The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign now has a web-based application procedure. The application web site is at http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/ .
The OAR (Office of Admission and Records) web site contains brief instructions regarding the application process and lists the options (with links) for applying on-line, downloading a paper copy of the application or contacting departments to request an application packet. Applying on-line is the preferred method; a central advantage to the on-line application is that applicants can pay by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) and the application is then available to departments immediately following the credit card processing.
Admission requirements for the Department of Linguistics are:
- completed graduate application
- application fee
- official transcripts
- 3 reference letters
- statement of purpose
- writing sample
- GRE scores (there is no minimum score requirement)
- for international students: TOEFL score of at least 570 (600 preferred)
The deadline for applications and financial aid is January 15. Note that this is different from other UIUC deadlines.
If you are interested in second language acquisition, you should know about the SLATE (Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education) advanced certificate program. Students enrolled in a Ph.D. program can simultaneously earn this certificate.
There are many opportunities for financial aid at the University of Illinois. The Graduate College Fellowship Office has produced a guide entitled "Financial Aid for Graduate Students", which describes all the different opportunities available to you, and how to apply. You can access this information at http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/finaid_basics/graduate.htm
For additional information please go to UIUC's Programs of Study catalog.