Requirements for Admission to the Program:
All applicants to the master's program are required to meet a 2.5 overall grade point average or a 2.75 grade point average in their last two undergraduate years. A 2.5 grade point average is also required for admission to the certification program. Students who do not academically qualify for admission to the master's program may wish to consider applying for "non degree admission." If they achieve a B average in the first ten hours of graduate work, their subsequent application for admission to the master's program will, under most circumstances, be approved. Applicants should submit transcripts of all college level work and three letters of recommendation to the director of the historic preservation program. Separate application with transcripts should also be made to the graduate school. Other admission requirements include demonstrated maturity of purpose and academic and/or professional achievement. Because students entering the program can be anticipated to come from a variety of academic and experiential backgrounds, highly individualized advising will be provided by core faculty to insure the most relevant program direction for each participant.

Average Number of Students Admitted Per Year:
Admission to the master's program is limited to twenty to twenty-five students per year. An attempt is made to balance entries between concentration areas. Because some students elect a non-concentration course of study and others do not select their concentration immediately, the program director exercises flexibility in the selection process while at the same time attempting to achieve balance in student interests. There is no enrollment limitation on students pursuing the non-degree certification curriculum.

In order to apply, two applications need to be completed: the Historic Preservation Program Application and the University Application.  To receive these applications, in addition to a program guide and information about financial assistance, please call Dr. Ted Ligibel at 734-487-0232 or email at tligibel@emich.edu.