Applying for a PhD

Since some of our MA students go on to PhD programs, below you will find resources for students interested in applying to PhD programs.

PhD Application Workshop Series

This page describes the workshop series that the UNC Charlotte Philosophy Department and Women’s and Gender Studies Program offer to interested graduate students, undergraduate students, and recent graduates to discuss the process of applying to PhD programs.

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

The purpose of this page is to offer more detail about letters of reference.

Basics of the PhD Application

This is a resource guide that offers information about the basic components of a PhD Application, including information regarding the CV, application fees, the statement of purpose, and the writing sample.