TOEFL You may be required to submit evidence of your proficiency in the English language if you are not a native speaker by taking the TOEFL. The minimum scores for acceptance are 1) a score of 79 (electronic test) or 550 (paper based)  IELTS A score of 6.5 on the IELTS test or 3) a score of 53 on the PTE test GRE Scores from the Graduate Record of Examination (GRE) are required. The GRE is one component of the application packet and will be evaluated with the rest of the documents. 

PS The personal statement should contain the following information: 1) Reasons why applicant is interested in obtaining a graduate degree in Nutrition; 2) Specific areas of research interests 3) Basis for choosing UConn to achieve their goals. The statement should not be longer than 2 pages. 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 the 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 3 letters of recommendation are required. Transcript Upload into your application an unofficial transcript from the school where you received your bachelor’s degree and any courses taken beyond that degree, regardless of whether or not a degree was received. You can upload your unofficial transcripts using the “Upload All Documents here” link on the online application. (International students see below for more specific requirements).The most common reason for delayed consideration of graduate school applications is missing transcripts. Be sure to include all transcripts with your admissions materials; failure to provide transcripts from all educational institutions, regardless of whether or not a degree was received, may be grounds for cancellation of admission. AFTER you complete your application, request official transcripts from each college or university that you have attended. Official transcripts are issued by the college/university attended and bear the impressed or colored seal of that institution. Do not open the sealed transcripts you send to us.Unofficial, scanned, faxed, or notarized copies will not be accepted as official transcripts.If your University sends official transcripts electronically, they should be sent directly to the following email address only: GradAdmissions@uconn.edu (Do NOT send them to the BiomedSci email address)Transcripts become the property of the University. Official transcripts/degree certificates only should be sent directly to the main campus at Storrs: The Whetten Graduate Center Second Floor University of Connecticut 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1152 Storrs, CT 06269-1152 If you are selected for admission, all official transcripts, mark sheets, or degree certificates/diplomas (international) are required to finalize your admission to the program.