Summer term only

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must give evidence, by undergraduate record, submission of manuscripts (a sample of the candidate's best writing), and letters of recommendation, of their capacity to undertake the program. They may submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination to support their application, but the GRE is not required. The writing sample for an M.F.A. must be creative. The sample submitted for an M.A. application may be either scholarly or creative. (Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender's letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.)

Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2013.

Children's Book Illustration Certificate:
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must give evidence, by undergraduate record, submission of portfolio, and letters of recommendation, of their capacity to undertake the program. The deadline for receipt of all materials is April 15, although circumstances will occasionally allow the admission of a qualified student after the deadline. The application for the certificate program is a separate application from our current online application and can be downloaded here: Children's Book Illustration Certificate Application (PDF).

Two-year program begins each fall

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They may submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination, but the GRE is not required. They must give evidence, by undergraduate record, submission of manuscripts, and letters of recommendation, of their capacity to undertake the program. (Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender's letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.)

Stipends and scholarships are available to qualified students. Interested applicants should fill out the Application for Stipend or Scholarship (PDF).

The deadline for receipt of all materials is January 6, although circumstances will occasionally allow the admission of a qualified student after the deadline.

Track I: Year Residency
Track II: Low Residency (for mid-career artists, teachers, and professionals only)

This program is ideal for recent graduates with an eye on the professional world. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with an undergraduate major in dance or equivalent dance experience. They must submit transcripts, DVD of selected works (maximum length — 12 minutes). Please also include a content page listing the title of work, name of the choreographer, name of music and composer (if applicable), and performers. If the applicant is a performer in a group work, please scribe designation in some way. DVDs must play on a standard U.S. DVD player. In addition, please send three letters of recommendation, resume of experience, an artist's statement and application for fellowship (PDF).

The deadline for receipt of all materials for the M.F.A. is December 1, although circumstances will occasionally allow the admission of a qualified student after the deadline.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must provide evidence, by undergraduate record, autobiographical letter, and three letters of recommendation, of their capacity to undertake the program. Applicants are required to have an admission interview with the program advisor upon acceptance into the program.

Rolling admissions make application possible prior to any of the three terms offered (fall, spring, and summer). The university admits applicants to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program upon approval of the director and to candidacy for the degree upon successful completion of their first two courses with a grade of "B" or better.

Summer term only

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. They must give evidence, by undergraduate record, submission of manuscripts, and letters of recommendation, of their capacity to undertake the program. They may submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination, but the GRE is not required. (Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender's letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.)

Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2013.

Summer term only

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must provide evidence, by undergraduate record, submission of manuscripts, and letters of recommendation, of their capacity to undertake the program. They may submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination, but the GRE is not required. The writing sample for the M.F.A. program must be creative. The sample for the M.A. program may be either creative or scholarly. (Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender's letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.)

Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2013.

Track 1: For current teachers

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must provide evidence by undergraduate record, proof of successful teaching experience, three letters of recommendation (one from a current supervisor), and personal statement of their capacity to undertake the program. An admissions interview is required prior to acceptance into the program.

An individual program will be developed to meet candidates' educational needs. Rolling admission makes application possible prior to any of the three terms offered (fall, spring, and summer).

Track 2: For initial licensure

Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in a liberal arts or sciences discipline (or the equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. They must provide evidence of their capacity to undertake the program by submission of their undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, successful completion of PRAXIS I* (or sufficient scores on the SATs or ACTs), and a personal statement regarding the qualities they would bring to the teaching profession. An admissions interview is required prior to acceptance into the program. (Teacher licensure without obtaining the master's is also available at Hollins.)

Admission is possible for fall, spring and summer terms. Application deadlines are August 1, December 1, and May 1, respectively.

* PRAXIS I is an academic skills assessment designed to be taken early in your college career to measure your reading, writing, and mathematical skills. The assessments are available in two formats (paper-based and computer-based), each measuring the basic academic skills vital to all teacher candidates. Successful completion of the three components is required prior to admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program leading to initial licensure. In order to substitute SAT or ACT scores, sufficient numbers must be achieved; detailed information regarding these numbers are available from the education department.

Candidates must have completed a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must provide transcripts as evidence of their graduate degree, three letters of recommendation, and an autobiographical letter indicating their desire in pursuing the degree. An admissions interview is required upon acceptance to the program.

Rolling admissions make application possible prior to any of the three terms offered (fall, spring, and summer). The university admits applicants to the certificate of advanced studies program upon approval of the director and to candidacy for the degree upon successful completion of their first two courses with a grad of "B" or better