Frequent Asked Questions for Graduate Applicants
- What is the deadline for domestic applications?
Answer: January 15th
- What is the deadline for international applications?
Answer: December 1st
- Is there a required length for the writing sample?
Answer: No, there are no length requirements for the writing sample.
- What items need to be submitted directly to the Graduate Studies Office of the Department of Comparative Literature?
Answer: Domestic applicants should submit the following application materials to the Graduate Studies Office of the Department of Comparative Literature: completed application, three (3) letters of recommendation, all relevant transcripts, GRE scores, statement of purpose, and writing sample.
- For international applicants, what items need to be submitted directly to International Admissions?
Answer: International applicants should submit the following application materials directly to International Admissions: completed application for admission, all relevant transcripts, and financial information. The following materials are to be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office of the Department of Comparative Literature: three (3) letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, GRE scores, TOEFL score, and writing sample.
- What is the mailing address for the Department of Comparative Literature?
Answer:
Department of Comparative Literature
Indiana University
1020 East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
U.S.A.
ATTN: Mary Huskey
- What is the mailing address for International Admissions?
Answer: International Admissions
300 North Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
U.S.A.
- Is there a special form for financial aid application?
Answer: No, all applicants are considered for financial aid if their application and application materials are received on or before the relevant deadline(s).
- May my recommenders send their letters of recommendation directly to the Department of Comparative Literature? Is there a special form recommenders should use?
Answer: Yes, your recommenders may submit their letters of recommendation by e-mail (mphuskey 
indiana.edu), by Applyourself, or by postal services. There is a form they need to fill out. Please direct your recommenders to Applyourself for on-line submission, or alternatively, you may print out the recommendation form for them.
- May I submit my statement of purpose or writing sample directly to the Graduate Studies Office of the Department of Comparative Literature?
Answer: Certainly, you may submit your statement of purpose and writing sample directly to mphuskey indiana.edu.
- Whom may I contact if I have questions about my application?
Answer: Please contact Mary Huskey via e-mail (mphuskey indiana.edu) for questions regarding your application.
- Whom may I contact if I have technical questions about the online submission of my application?
Answer: Please contact Nan Harvey via e-mail (nlharvey indiana.edu) if you have technical questions or encounter problems with submitting your application.
- Do you accept applications for admission year round?
Answer: The Department of Comparative Literature only accepts applications each fall semester.
- When will I be notified with a decision about my application?
Answer: Normally, applicants may expect a decision between mid February and March. To inquire about the status of your application or application materials please contact Mary Huskey via e-mail (mphuskey indiana.edu).
- Are photocopies of my test scores (e.g., GRE or TOEFL) accepted?
Answer: Only original test scores are accepted. No photocopies, please.
- Are photocopies of transcripts accepted?
Answer: Only original transcripts in sealed envelope(s) from the degree granting institution are accepted. Again, no photocopies are accepted.
- Whom should I contact if I wish to visit Indiana University at Bloomington and the Department of Comparative Literature?
Answer: If you would like to visit our campus and our department, please contact Mary Huskey via e-mail (mphuskey indiana.edu) for information.
