Admissions Requirements

Students must have earned a B.A. or B.S. in any field of study from an accredited college or university. Applications will be selected by the faculty of the Brandeis Department of Classical Studies. No Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required.

  • An online application to the graduate school;
  • Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration;
  • Two letters of recommendation, which the admissions committee prefers to be submitted online;
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;
  • A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program.

Complete information about admissions, including the application to download, can be found on the GSAS website.