How to apply
There is a continuous acceptance of applications. Completed applications are reviewed in January, April, and August. The student can elect to start as early as the following semester or as late as the following fall semester.
Steps to applying for admission:
Find and talk to a potential mentor in the program.
Download an information packet.
1. Application Form
Please submit your application on-line at: http://admissions.memphis.edu
Go to ‘Apply for Admission’ and then ‘Graduate Application.’ When asked, create
a login ID and password; then simply follow the directions to complete your
application. The application fee is $35.00 for domestic students (U.S. citizens)
and $60.00 for international students.
2. Graduate Record Examination (General Test)
We require that you take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Please have
the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send your scores to The University of
Memphis (ETS Code 1459).
3. Official Transcripts
Please have all undergraduate and graduate transcripts mailed directly to: Office
of Graduate Admissions, 101 Wilder Tower, The University of Memphis, Memphis,
Tennessee 38152.
4. Letters of Recommendation
We require written recommendations from three individuals familiar with your
academic background. They should send their recommendations to the Director
of Graduate Studies at the address below. Their letters should specify in detail
your aptitude and capabilities for Ph.D. work.
5. Personal Statement
We require a resume/vita describing all of your educational and work experience
and a letter describing your research interests and professional goals Please
send these documents to the Director of Graduate Studies at the address below.
6. Contact Information
Please send your current contact information (e-mail address, telephone number)
to the Director of Graduate Studies at the address below.
David J. Wark, Ph.D.
(e-mail: dwark@memphis.edu, telephone: 901-678-5891)
Director of Graduate Studies
School of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
807 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105