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1. °ä´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³Ù±ð»åÌýapplication
2. $40 application fee
3. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
4. Official transcripts from undergraduate degree-granting institution
5. °Õ·É´ÇÌýletters of recommendationÌýfrom academic and/or professional sources
6. Writing sample indicating evidence of ability to conduct scholarly research (thesis option applicants)
7. Personal statement (In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from the University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.)
8. Professional résumé

*Unofficial documents will be accepted for application evaluation, however official documents are required to enroll.*
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Step 1:ÌýComplete theÌý. Pay the nonrefundable $40 application fee.Ìý
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Step 2:ÌýSubmit official transcript(s)Ìý(e.g. marksheet, academic record, certificates or diplomas)Ìý

• For each post-secondary institution attended, submit an official transcript.ÌýÌý
• Documents and transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Course-by-course evaluations are highly recommended.Ìý
• СÓÅÊÓƵampa will accept the electronic transcript as official if it is submitted through one of below providersÌýÌý
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• Hard copies of official transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the school or institution.

Mail hard copies to:Ìý
Ìý ÌýÌýÌýOffice of Graduate and Continuing StudiesÌý
Ìý Ìý ÌýUniversity of TampaÌý
Ìý Ìý Ìý401 W. Kennedy Blvd, Box FÌý
Ìý Ìý ÌýTampa, FL 33606-1490

Step 3:ÌýSubmit official GRE or GMAT test scoresÌý

Standardized tests must be taken within five years of the desired term of entry. Official scores must be requested and sent to СÓÅÊÓƵampa directly from the testing agency.Ìý

Waivers of the GRE/GMAT exam are only considered for those applicants who earn a degree in business from an AACSB-accredited institution. Work experience is not considered in the waiver request.Ìý

Note: Meeting the criteria listed above only qualifies a student to request a GMAT waiver. All GMAT waivers are reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by a committee. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information.

Step 4: English proficiency requirements

International applicants who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. must submit official English proficiency test scores to СÓÅÊÓƵampa directly from the testing agency.ÌýMinimum test scores required:

• IELTS – 6.5Ìý
• TOEFL – 90Ìý
• Duolingo – 120

Applicants who are citizens of the following countries may have their English proficiency requirement waived:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Namibia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
South Africa
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
United Kingdom
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Step 5: Submit additional information

Upload any items required by your program to the Spartan application portal.

• Personal statement, 500-1000 words, written in EnglishÌý
• Professional resumeÌý
• Two reference forms completed by individuals who can attest to the applicant’s professional background and academic potential.

Undergraduate students may be admitted to the combined B.S./M.S. degree program if they meet the following requirements:

1. °ä´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³Ù±ð»åÌý4+1ÌýM.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice application
2. Good standing inÌýСÓÅÊÓƵampa's criminology and criminal justice major
3. Minimum 90 earned credits with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0
4. Minimum criminology and criminal justice major GPA of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0
5. Junior/senior status with at least 24 earned credits in the criminology and criminal justice major
6. Two professional reference forms from academic or professional sources
7. Writing sample indicating evidence of ability to conduct scholarly research
8. Personal statement of educational and/or professional goals (In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from the University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.)

Students admitted to the program will enroll in eight graduate credits (two classes) that will be applied to both theÌýB.S.Ìýand M.S. degrees. These eight graduate credits will be applied toward program electives in fulfilling theÌý. Students are considered undergraduates until completion of 124 credits and satisfactory completion of all B.S. requirements. Upon successfully meeting all B.S. requirements, the bachelor's degree is conferred and students are automatically classified as graduate students. All graduate application fees are waived for such students.

For questions, contactÌýthe Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at (813) 253-6249 orÌýgradinfo@ut.eduÌýor Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program director, Dr. Chivon Fitch.