Eligibility Criteria
Standard admission to the Ph.D. program requires the successful completion of either a strong undergraduate program in Classics (with at least an A- average in the final year) or a strong M.A. program in Classics (at least a B+ average with at least one A-), with the equivalent of at least four years of training in each of Latin and Greek and a broad preparation in the reading of ancient texts in the original languages.
Candidates may also be admitted to the Ph.D. with advanced standing if they have completed the revised M.A. program at the University of Toronto (having graduated in the year 2000 or later) with grades of at least B+ in all components and a grade of at least A- on the special essay. Applicants must have reading knowledge of one of the modern languages required for the Ph.D. Candidates admitted under standard conditions as described in 1 above must, satisfactorily complete required courses (GRK 1000H, GRK 2000H, GRK 2100H and LAT 1000H, LAT 2000H, LAT 2100H), pass all components of the M.A. examination cycle with grades of at least B+, and earn a grade of at least A- on the special essay. For doctoral students this examination cycle and the special essay are referred to as the qualifying examinations and qualifying essay. Doctoral candidates who complete the qualifying examinations and essay at a lower standard which nevertheless satisfies the M.A. requirement will be granted the M.A. but may be required to withdraw from the doctoral program or to retake examinations.
Candidates admitted with advanced standing as described in 2 above are exempt from the qualifying examinations and qualifying essay.