How to Apply to the Master of Science in Media Forensics Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE
| Application Deadline: | April 1 |
| Recommended Materials Completion Date: | March 1 |
- Program accepts students in Fall only.
- Applications that do not include all of the requirements listed below by the application deadline will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
- Application reviews commence after the deadline for each cohort cycle. Admission decisions are issued no later than May 15.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
- Students are required to complete the online Graduate Application for Admission.
- Under the “Academic Interest” section, select Media Forensics (MS) in the College of Arts & Media. If this designation is not accurately included, materials will not be received by the Admissions Committee.
- Contact the Assistant Director at [email protected] with notification of intent to apply. This is recommended so that application materials can be tracked by the program.
- International applicants are encouraged to visit the Office of International Admissions website.
APPLICATION FEE
| Non-refundable application fee must be paid in U.S. dollars via the online Graduate Application for Admission. Applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver if they meet certain criteria. See Graduate Education How to Apply – Fee Waivers for more information. | |
| Domestic Applicants: | $50.00 |
| International Applicants | $75.00 |
TRANSCRIPTS
| Transcripts from Institutions Located Inside the United States: |
Submission Methods
Alternate: Hard copy official transcripts. Mailed directly from the issuing institution to: MSMF Admissions Committee ATTN: Leah Haloin |
| Transcripts from Institutions Located Outside the United States: |
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COVER LETTER
- Applicants must submit a cover letter detailing the following:
- Professional/educational background
- Reason for wanting to participate in the program
- Research interests
- The cover letter should be uploaded in the online application.
RESUME
- Students are required to submit a resume as it relates to the field of study. The resume must include educational background, work experience, and relevant skills. Students are also welcome to include any published works, scholarly/creative work, exhibitions, awards, or other relevant achievements.
- The resume should be uploaded in the online application.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (TWO)
- Letters of recommendation are required from two (2) reference providers that can attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional accomplishments.
- Applicants send requests for recommendation to reference providers through the online Graduate Application for Admission. Once each request is sent, reference providers will receive an email titled "Recommendation Request – CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus" with a secure online link to complete their recommendation.
- Reference providers must complete their letters of recommendation by submitting a formal, narrative letter uploaded via the online recommendation form.
- Letters of recommendation must be submitted online directly by each of the reference providers; letters cannot be submitted by the applicant.
- Applicants are advised to submit requests for recommendation early enough to allow each reference provider time to submit the online form and letter prior to the deadline.
WRITING SAMPLES (TWO)
- Two (2) samples of written material authored by the applicant displaying scientific/non-fictional writing skills are required. These could be undergraduate research papers, published or unpublished articles, grant proposals, prepared reports or affidavits, etc.
- Each writing sample should be 1,000 words or more.
- The writing samples should be uploaded in the online application.
International Students must submit all application components in English, where applicable.