Listserv and Admission Requirements

Although I have covered both the listserv and the requirements in earlier posts, I thought I would do so again to keep them near the top of the blog entries.

LISTSERV INFORMATION:
(1) For the To line, type LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SC.EDU
(2) Leave the Subject line blank
(3) In the body, type SUBSCRIBE COHORT2008 yourfirstname yourlastname.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:
Admissions Requirements for the MLIS Program include the following:

1. A completed USC Graduate School Admissions Information Form and a non-refundable $40.00 application fee. This application may be completed by paper or electronically. Go to the home page of the Graduate School and click on "Apply Now" or go directly to the Application.
The Graduate School does not begin a file on you until you pay the $40.00 fee to show that you are serious!

2. An official transcript showing possession of a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. The undergraduate record should show promise for graduate study with a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

3. Official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended.

4. Two letters of reference from persons who can comment directly on the applicant's professional and academic capabilities and potential. For example, college instructors could comment on an applicant's previous academic performance in relation to potential for graduate study; a supervisor/administrator could address job performance and potential for advancement. Letters which speak only of the applicant's personal attributes will not be accepted. Letters from friends and relatives are not acceptable.

5. The School of Library and Information Science requires one of the following:
a. Official score reports showing at least 950 on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE with a minimum score of at least 500 on the verbal portion OR
b. Official score reports for test showing at least 410 on the Miller Analogies Test.
c.(International students whose native language is not English must also submit an official report showing a minimum score of 570 [230 computer-based total] on the TOEFL exam.)

6. The School of Library and Information Science Supplemental Information Form, which includes a statement of purpose. Download the Supplemental Information Form which is completed along with the Graduate School electronic application. When you write your statement of purpose, please, please include all of the required parts!

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/program/degrees.htm#mlisadmit

Have You Heard?

The University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science has been in Virginia and West Virginia for several years now. Ask around and you will find and can talk with our happy MLIS ALA-approved graduates from previous cohorts.

AND we presently have another cohort underway. It is not too late to become part of the program.

How does the cohort work?
All classes are online.
Virginia and West Virginia students never have to come to the SC campus.
Virginia and West Virginia students never have to have onsites with their classes. (If a class and an instructor were to decide to have one, that would not be a problem.)

INSTATE TUITION IS OFFERED.

There are 4 onsites throughout the entire program: (1) orientation (2) e-portfolio workshop (3) internship workshop (4) in-state graduation celebration to be held in Waynesboro, VA.

Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro, VA is the location of the onsites so that no one has more than a 4-hour drive.
The onsites are one-day, 10 AM - 4 PM events.

How can you find out more?
Ø Go to the SLIS webpage, For Future Students: www.libsci.sc.edu.

Ø Join our listserv: To: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SC.EDU
Subject: Leave it blank.
Body of message: SUBSCRIBE COHORT2008 firstname lastname

Ø Contact Dr. Virginia Wallace at wallybug@bellsouth.net.


IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? WE BELIEVE SO.
WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR FRIENDS.
THE SLIS MLIS IS USER FRIENDLY WITH INSTRUCTORS WHO LOVE WHAT THEY TEACH AND WANT YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL!

Don’t delay. To begin classes in Spring ‘09, you need to complete an admissions packet ASAP! The timeline works like this: (1) Online application with $40 online fee and other admission materials should be in by November 1. Getting transcripts and recommendations and taking either the GRE or MAT take time!(2) The Spring ‘09 orientation will be in Waynesboro on Saturday, December 6.
(3) Spring ‘09 classes begin in January ‘09.

Exciting things are happening at SLIS. Become part of a dynamic, ALA-approved Masters program. You won’t regret it. Since we are in the “Information Age,” those who can organize, locate, access, store, and research information are in demand. The jobs are waiting for qualified professionals.