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The Application Process

UA Graduate College Application and Instructions
UA Graduate College SIRLS Program Description

Thank you for your interest in the School of Information Resources & Library Science at the University of Arizona. The School expects applicants to have a well-rounded academic background. Other desirable attributes include the capacity for analytical thinking, organizational ability, and leadership skills.

Admission consideration is based on:

1) a written statement of introduction
2) a minimum undergraduate average of 3.0
3) competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination; this requirement will be waived if the student already has a masters/doctorate/JD.
4) two letters of recommendation
5) a resume of work and educational experience

The requirements noted above are minimum requirements. The School receives a large number of applications and accepts the best qualified students. Meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

A recommendation for admission cannot be submitted to the Graduate College without receipt of ALL required items. Please keep in mind, the application process is a two part process. Students must send application materials to both the Graduate College Admissions Office, and SIRLS. An application can be complete with the Graduate College, but still be lacking materials for the SIRLS portion of the process.

We urge you to submit all application materials by the deadlines listed below.

Mail the following items directly to:
School of Information Resources & Library Science
Program Manager
1515 E. First Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-621-3565
sirls@email.arizona.edu

1. A written statement of introduction outlining personal goals and objectives and how you feel this degree will help you attain them. A paragraph within this statement must include an overview of your computer skills and experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and a web browsers. This statement should be approximately two typed pages, double spaced.
   

2. A copy of the Application for Admission to Graduate Study
   

3. The School of Information Resources & Library Science Application form. Students are expected to include an email address at the time of application.

4. The School of Information Resources & Library Science Financial Aid form with financial need statement attached (if applicable).

5. One OFFICIAL transcript from EACH college or university you have attended. Transcripts can be mailed directly from the issuing institution to the School of Information Resources & Library Science or may be received via the student provided they are UNOPENED and OFFICIAL.

6. A current score report (less than 5 years old) from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be sent directly to the department (codes 4832 and 4701). Please allow adequate time for score reporting. Score reports other than the GRE are not acceptable for evaluation. This requirement will be waived if the student already has a masters/doctorate.JD.

7. A resume of your educational and work experience

8. Two letters of recommendation representing the writer's opinions of your potential as a graduate student.

9. A self-addressed and stamped postcard which the School will mail back to you, giving you the progress of your file.

   Mail the following information to:
   Graduate Admissions Office
   The University of Arizona
   P.O. Box 210066
   Tucson, Arizona 85721-0066

   1. A copy of the Application for Admission to Graduate Study, including the REQUIRED $50.00 non-refundable fee and Domicile Affidavit. Your application will not be processed until the fee is received. List the M.A. or Ph.D. degree in library science and the IRLS major.

      One OFFICIAL transcript from EACH college or university you have attended. Transcripts can be mailed directly from the issuing institution to the School of Information Resources & Library Science or may be received via the student provided they are UNOPENED and OFFICIAL.

   2. Domicile Affidavit form; The University of Arizona requires verification of measles/rubella immunity for all students born after 12/31/56. For more information and to download the Immunization Requirement form go to Campus Health.

   3. Immunization Requirement Form

   4. A self-addressed and stamped postcard which will be returned to you from the Graduate College once they receive the application and your fees.