How to Apply

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Sport Studies should have identified an area of scholarly interest that they would like to pursue in their doctoral work before applying for admission. Candidates are encouraged to contact either Dr. Jan Todd or Dr. Thomas M. Hunt by email before completing the official on-line application. Applicants should include in that email a brief statement of research interests, GRE scores, undergraduate GPA and major, and they should also describe any post-undergraduate academic work (master’s, law school, etc.) and GPA. Applicants should also indicate if they require financial assistance to pursue doctoral work at UT. Students who have not yet taken the GRE are also encouraged to write and discuss their interest in the program.

Please note that the Interdisciplinary Program in Sport Studies is a doctoral-level program. Most applicants have a completed master’s degree in an affiliated discipline (Sport Management, History, American Studies, Sociology, Exercise Science) or have had some form of post-professional training such as law school. Possession of a master’s degree is not required for admission, but is recommended. Because the Sport Studies program is small and selective, applicants should possess a solid record of academic achievement. The GRE must be taken and full transcripts will be required for the on-line admission process.

Based on whether the student’s research interests match with those of the faculty in the program, whether the prospective student’s academic credentials are of an acceptable standard, and if space and funding (if needed) are available, applicants will then be instructed to complete the on-line admission forms located on the Graduate School Website. Three letters of reference, official transcripts, and a full research statement will be required for the on-line application.