Admission: The applicant should have a demonstrated strength in one of the areas that the research in the department focuses on and, ideally, a solid background in core areas of linguistics. Entering students should have a reasonable command of at least one foreign language. The Graduate Record Examination is required of all applicants. Admission is based on an evaluation of the full completed GSAS application, including the applicant’s academic record, writing sample, scholarly recommendations, and required test scores. Applications are only accepted for admission in the fall semester.

The graduate program in linguistics is a Ph.D. program, for students interested in a career in research. All applicants must apply directly for this program; applications are not accepted for a stand-alone M.A. degree. The M.A. degree may be awarded to students in the Ph. D. program upon completion of the requirements outlined below.

Transfer credits. The department does not normally transfer credits for previous graduate course work. In exceptional circumstances, a small number of graduate credits may be transferred. The student will be advised by the director of graduate studies concerning equivalencies. Requests for transfers of credits for particular courses must be made within the student’s first year in the department.

DEPARTMENTAL FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES, AND AWARDS

A comprehensive list of University, Graduate School, and departmental fellowships, prizes, and awards appears in the Financing Graduate Education section of the GSAS Application for Admission and Financial Aid. This information is also available on the GSAS Web site at http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.financialaid.

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