The Physics Graduate Program

Your application for admission to the Physics Graduate Program at Wesleyan University will be initiated with this online admissions application. In order for your application to be complete, we must also receive the following supporting information:

1. Offical transcripts for undergraduate and any graduate studies
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Statement of Purpose (Personal statement essay which can be uploaded along with the online application)
4. GRE Scores (Physics scores encouraged but not required)  
    **For GRE score reporting, Wesleyan's Institutional Code is 3959. Physics Department Code is 0808.
5. TOEFL scores (for international students)
    **For non-native English speakers, we expect a minimum TOEFL score of: 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based). Other evidence of English fluency can be considered, but submission of             official TOEFL scores is encouraged.  

Applicant is responsible for ensuring that these materials be sent to:

Administrative Assistant, Physics Department
Wesleyan University
Exley Science Tower
265 Church Street
Middletown, CT 06457

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis beginning mid-January. Deadline to apply is January 31st. 

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE ONLINE GRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION:

The online application process will take approximately 25-30 minutes. It is recommended that applicatns download the PDF of the admissions application and review the information needed before beginning the process. Once you are ready to complete the online application, be sure to have the following information available:

Personal Information

  • Social Security Number, if applicable
  • Email address
  • Permanent Mailing Address
  • Current Mailing Address
  • Telephone Number
Program/Department of Interest
Fields of Interest

Prior Education
  • Schools, Universities, Colleges (including addresses)
  • Dates of Attendance
  • Degree(s), if applicable

GRE and other test scores (TOEFL, if applicable)

Recommenders' names, titles, and addresses

Honors/Awards

Publications/Presentations

Work Experience 

As you complete the online application, be sure to fill out each field before proceeding to the next screen. At the end of the process you will have an opportunity to review all of your information 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. 

Click here to GO TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION