Q.  Do I have to take the GRE before submitting an application?
A: No. Submit your application as soon as possible. Request the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send your scores as soon as they are available. Contact the department to determine their deadline date for reviewing test scores. Contact information for each of the graduate departments is located on the Department/Program List .

Q: Did you receive my transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores?
A: The department will notify you if they have not received them. If you have received official notification from UCSD, contact the department. Contact information for each of the graduate departments is on the Department/Program List . Or, you can contact admissions by emailing gradadmissions@ucsd.edu. Be sure to include your full name, SSN and admitting department.

Q: What is the UCSD institution code for GRE/TOEFL?
A: 4836

Q: What is the department code for the GRE?
A: See the GRE Bulletin on the GRE website at www.gre.org.

Q: What is the department code for the TOEFL?
A: See the TOEFL bulletin on the TOEFL website www.toefl.org.

Q: How long are GRE scores valid?
A: Educational Testing Service (ETS) will report GRE scores for 5 full years, only. For specific information, visit the GRE website at www.gre.org.

Q: How long are TOEFL scores valid?
A: Educational Testing Service (ETS) will report TOEFL scores for 2 full years, only. For specific information, visit the TOEFL website at www.toefl.org.

Q: Does UCSD take the best GRE scores, or does it average them?
A: Official scores are your most recent scores. Many, but not all, graduate departments use your best scores when evaluating your application.