The History Department reviews applications only once each year.
The Graduate School handles the intake of applications. Applicants
who wish to check on the status of a file should use the online
tracking system or contact the Graduate School, not the department. Please consult the graduate program FAQs for further information about these documents.
Application Procedures
The Graduate
School online application site describes the procedures for application,
including the mechanics for submission of transcripts, reporting of GRE scores,
and
processing of letters of recommendation. All of these materials
are to be sent to the Graduate School. The Graduate School
online application site also instructs applicants to submit
supporting documents as required by the department. The History
Department requires (1) a statement of 500 words describing
the applicant’s plans for graduate study and (2) a sample
of the applicant’s written academic work.
Applicants should send the supporting documents, accompanied by either a cover sheet with the applicant's name and Social Security number or a copy of the printed receipt generated on payment of the application fee, directly to:
University
of South Carolina
Department of History
245 Gambrell Hall
Columbia, SC 29208
Attention: Melissa Kupfer
Deadlines
The absolute final date for the receipt of complete applications
is January 4, 2008. The department encourages applicants to submit all materials by early December.
