Graduate Study: How to Apply

Debbie Forman, Admissions Coordinator
1. Submit an application form, either:

  • by internet (if you pay the fee by credit card), or
  • by mail (if you pay the fee by check or money order)

If you have a question, contact our Department's Admissions Coordinator, Ms. Deborah Foreman.


2. Either arrange to have sent, or send with your application, the following:

    To the Office of Admissions To the Department
GRE general test score

Applicants should take the GRE revised General Test.		 Required Official copy Copy
GRE advanced subject test score Recommended Official copy Copy
Transcripts from all institutions attended after high school Required Official copy Official copy
3 letters of recommendation
Use our department's recommendation form		 Required   Original letters
Application for Graduate Awards Required   Application
TOEFL test score

Note: We accept the IELTS exam in lieu of the TOEFL.		 Required for international students only Official copy Copy showing Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Total Score

When to apply:

  Application Deadline Comment
Fall Admission January 15 This is the preferred time to apply.
Spring Admission October 1 TA stipends are usually not available for Spring Admission.