Fila cerrada: Closed Ranks

"Fila cerrada: Closed Ranks."
J. Buscaglia

The Program

Entrance Requirements

  • BA degree (minimum GPA of 3.3)
  • Transcripts
  • Résumé and intellectual biography
  • Statement of purpose (English)
  • Writing sample (Spanish)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • An interview
  • Proof of native or near native proficiency in both Spanish and English

International students must also submit the following information:

  • TOEFL scores (213 CAT/550 paper score minimum) or IELTS (6.5 Overall Band score/6.0 individual band score minimum) *
  • International applicant financial form found here (not applicable to Cuban applicants).

*TOEFL or IELTS scores must be dated within two years of application to the program.  For more information about International Student Addmissions Policy click here .

To fill out an application, click here.

**All transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other hard-copy materials should be sent to the program office:

Caribbean Studies Program
University at Buffalo
906 Clemens Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-4600

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1ST
Fall Entry Only