Application Instructions and Information
Admission to the B.A.-M.A., M.A., M.A.-Ph.D., and Ph.D. Programs
The admissions process is selective and we only admit students who show research potential. Our students often have significant political science training; however, it is not a requirement. We admit students primarily for the fall semester; however, we on occasion will admit students for the spring semester.
The Department reviews and ranks students based on a holistic admission process that includes reviews of students’ academic transcripts, Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE), letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. International students are required to provide their TOEFL scores. These will be used by the Department to evaluate international candidates.
B.A.-M.A. applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Exam.
Applying for admission to the Department of Political Science program requires 2 applications. One for the Graduate School of Texas Tech University, and one for the Department of Political Science. If you have questions about the admissions process, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies (POLSGRAD@ttu.edu).
Applications will be considered at any time throughout the year. However to be fully considered for all available financial assistance, completed applications should be submitted by January 15 of the year the student expects to begin graduate study. Applicants to the B.A./M.A. program should submit completed applications at least two months prior to beginning their senior year of undergraduate work.
Graduate School Application
Materials for the Graduate School application can be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/how.php. Students Must Provide the Graduate School with Official Transcripts and GRE/TOEFL Score Reports. You can mail them to the address below.
Graduate Admissions
03 Holden Hall
PO Box 41030
Lubbock, TX 79409-1030
Department of Political Science Application
Students will need to download and e-mail or mail the Department application, found below in pdf format. The application can be completed electronically and then emailed to the Director of Graduate Studies at polsadmissions@ttu.edu. Students can also mail the completed application to:
Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Political Science
Box 41015
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-1015
Students will also need to provide 3 letters of recommendation. Print out the Letter of Recommendation Form below and give it to your respondents. The respondents will need to mail the letters directly to the Department at the address above.
For M.A./Ph.D. and Ph.D. students, the Department application will also serve as the application for Department financial aid.