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Graduate School

History

Degrees Offered

History degrees offered
Program Degree Offered
History M.A.; Ph.D.
Public History CERPB

Admission

Admission Application Instructions

  • Applying for admission to the graduate program in History is a two-step process:

First:

Fill out the  There are three steps involved in the application process.

  1. Fill out and submit the Graduate Program portion of the application that comes up when you click the above link. An email will be sent to you with a link to setup your account and finish your application.

  2. Click the link in your email and complete the rest of the application fields and submit.

  3. You will be directed to your application status portal. You will be able to pay your application fee and upload supplemental materials on this page. You will also receive another email with a link to this page so you can log in later and complete these steps and track your application progress.

As part of this process, applicants must do the following:

For the MA or PHD in History:

  1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average).

  2. Provide contact information for 3 individuals who will provide your 3 Letters of Recommendation.

  3. Upload a statement of purpose (2-3 pages) describing your background, research interests, professional goals, and reasons for choosing the Department of History at the 91次元. Please also indicate the faculty members you hope to work with while in the graduate program.

  4. Upload a writing sample (preferably a substantial piece of historical writing based on original research).

  5. Pay the application fee.

For the GPH Certificate:

  1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average).
  2. A letter of intent, explaining why the student is seeking the certificate
  3. A CV or resume
  4. BA or other transcripts (unofficial okay)
  5. One letter of recommendation
  6. Note: The PHC Admissions Committee may reach out to applicants on a case-by-case basis to request additional materials, such as a writing sample or additional references. 

Second: Request Official Scores and Transcripts:

  1. Request that official transcripts be sent to the 91次元 from all colleges and universities you have attended (excluding 91次元).  Please see transcript options.


Application Deadlines

  • Deadline for Ph.D. (Fall Semester start):  Complete application packet must be received by February 1. All applications received by February 1 will be considered for teaching assistantships and fellowships.

  • Deadline for M.A. (Fall Semester start):  Complete applications received by February 1 will be considered for teaching assistantships and fellowships.  Complete applications received by May 1 will be considered for admission.  After May 1, space permitting, applications will be considered for admission on a rolling basis until July 31.

  • Deadline for M.A. (Spring Semester start): Complete application packet must be received by October 15.

Campus Location
Liberal Arts Building, Room 101
32 Campus Drive #6264
Missoula, MT 59812-6264

Graduate Program Director
Jody Pavilack
jody.pavilack@mso.umt.edu
(406) 243-2234

Graduate Program Administrator
Cady Card-Andrew
cady.card-andrew@mso.umt.edu
(406) 243-4650