TOEFL If you submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you need a minimum overall score of 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or 80 for the Internet-based test. If you submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you need an average overall band score of at least 6.5. Only the scores from the Academic Module, not the General Training Module, are applicable. IELTS If you submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you need a minimum overall score of 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or 80 for the Internet-based test. If you submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you need an average overall band score of at least 6.5. Only the scores from the Academic Module, not the General Training Module, are applicable. GRE Note that applicants who seek Departmental assistantship funding are also required to submit scores from the GRE General Test.

PS A personal statement of purpose is required. GPA A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or A grade point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate year (3.5 or better) Graduate work with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better (even if undergraduate grade-point average meets the above criteria) Fee Complete and submit your online application. You will be asked to provide a valid credit card for payment of the application fee ($75) when you submit your application. RL Three letters of recommendation are required. Transcript Official transcripts covering all of your previous academic work (both undergraduate and graduate). It must meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or A grade point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate year (3.5 or better) Graduate work with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better (even if undergraduate grade-point average meets the above criteria)