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The Division welcomes applications from students of all academic
programs and disciplines. Admission decisions are made by
the Division's Graduate Committee throughout the year; however,
early applications are encouraged, and must be received by
February 1 to be considered fully for assistantships and fellowships.
PLEASE
NOTE: Applications received after July 1 will not receive
consideration until the following year.
Applications
are processed through the Rackham School of Graduate Studies,
and paperwork must be filed with both Rackham and the Division
of Kinesiology. For specifics, please refer to the Application
Checklists below.
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My
undergraduate major was not in Kinesiology, but I am very
interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Kinesiology. What
should I do? Each student's situation will be assessed,
and advice will be given based on undergraduate degree, experience,
and interests within our Division. Sometimes we ask students
to take specific courses to help them attain the level of
knowledge we would expect to ensure successful completion
of our program.
Can
I transfer credits toward my program? Once you
have been admitted, you can petition to transfer up to 6 credits
toward your degree. All transfer credits must be approved
by the graduate chair.
Is
a master's thesis required? The master's thesis
is an option and is not required. However, if you intend to
go on for your Ph.D., it is strongly recommended.
Do
you have an athletic training program? We do not
have a Master's level Athletic Training Program. It is common
for those interested in Athletic Training to pursue studies
in the areas of Biomechanics or Exercise Physiology within
our program. The next opening for the AT graduate assistantship
position will be for Fall 2006. For
further information about this assistantship, please contact
Philip Johnson.
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How
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apply
on the web at http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Admis/index.html |
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download
a PDF Application,
http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Admis/rackhamalt.html |
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Helpful
Hints When Applying to Graduate School
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Read
the application directions carefully and don't forget
to "cross your T's and dot your I's." |
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Become
more than an applicant on a piece of paper -- take
the time to contact faculty and introduce yourself.
Find a faculty member with the same academic interests
as yours, and, if possible, meet with him or her
or with current graduate students. |
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Make
sure the program you are applying for will meet
your academic interests. |
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Write
a clear statement of purpose that communicates what
you want to do with your degree here. (See below
"How to Write a Good Statement
of Purpose.") |
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Find
out how much your education will cost and how you
intend to pay for it. If you are hoping for an assistantship
of some sort, find out 1) how many are available
for your interest area, and 2) the criteria for
receiving the award. |
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What
is your application deadline? February 1 for the
following Fall if you want to be considered for funding. While
we have a rolling admissions policy, please keep in mind that
the Graduate Committee (which makes the decisions on admissions)
does not meet in July and August. PLEASE
NOTE: Applications received after July 1 will not receive consideration
until the following year. |
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Minimum
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What
are the minimum academic requirements? Recommended
requirements for GRE scores are 600 Verbal, 650 Quantitative, and 4.5 Analytical Writing. We also prefer at least
a 3.4 GPA. Please keep in mind that your entire application
package is taken into consideration. |
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Do
you have minimum requirements for theTOEFL test scores?
Yes, written TOEFL should be at least 560. Computer TOEFL
should be at least 220. |
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Are
there prerequisite courses? We do not have prerequisite
courses. From time to time we have students whose undergraduate
studies were not related to Kinesiology, and we ask them to
take some specific classes to help them attain the level of
knowledge necessary to ensure successful completion of our program. |
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What
is the difference between Rackham Graduate School and the Division
of Kinesiology? The Division of Kinesiology is free-standing,
one of the 19 schools and colleges at U of M. Our graduate program
is co-administered by the Rackham Graduate School. Rackham oversees
the requirements and procedures and certifies the admission
recommendation as appropriate.
Who
should write my letters of recommendation? Our graduate
committee likes to see at least three letters. At least two of those
should come from faculty who have worked closely with you in
an academic context. Letters should be recently written.
What
should be included in my Statement of Purpose? The
Statement of Purpose should be 1-2 pages and consist of a clear
message telling us about your background, why you want to join
our program and what you expect to do with your degree.
It is important that we understand your goals and how you see
our program helping you reach them. |
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Suggestions: |
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Be
clear and specific about what you want to do with your degree
from the University of Michigan. |
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Use
the number of pages you need, but aim for two pages. We want to
read about your accomplishments and goals. |
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| Tuition
and Assistance |
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How
much does it cost to go to The University of Michigan?
