We鈥檙e excited about your interest in pursuing graduate study at 映客直播. Read and follow the general instructions below as well as those required for the specific program to which you are applying.
You may apply to more than one program; however, each program requires a separate application form and processing fee.
NOTE: Many of 映客直播’ certificate programs do not currently offer an online application option, but rather ask for print/PDF applications. A full listing of the application details for various programs are included below, and the options available will be included therein.
Questions?
映客直播 Graduate Center
hugrad@hollins.edu
540-362-6575
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Instructions for All Graduate Applicants
- by setting up your 映客直播 account and submitting the application form. Or, you may download and mail a , if you choose.
- You鈥檙e required to pay a nonrefundable processing fee of $40 (for each program).
- Request that your undergraduate and any graduate transcripts be sent to the following address. Electronic certified copies are acceptable and may be emailed to hugrad@hollins.edu.
映客直播 Graduate Center
Box 9603
7916 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24020 - Letters of recommendation may be emailed to hugrad@hollins.edu on recommender鈥檚 letterhead or mailed to the above address.
- Statement of educational objectives should be submitted for application to all programs.
- All application materials sent through postal mail should be submitted by the program鈥檚 due date to 映客直播 Graduate Center (address above). Any application materials sent electronically should be emailed to hugrad@hollins.edu.
- If you wish to apply for financial aid, please complete a and a .
For International Students
(IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS AS INDICATED ABOVE)
1. All non-native English speakers must complete the or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or and have your scores forwarded to 映客直播鈥 Graduate Studies Office.
- 映客直播 requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based total), 213 (computer-based total), or 80 (Internet-based total).
- 映客直播 requires a minimum score of 6.5 or above on the IELTS.
- 映客直播 requires a 110 or higher on the Duolingo English Test
2. Certification of your ability to fund your graduate education is also required.
- Confidential Declaration and Certification of Finances form (An official copy of your bank statement to support your Certification of Finances is required in order to issue your I-20 at the time of admission.)
3. In addition to an official transcript of your college or university course work, an evaluation of your transcript completed by a foreign credential evaluation service must sent to 映客直播 Graduate Studies Office. 映客直播 recommends that the evaluation be done by
4. Copy of Passport Photo Page as well as a copy of any current U.S. visa.
- A copy of your official passport photo page is required in order to issue your I-20 at the time of admission.
Additional Application Information by Program
- Children’s Literature M.A. or M.F.A.
- Children’s Book Illustration Certificate
- Children’s Book Writing & Illustration M.F.A.
- Creative Writing M.F.A.
- Dance M.F.A.
- Masters in Liberal Arts Studies (M.A.L.S.)
- Playwriting M.F.A.
- Certificate in New Play Directing
- Certificate in New Play Dramaturgy
- Certificate in New Play Performance
- Screenwriting & Film Studies M.A. and M.F.A.
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.)
- Theatre and New Play Development M.A.
- Certificate in Advanced Studies
- Non-Degree Seeking Applicants
Children’s Literature M.A. or M.F.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Current members of SCBWI, contact us at hugrad@hollins.edu regarding program application benefits. (Proof of membership will be required.)
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
Summer term only
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- A manuscript sample of your best writing
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- The writing sample for an M.F.A. must be a creative work.
- The sample submitted for an M.A. application may be either scholarly or creative.
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
Children鈥檚 Book Illustration Certificate
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: April 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
You must print the certificate program application and mail it to 映客直播.
Children鈥檚 Book Illustration Certificate Application (PDF)
Current members of SCBWI, contact us at hugrad@hollins.edu regarding program application benefits. (Proof of membership will be required.)
- Candidates must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- A portfolio
- Two letters of recommendation
Children’s Book Writing & Illustrating M.F.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
Summer term and year-round options available
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- A manuscript sample of your best writing
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- If you鈥檙e applying for the M.F.A. in Children鈥檚 Book Writing & Illustrating, you must also present a digital portfolio of 6-10 images representing your best work.
- The writing sample for an M.F.A. must be creative.
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
Creative Writing M.F.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for fall 2025.
Submission deadline: January 6
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Creative writing manuscript (writing sample)
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- Recommenders can email their recommendations to the graduate studies office at聽hugrad@hollins.edu. They must be sent as an attachment and on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead.
