TOEFL International applicants must submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores in order for the Graduate School to release their application to the department. Minimum scores for both the MS degree and Ph.D. degree are: paper-based >500, computer-based >213 and internet-based >80. GRE Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for both domestic and international students.(Exceptions are if you received your undergraduate degree from UConn and then we will require a letter stating you would like to have your application reviewed without GRE scores.) Minimum scores for the MS degree are: Verbal >150, Quantitative >155 and Writing > 4.5 and minimum scores for the Ph.D. degree are: Verbal >153, Quantitative >159 and Writing > 5.0.

PS A personal statement is also required.This should explain the reason why you want to go to graduate school and what area of concentration you are interested in. GPA You must submit all applicable, official transcripts (undergraduate & graduate). Your transcript(s) must meet 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 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 Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably from faculty with whom the candidate has worked with or taken course(s). There is no specific form for the letters of recommendation. Letters are uploaded directly by the referees as part of the online application. Transcript Applicants must submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes covering all previous undergraduate and/or graduate work as described in the online application.