Prepare your required materials. Details can be found on the Graduate
Division website
GRE Scores
- All three sections of the GRE General Test are required. Take the
exam between July 2013 - December 2017. Send scores electronically to
Institution Code 4833.
Proof of English
Proficiency - If your previous degree is from a non-English speaking
university, then you need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Send scores
electronically to Institution Code 4833.
Statement of
Purpose - Why are you applying for this program? What will you do
during this degree program? What do you want to do after and how will this help
you? Further tips
Personal History
Statement - What from your past made you decide to go into this field?
And how will your personal history help you succeed in this program and your
future goals?
3 Letters of
Recommendation - Mixture of academic and industry letters is ideal.
They should include details about your goals, accomplishments, technical and
leadership skills, academic work, etc. We suggest to give your recommenders a
few weeks to write your letters and upload them as PDFs through the link
(provided from your online application).
Unofficial
Transcripts - Please do not mail transcripts. Simply
upload unofficial transcripts as PDFs through the online application.
Transcripts not in English or Spanish must be translated prior to uploading to
the application.
GPA - If
you attended a university outside of the USA, please leave the GPA section
blank.
Complete the online application
Start your application and fill in each relevant page.
Upload the materials above, and send the recommender links several weeks
prior to the application deadline to give your recommenders time to submit their
letters by the deadline.
Enter your exam scores into the application. It is fine for us to receive
your official score reports electronically after the deadline as long as we have
your scores in the application.
Pay the application fee (waivers available).
Submit your online application before the deadline on January 6 .