How to Apply

Applying to the doctoral program

Students with a Bachelor's or Master’s degree from another university are welcome to apply to our Doctoral Program.

When reviewing applications, we do not just look at one indicator of future academic success. Our admissions committee reviews all of the applicants’ submitted materials, including undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework and grades, overall grade point average (GPA) and GPA within the major, the rigor of the institutions attended, Graduate Record Exam scores, the personal statement, letters of recommendation, relevant research experiences and publications, and any other relevant personal or professional experiences.

The deadline to apply for U.S. students is December 15. The deadline to apply for international students is November 1.

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Although we do not have fixed cutoff scores, we seek applicants with Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores above the 85th percentile, who have a GPA of 3.5 and above. For international students, a minimum TOEFL score of 600, or a computer based score of 250, or a minimum TOEFLibt score of 100, also is required.

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When applying, you must provide:

Official transcript: An official transcript from all previously attended undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Personal statement: A personal statement of approximately 500 words that identifies your academic goals, career objectives, why you are applying to our program, and the qualifications you have that make you a strong candidate.
GRE scores: GRE scores from the Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Scores from the Personal Potential Index (ETS® PPI) on the newly revised GRE are optional. You may provide scores from the previous version of the GRE for up to five years.
Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with your prior academic performance and potential for success in graduate work.
Resume: A resume identifying and describing past academic achievements and activities (e.g., research assistantships, fellowships, internships, awards).
Copies of published articles + book chapters: Copies of published articles and book chapters, Master Thesis, and papers presented at conferences. You may also offer course papers, but this is not required.

Note: All international students must also submit the official results of the international TOEFL test.

U.S. students

You must complete the online application form and mail materials to support their application as early as possible, no later than December 15.

Mail all materials to:

Graduate Studies’ Admissions
Department of Criminal Justice
Indiana University
Sycamore Hall, Room 302
1033 E. Third Street Bloomington, IN 47405

Email: gradcj@iu.edu
Fax: (812) 855-5522
Phone: (812) 856-4675

International students

You must complete the online application form and mail materials as early as possible, but no later than November 1.

Mail all materials to:

Office of International Admissions
Leo R. Dowling International Center
111 South Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47405

Email: newtoiu@indiana.edu
Fax: (812) 856-5378
Phone: (812) 855-9086

How to Apply

Applying to the doctoral program

When applying, you must provide:

U.S. students

International students

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The College of Arts & Sciences