All application materials are due by January 15

The following items must be submitted when applying for admission to the Graduate Program in Sociology. Applications for admission will not be reviewed until all items have been received.

To be sent to the University of Kentucky Graduate Admissions Office:
Mail to:
The Graduate School
University of Kentucky, Gillis Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0033

1. Application for Admission to the Graduate School (also available from the Graduate School).

2. Transcripts of academic work completed at all colleges and universities attended since high school.

3. GRE scores. A minimum combined score of 1500 on the aptitude (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) section of the Graduate Record Exam is expected.
Note: The new essay analytical component of the GRE exam should be multiplied by 100 to calculate the composite GRE aptitude score.
- Applicants are not required or expected to take the subject test in Sociology. Please ensure that you take the GRE in sufficient time for the scores to be received at the Graduate School by January 15.

To be sent to the Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology:
Mail to:
Director of Graduate Studies
University of Kentucky, Department of Sociology
Lexington, KY 40506-0027

1. Application form for Admission to the program, and for fellowships and assistantships. Please note that the application form is also used to request consideration for teaching assistantships, research assistantships, traineeships, or nonservice fellowships.

2. A statement of your goals and reasons for pursuing an advanced degree in sociology.
- It is helpful if applicants also address the field(s) of interest within sociology they may wish to pursue in their graduate studies.

3. A sample of your writing, preferably in the form of a term paper, an extensive essay, or a draft of a senior thesis. If you have completed a master's degree, you may submit one or two chapters of your thesis. Please do not submit a copy of your entire thesis. 

4. letters of recommendation (required of all applicants, including those applying for a University fellowship or a departmental assistantship.
- Please indicate whether or not you wish to waive your right of access to your letters of recommendation by checking the appropriate space and signing and dating each copy of the letter of recommendation form. Do this before giving the forms to your references. Be sure to fill in your name and social security number on each copy.

All application materials are due by January 15