Application Process

Students interested in pursuing a program of study in History or Public History should:

  1. Have completed an undergraduate program containing at least 18 semester credit hours in history or in related disciplines, or have completed an undergraduate program with comparable experience in the field of history.
  2. Have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
  3. Submit to the Graduate Chair a letter of intent (500 word minimum) that describes the applicant's interests and goals in obtaining a graduate degree.
  4. Submit evidence of the writing and analytical skills necessary for graduate level course work (a history research paper is preferred).
  5. List at least two references.
  6. Fill out the online application.

Admission deadlines set by the Graduate Office are August 10 for the Fall Semester, January 10 for the Spring Semester, and a rolling deadline for the summer term. Applicants who missed the deadline have the option to apply as a non-degree seeking student. Up to 12 credit hours taken as a non-degree seeking student can be applied to the degree program upon admission. Exceptions to the application deadlines may be possible. Please feel free to contact online coordinator Caroline Cooper at cooperc2@unk.edu or (308) 865-8596 with any questions.

In the absence of any of the above, admission may be granted on a conditional basis. If an applicant does not have a writing sample, they can apply as a non-degree student and take 1-2 courses in the program. This will allow an applicant to produce a graduate-level paper to submit with their application. Up to 12 credit hours can be transferred to a degree granting program from non-degree seeking course work. To apply as a non-degree seeking student go to Online Application.