Students may be admitted directly into the major as first-year or transfer students when they apply for admission to the university. Students already on campus must apply to enter the major. Students from any major are welcome to apply at any time. Applicants must have a 3.000 GPA and provide a written statement of purpose. There are no prerequisite courses. Applications are available from the Journalism office or online at www.umass.edu/journalism/application-journalism-major.