Application Materials

In this section, you will find all the information you need to complete your online application.

A complete application includes:

We strongly recommend that you and your referees submit your application and reference letters well before the application deadline. Remember to review your online application, including uploaded materials (e.g., resume and statement of purpose), before submitting it. 

Please do not do not mail an official transcript or additional materials (e.g., publications, photographs, videos, or portfolios) as part of your application.

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to the PhD program, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

  1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or
  2. Completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. Please see the minimum international education requirements.

We do not require the following as part of admissions:

  • A minimum GPA (grade point average)
  • A minimum GMAT or GRE score
  • Particular fields of undergraduate/graduate study
  • A minimum level of work experience
  • MBA or other graduate degrees