TOEFL Applicants who do not speak English as their native language are required to supply scores on the TOEFL English language proficiency test. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. 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. IELTS Applicants who do not speak English as their native language are required to supply scores on the IELTS English competency test. 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.

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: