Admission Criteria

Admission criteria are area- and degree-specific. For information, click below.

Languages and Literature

BA degree

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

2-3 years of college-level Greek or Latin

min. 3.0 GPA in Greek/Latin/Classics courses

BA degree

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

2-3 years in both college-level Greek and Latin

3.0 GPA in Greek/Latin/Classics courses

MA degree in Classical Languages or 21 hours of graduate work in Greek and Latin

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

reading knowledge of one modern foreign language (French, German, or Italian preferred)

Archaeology

BA degree with major in Classical Archaeology, Classics, History, or related field

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

min. 3.0 GPA in major field

BA degree with major in Classical Archaeology, Classics, History, or related field

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

min. 3.0 GPA in major field

MA degree in Classical Archaeology or related field

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

reading knowledge of one modern foreign language (French, German, or Italian preferred)

Arts and Humanities

BA or BFA degree

substantial undergraduate coursework in AMS-related field or Outside Area-related field

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

BA or BFA degree

substantial undergraduate coursework in AMS-related field or Outside Area-related field

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

MA, MFA, or MM degree in AMS-related field or Outside Area-related field

min. 3.0 Overall GPA

basic proficiency in one ancient, modern foreign, or computer language

N.B. Non-native English speakers are expected to provide an English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) that meets the minimum requirement set by the Graduate School. For more information about English proficiency, click here.

Application Materials

Applications to our Languages and Literature and Archaeology programs should include: 

  • a 500-word statement of interest 
  • a 10-20 page writing sample 
  • transcripts from all colleges/universities attended 
  • 3 letters of recommendation 

Applications to our Classical Arts and Humanities programs should include: 

  • a 500-word statement of interest, which should include a project proposal statement indicating how you intend to pursue AMS from an interdisciplinary perspective
  • a 10-20 page writing sample OR a portfolio of work in the arts 
  • transcripts from all colleges/universities attended 
  • 3 letters of recommendation

GRE scores are not required for applications.

Please note: When selecting your academic program in Slate, the online application system, choose the degree program that corresponds to the most advanced degree you seek to obtain with us. If it is the MA, select "Ancient Mediterranean Studies (MA)", and if it is the PhD, select "Ancient Mediterranean Studies (PhD)".

Deadlines 

  • January 15 annually: for Fall admission with financial support (TAships, fellowships, etc.) 
  • April 1 annually: for Fall admission without financial support 
  • November 1: for Spring admission without financial support