Library Science, Academic Libraries Concentration, MLS

The requirements for all applicants are as follows:

• Online graduate admission application
• $50 non-refundable application fee
• GPA/grades: Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 (“A”= 4.0) on all undergraduate work (exceptions to the 2.75 GPA requirement may be made for applicants with relevant professional experience)
• Official transcripts: Official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (must be received in sealed university envelopes)
• Letters of recommendation: At least two relevant professional or academic letters of recommendation (access forms through the online application; recommenders need to upload letters of recommendation)
• Statement of purpose: This statement should be approximately 700–800 words (2–3 pages) long. Please discuss the following in the statement:
  • How your personal, academic and work experiences have influenced you to apply for this program
  • What your professional objectives are and how you want to arrive at them
  • How you hope to contribute to positive change in the field, especially in light of the School’s mission “to prepare professionals to become leaders who can advance the library and information sciences in a diverse and global society"
• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV): should include work experience related to the library and information professions, as well as other types of employment experience, and volunteer or community activities; should be less than 2 pages long
• The GRE is not required (submitted scores are not considered)

All individuals who would like to apply to an NC Central graduate program (except the law program) must apply using the correct online graduate admission application.