Applying to the Program in Comparative Literary Studies
The Graduate School at Northwestern University only accepts online applications.
Before beginning the online application (Online Northwestern Graduate Application) please read both the information below and the following guidelines for applying: The Graduate School Admission Process.
Specify Comparative Literary Studies (0416) as the field of graduate work in the online application.
Program Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31st, 2009.
Supplemental Materials
Three letters of recommendation, transcripts of all course work, a writing sample between 15-25 pages in length, a statement of purpose (5,000 characters or less) and any other supplemental materials should be sent directly to the Program Office:
Program in Comparative Literary Studies
1-117 Crowe Hall
1860 Campus Dr.
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208
The statement of purpose should specify with which home department the student would expect to be affiliated (if more than one is possible, please list in order of preference). For more information on the statement of purpose visit the admission guidelines for application materials.
Phone: (847) 491-3864
Fax: (847) 467-0683
For those travelling to Northwestern for a visit, the following link has helpful information on getting to and around campus:
Visiting Campus.
