Application Process for Knowledge River & SIRLS
SUMMARY OF PROCESS
1.   Apply to SIRLS and the Graduate College (see below)
2.   Apply for Knowledge River by completing the financial aid application and completing the Knowledge River essay (see below)
DETAILS
1.  Apply to SIRLS (and the Graduate College) following the instructions below. These instructions are also on the SIRLS homepage (Programs/admission/admission to the master’s program)

Admission to the SIRLS Master’s Program

Admission to the SIRLS master’s degree program is granted by the director of SIRLS, upon recommendation of the SIRLS Admissions Committee, and the Graduate College. To be admitted, students must meet the requirements of both the Graduate College and SIRLS. In addition, they must submit separate applications to the Graduate College and to SIRLS. (See the Application Process below.)

Requirements

Students admitted under regular status must meet the requirements of the Graduate School and of SIRLS.
Graduate School Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona (Graduate College and SIRLS requirement)
• A grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher (Graduate College and SIRLS requirement)

Students will not be allowed to register for classes until they have met the university's immunization requirements. For more information, see the Campus Health Service's immunization requirements.
SIRLS Requirements

• SIRLS requires competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Test scores must be no older than five years. Students with an advanced graduate degree, such as a master’s or doctoral degree, do not need to provide GRE scores.

GRE scores are one of numerous indicators that the admissions committee looks at in order to assess ability to succeed in graduate school.

Application Process

Applicants must apply to the Graduate College and to SIRLS, in two separate application processes.
A completed application to the Graduate College must include:

• An online completed application for admission to the Graduate College - SIRLS only admits students in Winter (part of SPRING) and Summer. Please mark the Graduate College application appropriately.
• A $50 application fee via a credit card online.
• No transcripts are to be sent to the Graduate College.
• Domestic applicants must also complete a domicile affidavit form if they wish to have in-state (Arizona) status. Mail or FAX the form directly to the Residency Classification Office. All students are considered out-of-state residents until domicile affidavits are processed.
• All students should review the information about Proposition 300. This is the students' responsibility.
• International applicants must complete a financial guarantee form (Graduate College website) and submit TOEFL scores.
• An immunization form (pdf) to be sent directly to Campus Health.

A completed application to SIRLS, sent directly to SIRLS, must include the following elements:

• SIRLS application form
• If applicable, the SIRLS financial aid form with narrative Statement of Financial Need attached. Refer to the discussion of financial aid for complete information and the correct application to download.
• Graduate Record Examination scores. Scores submitted electronically to UA take a considerable to be posted. Please also send a copy of your paper report when received. GRE scores are waived for applicants who already have an advanced graduate degree, such as a master’s or doctoral degree.
• Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities and/or professional potential. The authors should address the student's ability to complete a graduate program and their interest and commitment to the library and information profession. The letters should be on letterhead, dated (no more than one year old), and in sealed envelopes from the author. There is no form for these letters. A recommendation letter may be mailed directly to SIRLS from the author or may be submitted by the applicant in a sealed envelope.
• A written statement of introduction and why interested in the program
• TWO official transcripts from EACH college or university attended in sealed envelopes.
• A resume or curriculum vitae

Provisional Admission
Students who do not meet the stated requirements of the Graduate School and SIRLS will be considered as candidates for provisional admission. Provisional admission requires concurrence from both SIRLS and the Graduate College. Decisions for provisional admission are based on strong indicators of potential success in a graduate program and in the profession present in the applicant’s file. More information on provisional admission is available on the advising website.
2.   Apply for Knowledge River
Complete the process for applying to be a Knowledge River Scholar by

• Include in your SIRLS application a written statement expressing why you want to become an information professional, how you envision Knowledge River supporting your career goals, and how you think libraries and information services can better serve Hispanic and/or Native American communities. This statement should be approximately two typed pages, double-spaced.
  This statement is specific to the Knowledge River application, and replaces the SIRLS application statement. A SIRLS application package lacking a statement in the above format is NOT a Knowledge River scholar application!
• Fill out the financial aid application and indicate that you are applying to be a Knowledge River Scholar
• Include a resume.

Send completed SIRLS materials and Knowledge River materials to SIRLS
School of Information Resources & Library Science
Attention: Knowledge River Scholar program
University of Arizona
1515 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719

Applications are considered by SIRLS when all the above elements are received. An application will not be processed by SIRLS until all required information is received.

We know the application process to SIRLS and to Knowledge River is complex. Don’t hesitate to call or email us with questions.
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The University of Arizona
The School of Information Resources and Library Science, 1515 E. First Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719;  520-621-3565; sirls@email.arizona.edu

Knowledge River
1515 East First Street Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-621-3958
Email:kriver@mail.sbs.arizona.edu

Jana Bradley , Interim Knowledge River Director
Phone: (520) 621-3958 or 520-621-5217; E-mail: janabrad@email.arizona.edu

Tom Wilding , SIRLS Academic Advising Coordinator
Phone: (520) 621-3565; E-mail: wilding@email.arizona.edu