The application process for the graduate program in history has two steps:
Part I. University Application
- Complete the UNO Online application
- Send official transcripts from all undergraduate and previous graduate institutions attended and official GRE scores (See Requirements) to:
Office of Admissions
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
Part II. History Program Application
- Complete the History Program application [MSWord] and send as an email attachment to gradhist@uno.edu
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty members with whom you have studied, or from others familiar with your professional abilities, should be sent via post to:
Dr. Mary Niall Mitchell Department of History
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
Deadlines for Applications
March 1st: deadline for fall admission The department no longer has spring admissions.
Students who have missed the departmental deadline can still apply to the Graduate School by completing the UNO Online Application and beginning coursework for the upcoming semester as a non-degree student. Up to 12 hours of coursework completed as a non-degree student can be applied towards the master's degree, should the student be admitted into the History program.
For further information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Mary Niall Mitchell: molly.mitchell@uno.edu or (504) 280-1208.
Review of Applications
A committee of history faculty reviews all applications. Each application is considered in its entirety. However, the committee places special emphasis on the applicant’s transcript(s), letters of recommendation, and personal statement explaining the applicant’s background and reasons for pursuing an M.A. as expressed in the personal statement (see the History Program application).
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