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Historic Preservation + History (HIHP)

Home Graduate Programs Historic Preservation + History (HIHP)

This program allows students to earn both a Masters of Historic Preservation and Masters of Arts in History in as few as seven semesters.

To see course requirements and learn more about coursework for this degree, consult the HIHP section of the Graduate School Academic Catalog. 

Admissions

Application Requirements

Fee

A non-refundable $80 fee is required for each program application. Payment of your application fee must be made on-line in order for your application to be submitted. Your application will not be processed until you pay your application fee and it is authorized.

Transcripts

Applicants must request transcripts be forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office from each institution where undergraduate or prior graduate work was undertaken. Sealed envelopes of transcripts that meet the requirements below must be submitted; copies will not suffice. Transcripts of course work and degrees from the University of Maryland need not be submitted.

Transcripts must bear the signature of the registrar and the seal of the granting institution and should include the years of attendance, courses taken, grades received, class standing and any degree, certificate, or diploma received. If you anticipate a serious delay in official transcripts arriving, you may submit unofficial copies to the School (see submission addresses below) for review purposes only. Official admission (and registration for classes) cannot occur until all official transcripts have been received by the Graduate Admissions Office.

Letters of Recommendation

Three recommendations are required from professors or others who can assess the quality of the applicant’s potential to succeed in the graduate program they have selected.

The online application provides an electronic recommendation form, which in most cases facilitates submission and receipt. Applicants can also download the Recommendation Letter Forms and add the applicant’s full name, so that the Graduate School can attach the recommendation letter upon receipt. All recommendations must be submitted directly to the Graduate School by the person providing the recommendation (online or in a sealed envelope).

Statement of Goals, Experiences and Research Interests 

(1000-2000 words)

All programs require applicants to prepare a statement of their goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study. This should be submitted using the ASF online.

Resume

All programs require applicants to provide an up-to-date resume via the online application.

GRE

GRE score is only required for the HIHP and MBRE dual degrees. Scores are to be sent directly to the University by the testing Authority. The code for the GRE is 5814.

For more information visit: www.ets.org/gre.html

Deadline

The deadline for Fall 2026 applications is January 6, 2026 (domestic and international applicants). 

Apply

Apply through the graduate application website. Use application code HIHP.

School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742
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