Admissions :: Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

NELC Admissions

The first step in the NELC Departmental Admissions process for is being admitted to Indiana University. Please visit Indiana University Graduate Admissions for a link to the application and further instructions.* This is available for both domestic and international** applicants who are applying for either undergraduate or graduate studies.

Materials for NELC Application

One copy of your transcripts from ALL colleges and universities you have attended
Curriculum Vitae
Test scores (GRE or TOEFL as appropriate)
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
Writing sample (5-10 pages)

Please note: While you can submit photocopies of your transcripts and test scores with your NELC application, you ultimately will be required to submit official copies of these documents to the university. All domestic applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Indiana University Bloomington’s institution code for all ETS scores is 1324. This can receive scores for all departments at IUB; there is no need for an additional departmental code. Please note that only one of these tests need be submitted for application, the GRE for domestic applicants, and the TOEFL for international applicants). The recommended electronic TOEFL score is 79 total, and the recommended GRE*** score is 600 minimum in either the quantitative or the qualitative sections, and a 4.5 on the writing section. Please see the NELC Graduate Handbook or the NELC Graduate Bulletin for more specific information.

* All undergraduate applicants must apply to Indiana University, and upon entering the university you may select NELC as a major or minor. Please visit the NELC Undergraduate Program Webpages for more information on selecting a NELC major or minor.

** If an international applicant is interested in first completing coursework with the Intensive English Program (IEP) he or she must apply directly to the IEP via this website. The NELC Department is not affiliated with IEP, and cannot assist international applicants with this applications process. NELC also does not offer conditional acceptance on the basis of intent to participate in IEP or the intent to pass the TOEFL test. All international applicants must pass the TOEFL before they can be accepted into any Indiana University graduate program.

*** The GRE is currently being revised, and as of August 1, 2011 graduate applicants may take either the currently used GRE test, or the revised version. Please see the ETS webpage on the revised GRE for more information.

Deadlines

The NELC Department will consider applications filed by the appropriate Indiana University deadlines. Applications received past these university deadlines will not be reviewed. The university deadlines are as follow:

International students: December 15
Domestic students: January 15

Click here to apply online.

Please read our frequently asked questions page.

For any further questions about the application process, please feel free to contact us.