Admissions

Admission to the Terminal Master’s Program in Communication - Journalism

Detailed information on application requirements is available on the Graduate Program in Journalism opens in a new tab website. GRE scores are not required. 

Prospective applicants to the terminal master’s program in Communication with a subplan in Journalism must submit the following:

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• Statement of purpose

• Three journalistic samples

• Transcripts

• Resume

• Three letters of recommendation

• English Proficiency Test opens in a new tab for non-native speakers of English.

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Admission to the Coterminal Master’s Program in Communication — Media Studies Subplan

See the Coterminal MA in Communication – Media Studies Track opens in a new tab website for additional information on application requirements.

Applicants must submit their application and, if admitted, respond to the offer of admission no later than the quarter before the expected completion of their undergraduate degree. Applicants must have declared an undergraduate major and earned a minimum of 120 units toward graduation (UTG) as shown on the unofficial undergraduate transcript (including allowable advanced placement (AP) and transfer credit) and completed at least six academic quarters.

A $125 application fee is assessed for each coterminal application. This fee will be added to the student’s university bill once the applicant has been admitted and accepted the offer of admission.

Application Deadline: Jan. 20, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. to start the program in spring quarter 2026-27. Recommenders must submit their online recommendation letters by Jan. 20, 2027.

Requirements include:

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• Preliminary program proposal

• Statement of purpose

• Master’s project advising confirmation form

• Letters of recommendation from two Stanford professors other than the coterminal advisor

• A current unofficial Stanford transcript

GRE scores are not required.

Admission to the Coterminal Master’s Program in Communication - Journalism Subplan

The Coterminal MA in Communication – Journalism Track website opens in a new tab provides detailed information on application requirements. See the Registrar’s Office information about coterminal degree programs  opens in a new taband contact the Student Services Manager to discuss your options.

Applicants must submit their application and, if admitted, respond to the offer of admission no later than the quarter before the expected completion of their undergraduate degree. Applicants must have declared an undergraduate major and earned a minimum of 120 units toward graduation (UTG) as shown on the unofficial undergraduate transcript (including allowable advanced placement (AP) and transfer credit) and completed at least six academic quarters.

Online applications must be submitted no later than Jan. 20, 2027, to start the spring quarter 2026-27 program. Recommenders must submit their online recommendation letters by Jan. 20, 2027.

Applicants submit the following:

• Application for Admission to Coterminal Master’s Program opens in a new tab.

• Preliminary program proposal

• Statement of purpose

• Three letters of recommendation and recommendation forms from Stanford professors

• Three samples of journalistic work

• A current unofficial Stanford transcript

GRE scores are not required.

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