Requirements

• Online Application & Deadlines

  Please complete the online application by clicking here.

  Fall admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is August 2nd. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

  Spring admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Spring admission is January 2nd. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

• Application Fee

  An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

• Statement of Purpose

  The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet. This letter needs to reflect who you are, and the letter should detail why you are pursuing this degree, and why you want to earn this degree from our program at the University of Miami.

  It is very important to ensure it is grammatically correct and as detailed as possible. The statement of purpose should be no more than two pages in length.

• Letters of Recommendation

  Three letters of recommendation must be provided. The letters of recommendation should come from references who are familiar with the applicant's educational and/or professional abilities.

• Official Transcripts

  You must provide official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.

  *Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation.

• Grade Point Average (GPA)

  A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• International Students

  International students interested in applying to the MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice program should visit our International Students page for additional admissions requirements.

All documents being sent via a special courier service (UPS, FedEx, etc.) should be sent to the following address:

All documents being sent electronically should be sent to CRIMadmissions@miami.edu.