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APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION

Prospective students should file an on-line application for graduate admission with the chair of the department concerned. Letters of recommendation, official undergraduate and graduate  transcripts, and other supporting documents as requested by the department should be submitted in a timely matter and sent directly to the department. 

Some departments require the submission of Graduate Record Examination scores as part of the application process.   Specific language preparation is usually required as either part of the application or as part of the program of study. Departmental statements regarding mastery of the English language may be found in the section on courses of instruction.

Visit the individual graduate departments for more detailed information regarding the application process.

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE ON-LINE GRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION

It will take 25-30 minutes to complete the on-line application for graduate admission.  Be sure to have the following information available to complete the on-line admission application.

  • Personal Information

o  Social Security Number, if applicable

o  E-Mail Address

o  Permanent and Mailing Addresses

o  Telephone Numbers

  • Program/Department of Interest and Fields of Interest
  • Prior Education

o  Schools, universities, colleges, including addresses

o  Dates of attendance

o Degree(s), if applicable

  • GRE, TOEFL  and Other Appropriate Test Scores
  • Names of recommenders
  • Honors/Awards
  • Publications/Presentations
  • Work Experience

As you navigate through the on-line admission application, be sure to fill in all required information.  When you come to the end of the on-line application, you will have an opportunity to review all of your answers before you submit.

If all is correct, please be sure to click the submit button.  Once you have submitted the application on-line, you will receive an acknowledgement email with further instructions.

Please note your admission application is not complete until you send the supplemental materials to the academic department. Please view the department's website for more information on all required materials.