Graduate Student Requirements for Admission
You must meet the Graduate School standards and your program-specific requirements to be admitted.
Admission decisions are based on the entire application package—for example, strong letters of recommendation may compensate for low test scores.
Graduate School Requirements
International Students
Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
Minimum grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
2.75 for a master’s degree
3.0 for a doctoral degree
Online application
Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted.
Tips for Getting Your Transcripts
Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
Official TOEFL or IELTS test scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country*
Minimum scores
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums
*English-Speaking Countries Exempt from Testing
Your resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application)
After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!
Application Fee
$60 for all domestic/resident alien applicants
$95 for all international students
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.