2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Latin

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply
January 15, 2025
Admission Limited to
Fall, Winter, Spring
Exams & GRE Types
GRE: General
Letters of Recommendation
3, normally from previous instructors in Classics
UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements
See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.
Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and a writing sample (research paper). Applicants are expected to hold a UCLA B.A. degree or the equivalent degree from another university, preferably with a major in Classics, Greek or Latin, and a grade-point average of at least 3.0 in the major.
Program Name	Latin (Classics)
Leading to the degree of	M.A. Classics does not admit students whose final degree objective is the master's degree.
Major Code	0495
Address	100 Dodd Hall Box 951417 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1417
Phone	(310) 206-1590
Email	classics@humnet.ucla.edu
Website	www.classics.ucla.edu