Application and Admissions
Application and Admissions
Admission Criteria
Admission criteria are area- and degree-specific. For information, click below.
Languages and Literature
BA degree
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
2-3 years of college-level Greek
min. 3.0 GPA in Greek/Classics courses
BA degree
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
2-3 years of college-level Latin
min. 3.0 GPA in Latin/Classics courses
BA degree
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
2-3 years of college-level Greek and Latin
min. 3.0 GPA in Greek/Latin/Classics courses
BA degree
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
2-3 years in both college-level Greek and Latin
3.0 GPA in Greek/Latin/Classics courses
MA degree in Classical Languages or 21 hours of graduate work in Greek and Latin
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
reading knowledge of one modern foreign language (French, German, or Italian preferred)
Archaeology
BA degree with major in Classical Archaeology, Classics, History, or related field
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
min. 3.0 GPA in major field
BA degree with major in Classical Archaeology, Classics, History, or related field
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
min. 3.0 GPA in major field
MA degree in Classical Archaeology or related field
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
reading knowledge of one modern foreign language (French, German, or Italian preferred)
Arts and Humanities
BA or BFA degree
substantial undergraduate coursework in AMS-related field or Outside Area-related field
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
BA or BFA degree
substantial undergraduate coursework in AMS-related field or Outside Area-related field
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
MA, MFA, or MM degree in AMS-related field or Outside Area-related field
min. 3.0 Overall GPA
basic proficiency in one ancient, modern foreign, or computer language
N.B. The following minimum TOEFL scores are expected for applicants who are non-native English-speakers: 80 (iBT); 550 (PBT)
Application Materials
Applications to our Languages and Literature and Archaeology programs should include:
- a 500-word statement of interest
- a 10-20 page writing sample
- transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 3 letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
Applications to our Classical Arts and Humanities programs should include:
- a 500-word project proposal statement
- a 10-20 page writing sample OR a portfolio of work in the arts
- transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 3 letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
Please note : The consolidation of our emphasis areas is not yet reflected in Slate, the online application system. Until it is, we ask that you clearly indicate the program area and degree (MA or PhD) for which you are applying in your statement of interest (or project proposal statement). When prompted to indicate your choice in Slate, please select "Classical Languages" (if the highest degree you seek is the MA) and "Classical Studies" (if the highest degree you seek is the PhD), even if the program area for which you are applying is different (e.g., archaeology or arts and humanities).
Deadlines
- January 15 annually: for Fall admission with financial support (TAships, fellowships, etc.)
- April 1 annually: for Fall admission without financial support
- November 1: for Spring admission without financial support
Sean Gurd
Director of Graduate Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
112 Swallow Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
If any application materials cannot be submitted online, they may be sent directly to the AMS director of graduate studies
