Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Ph.D. applicants must apply by February 1st to begin in the summer semester. All applicants must have a completed Master's degree from a regionally accredited university. To apply to the program:
Completed an online application and pay application fee,
Upload unofficial transcripts from previous educational institutions,
Meet all University admission requirements as listed in the Old Dominion University Catalog,
Have a completed Master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited university, and submit transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work with a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall for the Master's degree. Degrees that are equivalent to a Master's degree such as L.L.B., J.D., and D.D.S. are also acceptable,
Provide three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter must come from a professor or an individual who describes the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. Letters from senior-level leaders that endorse the applicant's leadership potential are encouraged
Provide a CV or resume that describes the applicant's academic and professional background,
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a current score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT of at least 80.
A CV or resume that describes the your academic and professional background,
Three (3) letters of recommendation.