How to Apply?

Include a scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to the VT Graduate School after you receive an offer of admission.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required for M.A. in Communication and Reputation Management. You can include email addresses for your recommenders on your online application and your recommenders can upload their letters individually.

Writing Sample Guidelines

Provide one writing sample that illustrates your potential for research. This could be a solo-written class paper or term project, published work, or work product that demonstrates your analytical and writing abilities. Please do not exceed 20 double-spaced pages.

Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae

A letter of interest (250-500 words) is required by the School of Communication along with your latest Curriculum Vitae.

Letter of Interest Guidelines:

• Why do you want to undertake graduate work in communication at Virginia Tech?
• Why do you qualify to pursue a graduate degree at Virginia Tech?
• If you have a concentration or area of interest in mind, briefly outline your interests in this area.
• What graduate faculty members are you interested in studying with and why?
  • A list of graduate faculty is available in the "Faculty" area of our department's website

  Evidence of English Proficiency

  The Graduate School requires that all non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents demonstrate English proficiency to ensure they enter the university with sufficient English skills necessary to function in a graduate program. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test score is the most common way international applicants demonstrate English proficiency. We require a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission. Test scores should be sent to us using ETS institution code 5859. See this page if you qualify for a English language proficiency test waiver.

  Applying as an International Student

  • Blacksburg Campus: Prospective residential on-campus international students might be required to submit immigration documents, and other additional materials with their application. Please consult with an International Student Advisor.

  Additional Information/Supporting Material

  Applicants are welcome to submit any additional information with their application materials that would be useful in evaluation of your application.

  Application Fees

  Degree-seeking students must include a $75 fee with their application. You may qualify for a waiver or reduced fee. All application fees are non-refundable.

  Application Fee Waivers

  Veterans and other applicants are eligible for waivers of the application fee. A Virginia Tech Graduate School application fee waiver request is submitted on the Fee Waiver Request tab in the online application. Application fee waiver codes are issued Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5p.m. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing of the fee waiver request.

  Application fees are non-refundable after the application is submitted. Please submit an application fee waiver request in advance of application submission for consideration.