Applicants to any of the graduate programs need a Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college. An undergraduate major in Classics, Classical Studies, Greek or Latin, Ancient History, or Archaeology or its equivalent is necessary for admission.

Without setting down hard and fast minimum requirements, the Classics Department will judge candidates partly on their competence in Classical Greek and Latin. At least two year's study in both languages is ordinarily required for students applying to the doctoral programs or to masters programs intended to lead to the doctorate. Undergraduate study of French and German is also strongly advised.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are welcome, but not required.

Applicants should be able to engage successfully in graduate study, to teach and/or carry out related professional activities, and to think critically and write persuasively on a subject or in a genre appropriate to the program to which they are seeking admission. (Letters of recommendation, especially those from academic faculty, should address these issues.)

Applicants should have professional goals and plans consistent with the programs of study available in the Department. (The applicant's statement of purpose and application should help to demonstrate this.)

Applicants interested in obtaining a doctorate should apply directly for a PhD track.

Applicants in Greek and/or Latin language and literature or ancient history should contact Danielle Kellogg (kellogdl@ucmail.uc.edu). Applicants in Classical or pre-Classical Archaeology should contact Eleni Hatzaki (hatzakei@ucmail.uc.edu).

The closing date for application for admission to graduate study in Classics is normally January 16 of each year.

Prospective students are invited to write or call the Department of Classics. Please address correspondence to:

Further information on graduate study at the University of Cincinnati may be obtained from the Division of Graduate Studies and Research, located in Room 100 Van Wormer, on the Clifton campus. Your interest will be forwarded to our department.

Application Requirements

1. Three letters of reference from former professors or supervisors. The recommenders should submit the letters electronically.  Recommenders listed in the online application will receive an email notification about submitting their letter online.  Further instructions for electronic submission are on the application.

2. Official transcripts from previous institutions to be sent directly to the Graduate School at the following address (unofficial transcripts can be uploaded during the application process):

   Regular U.S. postal mail:
   Graduate School
   University of Cincinnati
   110 Van Wormer Hall
   PO Box 210627
   Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0627

3. Delivery via FedEx, DHL, etc.:
   Graduate School
   University of Cincinnati
   110 Van Wormer Hall
   Cincinnati, OH 45221-0627

4. Electronic delivery:
   ucgs@uc.edu

5. If an international student, submit your TOEFL scores These are sent electronically directly from the testing agency to the University of Cincinnati. Note that the UC institutional code is 1833. You do not need a department code.

6. A Statement of Purpose containing a brief intellectual autobiography describing your goals and professional objectives.

7. A Writing Sample (20-40 pages) which demonstrates your ability to research, assemble, evaluate, and present a scholarly argument.

8. The online application gives the option of recording a video response. Please do not send one. The department does not take the response into consideration in its application review.

Applicants are urged to check the status of their application in the beginning of January to make sure that all required documents have been received by the department.  If you have any questions about your application, please contact the departmental Program Coordinator at 513-556-3050, classics@uc.edu.