Regulations and policies of the Graduate School of the University of Connecticut govern admission to the program.
These regulations require:
- An earned baccalaureate degree
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses of record. Alternatively,
a student may present a grade point average greater than 3.0 for the
last two years of undergraduate study coupled with other evidence of
competence and accomplishment. Under exceptional circumstances, a student
may present an exceptionally strong grade point average for the most
recent year's study, along with compelling evidence of potential for
success.
- A personal statement from the applicant addressing his or her reasons
for applying and his or her plans for the future.
- Three letters of reference from faculty or others who can address
the candidate's potential for success in the graduate program.
- If not a native speaker of English, a TOEFL score of 550 or better.
In addition to Graduate School requirements, the following additional criteria may be used to evaluate students:
- Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical GRE Scores.
- Evidence of demonstrated competence in the discipline, including
but not limited to undergraduate research experience or field experience,
or employment history.
- Personal interview by a potential graduate advisor, whenever possible.
Students interested in applying to this program may obtain forms on-line from the University's website.
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