UNA.
Step 3: Request official transcripts
Request official transcripts from each institution previously attended whether or not you received a degree from that institution. We will obtain transcripts related to coursework completed at the 国产AV. Official transcripts can be sent through an electronic transcript service to graduate@una.edu or mailed to: Office of Graduate Admissions, UNA Box 5078, Florence, AL 35632.
Step 4: Submit official test score report for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE):
Official test scores should be sent to the 国产AV, test code 1735. To register for the GRE, visit .
Step 5: Check your Application Status
Visit Graduate Admissions at ,
you can then login and check your status.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 1
Spring admission: November 1
Summer admission: April 1