PS A 1 page statement of purpose indicating areas of interest and reasons for desiring to pursue a graduate degree in rural sociology. [1" margins, 11 or 12 point font.] Fee A $65 nonrefundable application fee is required for degree admission and postbaccalaureate (including graduate) credit certificate programs. A $30 nonrefundable application fee is required for nondegree admission. RL Three recommendations that include a ratings form and a space for extensive comments from your recommender. Transcript You must submit (scan/upload) copies of official transcripts/documents (for institutions outside the U.S. documents may include marksheets, record of courses, degree/study certificate, original diploma, etc) from all post-secondary institutions attended and official English translation (if the language of instruction is not English). If admission is offered and accepted, then you will need to submit the official transcripts (or international equivalent as stated above) directly to the Graduate School.