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FAQs

GENERAL

  • What is your department's philosophy?
  • How long does it take to get a Ph.D. in Sociology?
  • What are the requirements for the Ph.D. degree?
  • What are the different subfields within the graduate program in Sociology?
  • How is your placement record?
  • What is the teaching requirement in your Department?
  • Can I apply to enroll in a Master's program in Sociology?

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

  • What is the annual cost of attending your program?
  • What type of financial support do you offer?
  • Do you offer support for the summer months?
  • Is there support available for fieldwork or professional conferences?

RESEARCH

  • What are the Sociology Department's research areas?

PREPARING FOR ADMISSION

  • When is the application deadline?
  • I have taken the GRE more than once. Which score will be considered for my application?
  • Will you accept my GMAT score?
  • I am an international student currently enrolled in a degree program in the U.S. Do I need to submit a TOEFL score?
  • Do you have a minimum GRE score?
  • Do I have to submit GRE scores if I already have a Master's degree?
  • Is there a department code for ETS to use in order to send in my scores?
  • Can letters of recommendation and official transcripts arrive after the application deadline?
  • If I have prior graduate work, can it be transferred to the Ph.D. program?
  • What is the admissions committee's expectations of prospective students?

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  • How do I apply?
  • Is there an application fee? If so, can I apply for a fee waiver?
  • Can I apply for winter, spring, or summer quarter admission?
  • Do I have to submit

CONTACTS

  • Can I contact the admissions committee to inquire about my preparation in advance of my application?
  • Should I contact Stanford faculty to discuss my interest in the program?
  • Will I have a chance to talk with someone before I decide to accept an offer of admission?

OTHER

  • When are qualifying exams given?
  • What do most Sociology graduate students do durring their first summer?
  • Can I take courses in other departments or schools at Stanford to fulfill program requirements?