Communication Studies

Degrees Offered

Program Degree Offered
Communication Studies M.A. Program Description

Admission

Admission Application Instructions

  • Applying for admission to the graduate program in Communication Studies is a two-step process:

First: Complete the Online Application

Fill out the online application. There are three steps involved in the application process.

  1. Fill out and submit the Graduate Program portion of the application that comes up when you click the above link. An email will be sent to you with a link to setup your account and finish your application.
  2. Click the link in your email and complete the rest of the application fields and submit.
  3. You will be directed to your application status portal. You will be able to pay your application fee and upload supplemental materials on this page. You will also receive another email with a link to this page so you can log in later and complete these steps and track your application progress.

 As part of this process, applicants must do the following:

  1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average)
  2. 3 Letters of recommendation.
  3. Upload a one-page statement outlining the reasons for seeking a master's degree in communication studies.
  4. Upload a writing sample: any academic essay or report that you are especially proud of.
  5. Upload resume
  6. Pay the application fee.

Second: Request Official Scores and Transcripts:

  1. Request that official transcripts be sent to the Department of Communication Studies from all colleges and universities you have attended (excluding University of Montana)  Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse.

Admission Deadlines

  • Fall - Priority will be given to complete application packets received by February 1. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.
  • Spring - Priority will be given to complete application packets received by November 1. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Department Website

Campus Location
Liberal Arts Building, Room 301

Federal Express Delivery - Street Address
Department of Communication Studies -32 Campus Drive
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812

Graduate Coordinator

Christina Yoshimura
Office Location: LA 358
christina.yoshimura@umontana.edu

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