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Spanish/Portuguese Languages and Literatures

Program Code:     SPAP
Degree: M.A. and Ph.D.
School:  Arts/Humanities
   
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
  Transcript(s)*
  TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
   
Program-Specific Requirements: Letters of Recommendation (3)**
  CV/Resume
  Writing Sample***
  Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
  Portfolio PDF Upload (optional)
  Interview may be required (in person/by phone)
   
Application Deadlines: January 18, 2023 (Fall 2023 Domestic/International)
   
Contact Program: sllc.umd.edu/fields/spanish/graduate
Diversity Statement:

The Program in Spanish/Portugese Language and
Literatures is committed to supporting students and
ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students
can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender
identifications, as well as the difference between assigned
biological sex and gender expression. It encourages
students, faculty, and staff to share and honor
preferred pronouns and names.

Applicants should note that we are an affirmative action
department
and that we remain especially interested in
recruiting strong
African-American, Hispanic-American,
and Native American
students to our Ph.D. and M.A.
programs.

*Minimum 12 credits upper level literature/culture courses. 

**The letters of recommendation must be in English or notarized translation.

***A research paper written in Spanish, uploaded to the Upload Requirements section of the application.