{"id":327,"date":"2021-03-10T00:31:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T05:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/?page_id=327"},"modified":"2025-04-14T09:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:01:39","slug":"how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/future-students\/how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate studies at York University. A good understanding of the application process is very important to a successful application. Your first step is to review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study before beginning the process.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-right:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-left:2px solid #d4d4d4;}.kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #444444;border-bottom:1px solid #444444;border-left:2px solid #444444;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id327_28f59d-a9 kt-accordion-has-16-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane327_2416d4-8b\" id=\"steps\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Steps to Apply<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Preparing your application to graduate studies at York University and\/or other interested universities requires research and planning. Some students start preparing their plans for graduate studies as early as two years before they submit their applications. Consider the following timelines to help guide you through a successful application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/steps-apply\/\">Steps to Apply<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane327_cd2ff8-12\" id=\"requirements\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Admission Requirements <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>To be eligible for a master's degree, you must have graduated with an Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent (typically a four-year full-time program) from a recognized post-secondary institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for a PhD, you must have graduated with a master\u2019s degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/apply-now\/entry-requirements\">Entry Requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International Credential Equivalencies can also be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/equivalency\">Equivalency<\/a> page. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane327_9d5d15-d0\" id=\"apply-now\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Apply Now<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate studies at York University. Your first step is to review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study before beginning the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/apply-now\/\">Apply Now<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane327_783aa0-90\" id=\"guide\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Application Guide <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ten Early Steps to Preparing a Competitive Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve made the decision to go for it. Here are some early considerations for your application.&nbsp;<strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Early means starting at least a year prior to the deadline with the first steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify programs and professors of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively involve yourself in your field of study and keep your grades up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build relationships with the professionals you would like as your recommenders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for testing required for admission (e.g., GRE, MCAT, GMAT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research and apply for merit-based external funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make note of application deadlines and required documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write your Statement of Interest and writing samples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your transcripts sent to York University (if you are not already a York student).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your application and all supporting documents by the respective deadlines. Your entire application to York, including the supporting materials, can be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/go.yorku.ca\/grad-steps\">go.yorku.ca\/grad-steps<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grad School - Supplementary Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes a Good Statement of Interest?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Statement of Interest is your chance to shine during the application process, your opportunity to stand out from the crowd and make the case for your acceptance into your program of choice. The statement needs to reflect who you are and what would make you an asset to the program in 500 to 1,000 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the most concrete level, your statement will have to answer these four questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What would you like to&nbsp;<strong>study<\/strong>&nbsp;in graduate school?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&nbsp;<strong>motivated<\/strong>&nbsp;you to choose your field and the particular program to which you are applying?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are your past studies and&nbsp;<strong>experiences<\/strong>&nbsp;relevant to your program choice?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you plan to&nbsp;<strong>achieve<\/strong>&nbsp;with your graduate degree? There is also a fifth, overarching question:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What makes you&nbsp;<strong>unique<\/strong>&nbsp;compared to other candidates?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following guidelines to help keep you on track as you compose the best Statement of Interest possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare.<\/strong>&nbsp;Research your program, check to see if the committee wants specific questions answered in the statement, brainstorm about your goals, experiences, motivations and how they fit with your program of choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be coherent.<\/strong>&nbsp;Create a unifying theme in your narrative by linking your points with continuity and focus to give meaning and a sense of purpose to your statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be specific.<\/strong>&nbsp;Demonstrate your points by example, creating a scene in the mind\u2019s eye. As in all writing, show, don\u2019t tell. If you find this difficult, keep asking yourself \u201chow\u201d at each point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be bold.<\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t hide behind bland generalities and make sure the voice your reader hears is unmistakably yours. Don\u2019t confuse boldness with hubris, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be concise.<\/strong>&nbsp;Stay on point, write in an active voice and choose your words mindfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It always helps to have a trusted friend or colleague review your statement. As you revise, keep in mind the importance of form: your opening paragraph sets the tone, your final lines leave a lasting impression and what you present in your statement matters as much as how you present it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Request the Letter of Recommendation You Want<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Letters of Recommendation help admissions committees gauge your academic aptitude and future potential, and while you cannot control what someone says or if they\u2019ll meet the deadline, you can follow a few steps that will make the process as smooth \u2014 and successful \u2014 as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build relationships.<\/strong>&nbsp;Your recommenders should know you well. Good letters of recommendation are always the outcome of solid relationships established long before an application due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose wisely.<\/strong>&nbsp;Pick individuals who can speak with familiarity and specificity to your scholarship, skills and personality. Have at least one person who can situate you in your academic field. If someone declines your request for a recommendation, take no for an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be the early bird.<\/strong>&nbsp;The professionals recommending you are busy people, so approach them early to give them enough time to write a thoughtful letter (4-6 weeks recommended).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Come prepared.<\/strong>&nbsp;Give your recommenders solid supporting materials to help them write: information about the program and school you are applying to; your Statement of Interest; your resume; a writing sample; unofficial transcripts; any points you\u2019d particularly like them to focus on; the addressee and deadline for the letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow up.<\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t be shy to check in about a week before the letter is due, and make sure to thank recommenders for their time once all is said and done. Also let them know the outcome of your application, successful or not. It\u2019s another way to keep building the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Need an Academic Supervisor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re choosing a coursework-only option, yes. But check with your program of choice to find out whether it generally assigns supervisors or whether you need to find one ahead of your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because supervisors oversee your academic work, they should share your research interests. Take the time to ensure your chosen program has a person you would like to work with and that the sentiment is mutual.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane327_953a41-52\" id=\"assessment\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Assessment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The admission process is a collaboration between the Office of Graduate Admissions and the Graduate Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Required documents and submission deadlines differ by program; make sure you know what they are and when they\u2019re due by visiting the appropriate program page. All documentation submitted becomes the property of York University and cannot be returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/apply-now\/admissionsprocess\">Admissions Process<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane327_8fe54e-ab\" id=\"deadline\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Admissions Deadline<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Individual program application deadlines can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/programs\">Explore Programs<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you applied by the deadline? If so,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/apply-now\/admissionsprocess\">here's what happens<\/a>&nbsp;to your application after you have applied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane327_832ff7-63\" id=\"supervisor\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Finding a Supervisor <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>At the core of a student's program is the formation of a supervisory relationship with a faculty member, along with a supervisory committee. This committee is a way to establish and maintain close contact with faculty members who share similar orientations and interests. While the committee is particularly important when working on the thesis, if it is in place early enough, the members can also act as academic advisors. Within the general parameters of program requirements, the supervisory committee is largely responsible for advising students on a course of study appropriate to their interests, assessing their work and progress, and for professional mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a prospective student, you are responsible for seeking out a potential supervisor to help guide your graduate career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/programs\">graduate program website<\/a>&nbsp;in your field and review faculty profiles to identify work that aligns with your research interest(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review a faculty member\u2019s membership appointment with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. A listing of members appointed to FGS, including an indication of supervisory eligibility, can be found at Graduate Faculty Membership. 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