What are the minimum requirements for admission to Graduate School?
Admission decisions are made by the Graduate School based on a composite of qualitative and quantitative information, including the applicant’s statement of purpose and letters of recommendation, the academic standing of the programs in which the applicant has studied, relevant professional activities and achievements, admissions test scores, previous grades, and the recommendation of the faculty in the area to which the applicant is seeking admission. Each application is considered in the context of other applications to the same area, with due consideration given to the availability of space in the program, the need to maintain a pool of students of superior potential, and the diversity goals of the program. A department may set higher admission standards for doctoral students. Not every student whose credentials meet stated quantitative standards is admitted.
