ONLINE APPLICATION FOR THE 2008 SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR DIVERSITY IN PHILOSOPHY
July 27 - August 3, 2008

Please note: This online application must be completed in full and submitted no later than May 2, 2008.

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name:
Current College:

COLLEGE ADDRESS:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
College Telephone (w/ area code):

HOME ADDRESS: (Home address and phone number must be completed)
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Telephone (w/ area code):
 
 
E-Mail Address:
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth [mm/dd/yy]:
Sex: Male    Female
Student ID #:

Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen
Resident
Other {If applicable, provide a photocopy of INS}

Ethnic Heritage [Check all that apply]:
African-American
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian {please specify below}
Latino {Mexican American, Puerto Rican, other}
Other {please specify}
Are you a disabled student? No    Yes

If yes, please describe your disability and note any necessary accommodations you require:

II. EDUCATION INFORMATION
Present College:
Previous College (if applicable):
Completion Date of Sophomore Year:
Projected Graduation Date:
Current Major/Field of Concentration:
Current Cumulative GPA:
Number of Credits Earned Towards Graduation (including those you expect to earn this term):
List any honors, awards, recognition, received while in college:
List any significant activities or experiences while in college:
Explain why your background and experiences will help foster greater diversity in philosophy as a discipline:
List all courses taken in Philosophy with grades achieved. (For courses you are now taking, estimate your grade):

III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS
The following four (4) items should be sent directly to:
Mercedes Diaz
2008 Summer Institute for Diversity in Philosophy
Philosophy Department
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
26 Nichol Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2882
  1. Recommendations: Two (2) letters of recommendation, at least one (1) of which should be from a University faculty member. The recommendations should be from people who know you well and can discuss your strengths and potential. Please use either a Faculty Recommendation form (MS Word | PDF) or a Personal Recommendation form (MS Word | PDF) for each recommendation. In the space below, please list name, title, department or address, and telephone number of each reference source.
    1. Name:
    Department:
    Address:
    Phone Number:
    2. Name:
    Department:
    Address:
    Phone Number:

  2. Essay: Write a brief essay (maximum of 300 words) on your academic, professional, and personal goals.

  3. Writing Sample: Submit a sample of your written work (typically a paper you wrote for a class).

  4. Transcript: Enclose one copy of your most recent transcript.
My submission of this online form indicates that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given on this application is true, complete, and accurate.
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