TOEFL The Graduate School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based test. IELTS The Graduate School requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 5.0. GRE Although there is no firm minimum required score on the GRE, successful applicants typically have a score of 700 or higher on the QuantitativAe part of the GRE. Slightly lower scores may be accepted if the applicant is strong in other aspects (e.g., good course grades and/or strong research experience).

PS Personal statement of 2 to 3 pages describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee GPA A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career A 3.0 GPA during your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail") A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail") CV Résumé or curriculum vitae Fee Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable graduate degree program application fee. RL Two letters of recommendation Transcript Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended PhD: MS in engineering or related field is desirable, but does not preclude admission for exceptional applicants