All students can apply to the graduate school through MyEIU. The graduate school requires:

1. A complete online application
2. A copy of your official transcripts
3. A $30 application fee

Learn more about the Graduate School admissions process.

For the Online MA in History program application in MyEIU you will be providing:

1. Two emails of recommenders, preferably from professors who know your work best and can evaluate your potential for graduate study. These should be people who have known you in an academic or professional capacity and who are willing to write you a letter of recommendation.
2. Complete the application for Graduate Assistantship, while not mandatory, we encourage you to apply.
3. A "Statement of Personal Goals" (250-500 words). This should outline your reasons and purpose for seeking a Master of Arts in History at EIU. The statement of should include your career aspirations, how your career goals are tied to a graduate education, and your reason for choosing EIU as your school of choice.
4. A resume.
5. (Recommended) A Writing Sample. While not required for admission, a polished writing sample that demonstrates both research and intellectual ability can be a factor in financial aid decisions.

For the Online MA in History with Teacher Option program application in MyEIU you will be providing:

1. Two emails of recommenders, with at least one being a current or former supervising principal or department chair
2. A current c-v
3. "Statement of Personal Goals" (250-500 words). This should outline your reasons for seeking a Master of Arts in History at EIU, as well as your career aspirations, how your career goals are tied to graduate education, and your reason for choosing the EIU MA Program in History as your program of choice.

If you are interested in a graduate assistantship, you also need to submit a graduate assistantship application.

Graduate assistantships are typically awarded in accordance with the academic year. Assistantship applications are normally accepted through the middle of February; a decision for the next academic year comes within a month. For more information about graduate assistantships, please click here.