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Application for Graduate Study

Applications must be received by January 15 for the fall semester.  All applications from international applicants must be received by December 15 for fall admission. 

Applications will be processed by the Graduate Committee of the Department of African American Studies once the following materials have been received.

• The completed graduate application
• Three completed graduate study reference reports
• A statement of your personal goals
• A Sample of your writing:  a research paper / article
• Two copies of an official transcript from each college attended

• TOEFL / GRE scores

• A non-refundable application fee
• Teaching Assistant Application (Doctoral Applicants Only) click here

Once all materials are submitted your application will be considered complete.  Only completed applications are forwarded to the Graduate Committee for review.

Application for Graduate Study

Graduate Secretary
(215) 204-9607

ONLINE APPLICATION

Temple University and The Department of African American Studies have all application materials for graduate study fully accessible via the internet. You can now apply for graduate study at DAAS without needing to receive anything through the mail! To utilize this time-saving technology, follow these directions:

https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=templegrad or to this page of the Graduate School website https://voyager.adminsvc.temple.edu/GradApp/Online.asp 

Download an Application Packet

• Download the DAAS Application packet — This packet contains the Departmental Description, Faculty List, and External Teaching Assistant Application, as well as other helpful instructions. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

U.S. MAIL

• Please complete the form to request the DAAS Application packet.  Once you have completed the form, press the submit button to send your request to the Department of African American Studies.    Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

View Online Graduate Bulletin

• View the Online Graduate Bulletin -- This includes valuable information on Graduate School policy and procedure.

View Online AAS Graduate Handbook

• View the Online AAS Graduate Handbook -- This provides information pertaining to departmental rules and regulations of graduate study.