History M.A. Application Deadlines

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR FALL 2024 ADMISSION

*Please note that M.A. applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Admissions decision will be made once applications are received; early applications are encouraged.

1 APRIL: THE CAL STATE APPLICATION DEADLINE:

  • Cal State Applications must be submitted by this date together with application fees for Fall 2024 admission to the M.A. Program.

A step-by-step admissions tutorial is available here: https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/want-to-apply/index.php

  • After you submit your application, Graduate Studies will send you a user ID, password, and information on how to check the status of your application.

20 APRIL: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS DEADLINE

  • All documents in your application file must be received by this date.

Documents to be sent to SJSU Graduate Studies:

  • Official copies of all undergraduate transcripts, graduate transcripts (if graduate work has already been completed).
  • Please note that SJSU students do not need to send transcripts.
  • Please have transcripts sent directly to graduate admissions either as an official electronic transcript (etranscript@sjsu.edu) or via mail at:
    • Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0017
  • Any standardized test scores for English-language proficiency exams (TOEFL, etc.), if relevant. We do not require the GRE.
  • Please see the Graduate Admissions website for guidance on these documents and any other required documentation: https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/index.php 

Documents to be sent directly to the History Department’s Director of Graduate Studies, Prof. Kate Olson, at katharine.olson@sjsu.edu:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample (sample essay submitted to one of your courses)
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
    • SJSU History students/alumni only: Please submit the names of two SJSU professors in the History Department who can speak to your qualifications and academic record instead.
  • For more details on what to include in the Statement of Purpose, the Writing Sample, and other documents to be sent to the History Department, see:  https://www.sjsu.edu/history/graduate-program/admissions-procedures.php