How to Apply to the Masters of Arts Program
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Deadline for the 2015-2016 academic year: December 9, 2014.
Stanford University accepts only online applications to graduate programs. If you are not a current Stanford undergraduate student, please visit the Graduate Admissions website to access the online application. (Current Stanford undergrads only: access the Coterminal application forms and procedures here (.pdf).
Applicants must meet the University admission requirements, have a working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese at the university third-year level, and have experience working, living, or studying in Latin America or Iberia prior to admission.
CLAS takes a broad approach to evaluating applications for admission. As important as GRE scores and grades are the applicant's essay, letters of recommendation, and the experiences and goals conveyed through the statement of purpose and curriculum vitae.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
1) Official transcripts (2 copies of each)
2) Resume or curriculum vitae
3) 10-15 page double-spaced academic writing sample (may be in English, Spanish, or Portuguese)
4) Three letters of recommendation
Stanford is no longer accepting paper supplementary materials. Applicants are expected to upload scanned copies of all their materials, including unofficial copies of transcripts, to their online application (click here for more details). Official hard copies of transcripts are also required, and should be mailed directly to:
Graduate Admissions
Latin American Studies
Stanford University
582 Alvarado Row
Stanford, CA 94305-8545
GRE & TOEFL
The GRE is required of all applicants, regardless of nationality. Those applicants who completed their undergraduate degrees in a non-English speaking environment must submit TOEFL scores as well.