Admission Requirements

Admission to the English (MA) program is competitive and selective. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for consideration may not necessarily be admitted into the program. Successful applicants generally can demonstrate sophisticated achievement in composing literary analysis, and thus the writing sample is perhaps the most significant part of the application package. 

Minimum Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in English or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, or a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1000 on the GRE; 
• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) for international students from countries where English is not the primary language;
• Names and contact information of two college or university faculty members who will serve as references in support of your application;
• Statement of personal goals (indicate whether you are interested in a teaching assistantship);
• Writing sample of 8-10 pages, preferably a researched literary analysis.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs is:

• April 1 - For Fall semester enrollment

Prior to admission to a graduate program, students may complete a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate level courses on a non degree-seeking basis. To apply as a non-degree student, application and registration information is available at http://www.fgcu.edu/graduate/postbac.asp.

Standardized Test

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

For complete information on the GRE, visit their web-site at http://www.gre.org/. The web-site includes sample GRE questions, test preparation information, test taking strategies, a GRE mini test, information on how to get test scores and order additional reports.

If you have any questions on the GRE procedures and regulations, contact the Educational Testing Service at 609-921-9000. Florida Gulf Coast University offers a GRE review course.

To find out more visit the Testing and Assessment Center Web site or call 239-590-7955. GRE exams are administered at Prometric Testing Centers nationally. The Fort Myers location can be reached at 800-473-2255. The test takes approximately three hours and is $130.00. Study guides are also available at your local library and in bookstores. FGCU's school code for the GRE is 5300.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

For complete information on TOEFL, visit their web-site at http://www.toefl.org/. The web-site includes sample TOEFL questions, test preparation information, test taking strategies, a TOEFL mini test, information on how to get test scores and order additional reports.

If you have any questions on the TOEFL procedures and regulations, contact the Educational Testing Service at 609-921-9000. Naples Language Center 239-262-6462, offers reviews of the TOEFL.

To find out more visit the Testing and Assessment Center Web site or call 239-590-7955. TOEFL exams are administered at Prometric Testing Centers nationally. The Fort Myers location can be reached at 800-468-6335. The test takes approximately three hours and is $115.00. Study guides are also available at your local library and in bookstores.