Historic Preservation Admissions

Admission to the Historic Preservation program is competitive. The general requirements of the graduate school must be fulfilled.

Eligibility

All applicants must have a bachelors degree from an accredited institution and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. There is no restriction on the applicant's previous field of study, and indeed we encourage diversity in all senses.

Application Requirements

Please refer to the Graduate School Admissions Application for exact application requirements as application materials are to be submitted to both the Graduate School and The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation - Graduate Admissions:

• Application Form: Complete the electronic application before the published deadline.
• Academic Credentials: Submit one set of official academic transcripts from all institutions attended, including undergraduate and graduate work.
• Standardized Test Scores: Graduate Records Examination (GRE) general test scores; submitted scores must have been taken within the last five years.
• Statement of Goals, Research Interests, and Experiences: A 1000-2000 word statement of graduate goals, research interests, and experiences.
• Writing Sample: This can be previous academic work or professional work; it does not necessarily have to be related to historic preservation.  It must be individual work; please submit reproductions, as this material is not returnable.

Application Process

The application process consists of two basic steps. First, fill out the application for the University of Maryland Graduate School. The administrative code for the Historic Preservation program is HISP. Second, send the other elements of the application package directly to the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. The mailing address is: HISP Admissions, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

Students wishing to pursue the Certificate must be admitted to a graduate program of the University.  Applications take the form of a letter of purpose, letter of recommendation, and transcript of academic work.  The letter should convey to the Committee the role of historic preservation in the student's proposed program of study, future plans, and interests. Applications are accepted on a continuing basis. In making its evaluation, the Committee will review relevant material in the Graduate School application, and, if appropriate, the applicant's previous studies and/or resume of professional experience. Interested persons are advised to consult in advance with the director of the Program.

Office of Graduate Studies: www.gradschool.umd.edu/
Graduate Catalog: www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog/