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Master's Admissions

  • Transcripts
  • TOEFL/IETLS Scores (international applicants)
  • Resume/CV  (including any relevant research experience, publications, presentations, and/or posters)
  • Awards/Honors
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Enriching the Learning Community (Optional)
  • Application Fee ($125)

PhD Admissions

  • Transcripts
  • TOEFL/IETLS Scores (international applicants)
  • Resume/CV  (including any relevant research experience, publications, presentations, and/or posters)
  • Awards/Honors
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Enriching the Learning Community (Optional)
  • Identify four Faculty of Interest
  • Application Fee ($125)

Other Application Information

  • MSE Admissions does not process or review eligibility for Application Fee Waivers.
  • Please review eligibility and how to apply for a fee waiver here.
  • Mid-September: Application Opens
  • December 2, 2025: PhD Application Deadline
  • January 15, 2026:  MS Application Deadline
  • January 31, 2026: PhD Decisions will be released by this date
  • February 26-28. 2026: PhD Visit Days
  • Early March: MS Decisions will be released by this date
  • Mid to Late March 2026: MS Virtual “Visit Day”
  • April 15, 2026: Decision Deadline for Admitted Students