These are estimated YEARLY costs to assist you in planning
your own budget:
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Fall
2004
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Tuition
and Fees
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Room
and Board
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Books,
Supplies
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Personal,
Misc.
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Total
Yearly Budget
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In-State
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$14,562
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$8,000
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$860
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$2,450
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$25,872
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Out-of-State
or International
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$29,656
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$8,000
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$860
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$2,450
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$40,966
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Are assistantships available? Yes, we have GSI assistantships
available for doctoral students. The Division of Kinesiology
does not have financial aid forms. Here are links for other
sources of funding at the University:
http://www.finaid.umich.edu/
http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Fellowships/sources.html
How do I
go about applying for the Kinesiology GSI Assistantship?
All Ph.D. applicants are considered for our open GSI positions.
The number of open positions we have varies from year to year.
Please make sure we have your completed application by February
1 prior to the fall you will be beginning your program. Your
current curriculum vitae is helpful, too. Please note: doctoral applicants
must have a mentor from our graduate faculty prior to being
accepted to our program. |
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| Establishing
Ties |
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Should
I come and visit? How do I go about it? Visiting
UM and the Division of Kinesiology is a good idea so you can
get a feel for the faculty and students as well as the Ann Arbor
area. From our end it helps match a face with a file. Please
feel free to contact faculty you want to meet with directly.
Also, it is a good idea to let Carrie Stein (steinc@umich.edu)
know when you are coming and whether you want to meet with current
graduate students.
What if
I don't have a mentor for my Ph.D. studies? Unfortunately,
we cannot admit you without a mentor. It is your responsibility
to seek out a mentor with whom you wish to conduct research
as you pursue your degree here. If you have not sought out one
of our faculty members, please refer to their research
interests on the web and contact the faculty member directly.
Describe yourself and your research interests. If possible,
make arrangements to communicate with interested faculty via
telephone or in person.
Can I switch
my academic advisor after I've begun my studies? Yes,
you can change your academic advisor at the Master's level.
However, it is uncommon to change your Ph.D. mentor.
How can
I find a place to live? With the exception of family housing, the University does not provide housing for graduate students. Previous graduate students
have found this link helpful:
http://www.housing.umich.edu/graduate/index.html
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1: Materials to be sent to Rackham -- Due February 1, 2005 |
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on-line is easiest for you: www.rackham.umich.edu/Admis/index.html |
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Application
(pages labeled "Send to Rackham"). Do not send to Rackham if you are applying online. |
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Application
fee (Rackham will not process your application until it is received) |
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Official
GRE Scores (ETS Code 001839) |
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Official
transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (international
applicants only -- all other applicants send only one copy to the Division of Kinesiology [see Step 2 below]). |
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TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language (if applicable) |
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Statement
of Finances (international applicants only) |
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Mail
these materials to: |
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Office
of Graduate Admissions
Room 106 Rackham Graduate School
915 East Washington
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1070 |
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2: Materials to be sent to the Division of Kinesiology |
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Application
(pages labeled "Send to Department"). Do not mail to Kinesiology if you are applying online. |
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Statement
of Purpose. Do not mail to Kinesiology if you are applying online. |
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Official
GRE Scores (ETS code 001839) |
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Three
(3) Letters of Recommendation PDF
Each letter of recommendation must be accompanied by this form. * |
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Official
transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (all applicants) *
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TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language (if applicable) |
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Mail
these materials to: |
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Carrie
Stein
Division of Kinesiology Graduate
Program
The University of Michigan
401 Washtenaw, Room 3060
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2214
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* Regardless of whether you're applying online or using Rackham's paper application, these materials need to be mailed to Carrie Stein. |
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Rackham
School of Graduate Studies www.rackham.umich.edu/Admis/index.html
offers application forms and information for first-time applicants,
as well as non-candidate for degree forms, change in status
or readmission forms, and others.
GRE
(Graduate Record Examinations)
www.gre.org/
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This page last updated 12/21/04
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