Dance M.F.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: December 1
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree with an undergraduate major in dance or equivalent dance experience.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume of experience
- Artist鈥檚 statement
- A submission of selected works (12 minutes max. length)
Selected Works Requirements
Selected works may be submitted via a DVD, USB drive, or a video link (video links must be live links. Please upload work to Vimeo or YouTube.) Submission must include a content page listing:
- Title of work
- Choreographer name
- Name of music and composer (if applicable)
- List of performers.
- If the applicant is a performer in a group work, please scribe designation in some way.
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.)
Rolling Admission
You may apply before any of the three terms offered (fall, spring, and summer). The university admits applicants to the program with the director鈥檚 approval. Candidacy for the degree begins upon completion of your first two courses with a grade of 鈥淏鈥 or better.
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Statement of educational objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Once accepted, you鈥檙e required to have an admission interview with the program advisor.
Playwriting M.F.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
Summer Term Only
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Manuscripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
Certificate in New Play Directing
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
You must print the certificate program application and mail it to 映客直播.
Certificate in New Play Directing application (PDF)
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Your degree doesn鈥檛 have to be in the dramatic arts, but you must show prior experience in this field.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Artistic portfolio, including reviews
- A resume with optional supporting materials
- A letter of intent stating how you anticipate the certificate program will be of benefit to your profession
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must be submitted with the application.
Certificate in New Play Dramaturgy
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
You must print the certificate program application and mail it to 映客直播.
Certificate in New Play Dramaturgy application (PDF)
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Your degree doesn鈥檛 have to be in the dramatic arts, but you must show prior experience in this field.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Artistic portfolio, including reviews
- A resume with optional supporting materials
- A letter of intent stating how you anticipate the certificate program will be of benefit to your profession
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must be submitted with the application.
Certificate in New Play Performance
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
You must print the certificate program application and mail it to 映客直播.
Certificate in New Play Performance application (PDF)
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Your degree doesn鈥檛 have to be in the dramatic arts, but you must show prior experience in this field.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Artistic portfolio, including reviews
- A resume with optional supporting materials
- A letter of intent stating how you anticipate the certificate program will be of benefit to your profession
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must be submitted with the application.
Screenwriting & Film Studies M.A. or M.F.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
Summer term only
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Manuscripts and writing samples
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- The writing sample for the M.F.A. program must be creative.
- The sample for the M.A. program may be either creative or scholarly.
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please don鈥檛 use recommendation forms.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Application deadlines
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: May 1
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a liberal arts or sciences discipline (or the equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Three recommendation forms 鈥 recommenders should submit a completed and signed recommendation form (). If possible, please have the recommender email the completed form to hugrad@hollins.edu or fax it to the graduate studies office at (540) 362-6288.
- An admission interview is required prior to acceptance into the program.
- Teacher licensure without obtaining the master鈥檚 is also available at 映客直播.
Teaching and Learning M.A.
Rolling Admission
You may apply before any of the three terms offered (fall, spring, and summer).
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of educational objectives
Theatre and New Play Development M.A.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2025.
Submission deadline: February 15
On occasion, circumstances allow a qualified student鈥檚 admission after the deadline.
Summer Term Only
- You must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Manuscripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE isn鈥檛 required, but you may submit scores to support your application
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted on the recommender鈥檚 letterhead. Please do not use recommendation forms.
Certificate of Advanced Studies (C.A.S)
Rolling Admission
You may apply before any of the three terms offered (fall, spring, and summer). The university admits applicants to the program with the director鈥檚 approval. Candidacy for the degree begins upon completion of your first two courses with a grade of 鈥淏鈥 or better.
- You must have a master鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Along with your application, submit:
- Graduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- A statement of educational objectives
- An admission interview is required upon acceptance to the program.
Nondegree-Seeking Applicants
Individuals wanting to take classes without formal admission may apply as a nondegree-seeking student.
Courses may be taken from:
- The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Master of Arts in Teaching (limited to two classes)
- Undergraduate classes
Applicants must still submit the application for admission (or ), $40 processing fee, and undergraduate transcript(s). In courses with limited enrollment, we give priority to degree-seeking students.
Financial aid is not available for nondegree-seeking students.