Diploma in Liberal Studies
Admissions

Diploma in Liberal Studies admissions process consists of a thorough application packet and an interview with the academic director. The following list provides an overview of the materials needed to apply for the DLS program:

  • A 3.5 GPA in successfully-concluded postgraduate degree work from the Rice MLS program; or a liberal art/liberal studies graduate degree program at an Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP) member institution, or other post-graduate degrees that are considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Completed admission application
  • Application fee ($85)
  • Current resume
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Two references who will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Proposal for DLS study
  • Writing samples

Once you submit your application, you will be invited for an admissions interview. To access this information in a printable format, please download the DLS Application Instructions here.

The Diploma in Liberal Studies Program admits students for the Fall admission cycle only. The application deadline is May 15.


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Offered for the first time in 2017, the Diploma in Liberal Studies (DLS) complements and extends the educational goals of the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) program.

Diploma in Liberal Studies

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Email: mls@rice.edu

 

Assistant Director
Kim Raptis
713-348-6118
kim.raptis@rice.edu

 

Director
Rebecca Sharp
713-348-4767
rksharp@rice.edu

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

Graduate Liberal Studies Program
Rice University
Anderson-Clarke Center
Third Floor
Houston, TX 77005

MAILING ADDRESS

Graduate Liberal Studies Program
Rice University
Mail Stop 550
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892

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