PS Personal Statement: A two-page personal statement (approximately 500 words) outlining your background, research interests (including possible faculty research advisors), goals, and reasons for applying to our graduate program. GPA Applicants should have a grade point average equivalent to 3.2 or better on a 4-point scale in their Bachelor or Master degree courses. Fee Application fees are $55 for Domestic applicants, and $65 for International applicants on a visa or in need of a visa. Past deadline applications are subject to an additional $30 fee. RL The Physics & Astronomy Department requires at least three letters of personal reference from course instructors, research supervisors, or employers who are familiar with your abilities and performance. The reference should use Recommendation Form #1 in ApplyYourself. Transcript Transcripts: Official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent directly by the institution. The transcripts may also be included with the other application materials if they are in a sealed envelope. For foreign institutions, include official transcripts in the original language and official English translations if the original language is not English.