TOEFL The current computer- and paper-based versions of the TOEFL test will be given until the iBT version is implemented in a particular location. Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45). IELTS TOEFL or IELTS test scores must be no older than two years (24 months) prior to the beginning of the requested entry term. GRE These documents are reviewed initially by the Graduate School and, when all records have been received, are forwarded to the College of Design for consideration by the PhD faculty. Students not meeting minimal thresholds, as published by the Graduate School, will be denied admission. Incomplete applications will not be acted upon with regard to admission.

PS Statement of Purpose (SoP) and Research Interest Area(s) The Statement of Purpose needs to include the followings: 1) your interest area(s) of research (refer to the webpage, https://design.ncsu.edu/academics/phd-design/research/interest-areas) indicated in the first line of your statement, 2) PhD faculty member(s) who you want to work with (refer to the webpage, https://design.ncsu.edu/academics/phd-in-design/faculty-staff), 3) and the purpose and plan of your study, including, but not limited to, reason of pursuing PhD degree at NC State, research background/experiences, research topics you are interested in, and career goals/vision. 详见 https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/phd-in-design/ GPA Academic Transcripts (both Undergraduate & Graduate): Minimum GPA of 3.0. Fee A fee of $75 for US applicants ($85 for international applicants) is due at the time of application. RL Letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation both confirm and support the student’s academic record and provide explanations when the record contains inconsistencies or represents an atypical background. Three letters are required. Transcript 1. Academic Transcripts (both Undergraduate & Graduate): Minimum GPA of 3.0. 2. GRE (for all applicants) and TOEFL scores (for international students only) These documents are reviewed initially by the Graduate School and, when all records have been received, are forwarded to the College of Design for consideration by the PhD faculty. Students not meeting minimal thresholds, as published by the Graduate School, will be denied admission. Incomplete applications will not be acted upon with regard to admission.