SESE Admissions Overview

 

Applications for fall are due by January 15th of the same year.

         Applications for spring are due by October 1^st of the previous year.

·         have a bachelor’s degree

·         have at least a 3.0 GPA

·         submit general GRE scores; exam must have been taken within last 5 years

·         submit scores for the physics GRE if applying to the astrophysics MS or PhD programs

·         demonstrate English proficiency via the TOEFL or IELTS, if necessary. More information regarding English proficiency and required scores can be found here. 

 

Most applicants will have a degree in an area related to the graduate degree they are seeking, although this is not a requirement. There is not a minimum score requirement for the GRE exams because scores are taken into consideration with the academic record and other materials as a whole. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.

 

All application materials are submitted online via the Graduate College electronic application. The application consists of two categories of materials: those required by the Graduate College and those required by SESE. The application will provide instructions regarding the required materials which include:

·         basic application and fee

·         personal statement/letter of interest

·         three letters of recommendation 

·         official GRE scores (sent directly from ETS to the Graduate College)

·         official TOEFL scores, if necessary (sent directly from ETS to the Graduate College)

·         official transcripts from all former institutions (sent directly from institution to Graduate College; ASU transcripts not required)

·         previous coursework form 

 

See the Graduate College Web site for more details regarding application materials.

·         Prior to the application deadline, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential faculty advisors to discuss research interests and to explore research opportunities. Networking at an early stage can strongly enhance admission decisions. To find faculty members by focus areas, visit the Web site: http://sese.asu.edu/focus_areas .

·         Incomplete applications may not be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee. It is important for applicants to turn in all the required materials as early as possible.

·         Late applications will be accepted although they may not receive the same consideration as those turned in by the deadline.

·         It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that all materials have been received by SESE.

 

 

 

 

Please direct questions regarding admissions to Becca Dial at bdial@asu.edu.