Admission Requirements

What we expect of you:

• a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university or a 2.8 GPA and a portfolio indicating high potential
• potential for success in the program documented by a portfolio and evidenced by either a strong undergraduate background in professional writing, graphic design or digital media or substantial professional experience

Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UB Graduate Catalog for further information.

Application deadlines:

• fall semester admission: July 1
• spring semester admission: Dec. 1
• summer session admission: April 1

Applications received after the deadline dates will be considered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.

What we need from you:

1. Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $30 application fee. (To pay in-state tuition, you must submit the Maryland In-State Residency form).
2. Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
3. Statement of personal interest. Submit a statement of personal interest in the program of study.
4. Resume. Submit your resume.
5. Portfolio. Submit a portfolio with at least one writing sample directly to the program director.
6. Interview. Schedule an interview with the program director by contacting Stephanie Gibson; 410.837.6050.

Send all materials, unless otherwise noted, to the University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Materials to be submitted to the program director should be sent to Stephanie Gibson, University of Baltimore, School of Communications Design, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.