Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Assistantship in Gender and Women’s Studies

Application Form 2012

Instructions

A complete application consists of:

  1. Personal Information Sheet
  2. Essay
  3. Letter of Recommendation
  4. Copies of Application Materials submitted to the Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with applicant's signature.
  5. Self-Addressed, Stamped Reply Card

Fill out application materials completely and mail them to Gender and Women’s Studies Program, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085.

Deadline: March 2, 2012

I. Personal Information Sheet

Name: ______Social Security Number: ______

Mailing Address: ______

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Phone: ______Email: ______

Citizenship: US: ______Other: ______Visa Type: ______

Undergraduate Institution and Department/Program: ______

Degree and Date Received: ______

Honors or Awards received: ______

Relevant experience/volunteer service: ______

Please provide the name and institutional affiliation of the individual you have asked to submit a letter of reference: ______

Please list the materials you submitted for your application to the Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Department/Program: ______

Materials Submitted: ______

The information I have presented here is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signature______Date______

Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Assistantship in Gender and Women’s Studies

Application Form 2012

II. Essay

The Gender and Women’s Studies Program at Villanova University invites you to discuss the intellectual, spiritual, social and political dimensions of your commitment to Gender and Women’s Studies. How does your proposed course of study engage Gender and Women’s Studies? How do you envision an ongoing involvement in the Gender and Women’s Studies community and how is that related to your personal and professional goals?

The essay should be single spaced, typed, and one page (about 500 words) in length.

Villanova University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Assistantship in Gender and Women’s Studies

Application Form 2012

III. Letter of Recommendation

Please type or print.

Name of applicant: ______

Waiver

Applicant: please check and sign below before you give this form to your recommender.

_____ I waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation

_____ I do not waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation

Signature______Date______

Recommender: In what capacity have you known the applicant?______How long? ______

Please offer your candid appraisal of the applicant’s ability to carry out graduate study, his or her interest in and commitment to Gender and Women’s Studies, and his or her personal qualities. You may use the space provided on this form or attach a letter to it. Please note: the application deadline is March 2, 2012.

Name______Title______

Signature______Date______

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