TOEFL International students applying from countries where English is not the native language are required to provide scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL requirement will be waived for international students who have received an undergraduate degree from a U.S. degree-granting university or institution. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS Test scores from IELTS are also accepted. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. This requirement is waived for students who have received undergraduate degrees from an English-language institution located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. GRE Taking the GRE (within five years of application) is required.

GPA This includes having at least 12 semester hours of advanced study in the chosen field, a 3.0 overall grade-point average, and a satisfactory score on the GRE. Fee A $75 application fee is collected online. RL Submit three letters of recommendation online. Select respondents who can attest to your academic ability. Transcript Unofficial transcripts are accepted during the application phase. Upon admission, send official transcripts, certified and translated if from a foreign institution, directly from each school of higher education you have attended. When sending an electronic transcript, please note that SMU will only accept electronic transcripts sent from the transferable institution via a secure means (e.g., Scrip-Safe, NSC). We will not accept Unofficial transcripts are accepted during the application phase. Upon admission, send official transcripts, certified and translated if from a foreign institution, directly from each school of higher education you have attended. When sending an electronic transcript, please note that SMU will only accept electronic transcripts sent from the transferable institution via a secure means (e.g., Scrip-Safe, NSC). We will not accept electronic transcripts sent by students. Send electronic transcripts to gradappmaterials@smu.edu. For physical mail, please find our mailing address here.electronic transcripts sent by students. Send electronic transcripts to gradappmaterials@smu.edu. For physical mail, please find our mailing address here: