Online Application
To apply for admission, you must complete all elements of the online application.
Prepare your application & apply
About the Writing Sample (uploaded to the online application)
The sample of your written work should be a research paper or critical analysis. It can be an essay previously submitted for a class. It will be submitted online during the application process. While there is no length requirement, most successful samples are at least 10 pages long.
Please make sure that all information in your online application is correct and that all statements & writing samples are revised/uploaded before submitting. No changes can be made to your application once it is submitted.
Additional Required Materials for International Applicants
Please review the requirements listed on the Graduate Studies website:
https://grad.ucdavis.edu/admissions/admission-requirements/international-applicants