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Applying for Graduate AdmissionThank you for considering UCSD for your graduate study. Before you start the online application:
If you have previously registered as a graduate student at UCSD at any time, whether or not you completed any course work, DO NOT FILE A NEW APPLICATION. Obtain a petition for readmission from your former department, group, or school graduate office. ContentsApplying for Graduate Admission
When to ApplyPlease observe the department deadline dates listed under Departmental/Program Information. Deadlines vary by department. Please note that most departments will consider applicants for the fall quarter only, which begins in September. For this reason, prospective applicants should begin the application process during the fall quarter of the preceding year. International applicants are advised to submit their completed applications as early as possible. One month in advance of the deadline is a good idea to allow sufficient time for evaluation of credentials and communication regarding missing documentation. Plan to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) in the fall to ensure the department receives scores in a timely manner. Check your department listing to determine which tests are required. What you will need to applyBelow are the items that you will need to make a complete application:
Please check the department requirements for additional or different requirements than what are listed above. How to Apply Online: Create an AccountAll application processes are online at the application website graduateapp.ucsd.edu . To create an online application account you will need a valid email address. This email address will be your login name. It will also be the primary line of communication between you and UCSD. Be sure to use an address that will not change: do not use a temporary address. The activation email and additional instructions to complete your registration will be sent to this address. In addition you will need to create a password to the account. Your password can be 5-12 characters long and cannot contain any spaces. You will need your email address and password every time you wish to access or modify any of your application information. If for some reason you are unable to use the online application process, do not submit a printout of the electronic application. For a limited number of applicants who cannot use the online application, a paper application is available. The paper application can only be obtained by contacting the department to which you seek admission. A complete explanation of your need to use a paper application must be provided before the application form will be sent. Please contact the department to which you would like to apply to request a paper application, department contact information . Application FeeThe non-refundable application fee schedule is as follows:
The application fee is the last step of the online application process. Applicants pay the application fee under the section titled "Begin Submit Process" and it must be paid using a major credit card: MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, or JCB Card. Application Fee WaiverUS citizens and permanent residents only may request a waiver of the application fee. International applicants may not apply for the application fee waiver. The Application Fee Waiver request form is located near the end of the online application under "Begin Submit Process". Waivers are provided to applicants in the following situations:
All application fee waivers are granted provisionally. Applicants are required to send information and/or documentation to support the application fee waiver request. This documentation must be submitted within two weeks of application submission. Failure to submit the supporting documentation will result in a hold on the application until the documentation is received or the application fee is paid. Guidelines for eligibility and directions for submitting fee waiver documentation are at ogs.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/waiver . Applicants that qualify for the Application Fee Waiver may make up to three applications. To make additional applications please see “Multiple Applications” below. Multiple ApplicationsApplicants may make up to two applications with one application fee. Applicants may only make one application to the same department. To begin a second application, complete, pay for, and submit one application first. Once the first application is submitted, return to the application website, login using the same login name and password, and click on the “Start a New Application” button. Please do not use the back button on your browser or start a new account to begin the second application. These actions will result in a second charge of the application fee. Academic Records/TranscriptsOne set of official transcripts of record from each university/college level institution attended must be provided for each application submitted. Send the transcripts to the department(s) to which you are applying. Applicants with academic work in progress who expect to complete a degree program before the intended date of enrollment at UCSD must provide evidence of degree conferral and a final academic transcript as soon as it is available. Note: Transcripts and all other application materials will not be returned to applicants under any circumstances. Plan to order sufficient copies of your academic records to meet projected needs. Applicants who attended any campus of the University of California, including UCSD, must provide official transcripts of the UC course work. Transcripts from UCSD may be ordered by an applicant from the Office of the Registrar. There is no charge for UCSD transcripts of record sent to departments in support of an application for graduate study at UCSD. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) ScoresMost departments require GRE scores. Applicants are advised to take the GRE in the fall prior to the fall term for which admission is sought. Full consideration of the admission application can take place only after all required documents including test scores have been received. Some programs require additional tests or other alternatives. Check your department listing to determine which tests are required. Official GRE score reports must be sent to your intended department. When ordering your GRE score reports use UCSD's institution code 4836 and the department code that most closely resembles the department to which you are applying. The department codes are located at the back of the GRE bulletin. GRE score reports are mailed to the university four to six weeks after the test is administered. GRE applications may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at www.gre.org . Consult the GRE website for full information. Other Test InformationInformation on the CBEST may be obtained at their website www.cbest.nesinc.com or by calling (916) 928-4001. Information on the CSET may be obtained at www.cset.nesinc.com or by calling (916) 928-4003. Information on the GMAT may be obtained at their website www.gmac.com/gmac . Statement of PurposeThe statement of purpose is part of the online application. The statement of purpose is very important and is given careful consideration in the selection process. Be concise and specific in preparing your statement: give information that will aid the selection committee in evaluating your potential for completing a graduate program of study at UCSD. Check the Guidelines and Department Specific Requirements or the department/program websites for specific directions on completing the statement of purpose. The online Statement of Purpose accepts limited formatting options. Regardless of the font size and style you have chosen in your word processing program, it will default to a standard font once pasted into the online text box. Bold and Italic text will not carry over. Tabs and indentations will not carry over, so please insert a blank line between paragraphs. Bulleted and numbered lists will carry over. For some departments/programs you may choose not to use the online statement of purpose. In this case use the paper form linked here; attach additional sheets if needed. Mail the paper statement of purpose directly to the department to which you are applying. Letters of RecommendationGenerally, departments/programs require three (3) letters of recommendation. Check the department recommendation guidelines for your department requirements. Online Letter of Recommendation Process Most departments prefer online letters of recommendation. For the online letter of recommendation process, you must provide the email address of each recommender. The recommenders will receive an email requesting a letter on your behalf. The most important aspect of letters of recommendation is that they be completed by individuals who are in a position to analyze your academic ability and potential for success in a rigorous graduate program. If you wish to waive your right to inspect the letters of recommendation, mark the appropriate space on the recommendation page of the online application. Enrolled students of UCSD are permitted to inspect letters of recommendation only if the waiver of access is not recorded online or the form has not been completed and returned. Letters of recommendation cannot be released to the applicant and cannot be forwarded to other institutions. Paper or Hard Copy Letters of Recommendation In the event that a recommender prefers hard copy letters or is unable to use the online letter of recommendation process, they may submit a paper letter of recommendation. Click here for the Paper Letter of Recommendation form . For paper letters also complete the Waiver of Letter of Recommendation Access form linked here. Submit the waiver form with each letter of recommendation form you give to a recommender. If a recommender does not submit a completed waiver form from you with the paper letter, it is assumed that you have elected not to waive access to the contents. Recommenders should send completed paper letters of recommendation directly to the major department indicated by you on the recommendation form. To avoid misdirection of the forms, enter your name, the name of your proposed major department, and the campus mail code in the space provided on each recommendation form. You can expedite the process by also giving each recommender an addressed, stamped envelope to return the letter. Supplementary Requirements For International ApplicantsBefore issuing a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) for visa purposes, the university must determine that the applicant is scholastically admissible to a graduate program, sufficiently fluent in the English language to undertake such a program, and possesses financial support or resources to cover required fees, transportation, and living expenses for at least the first year of study . Evidence of these qualifications is in the form of:
Academic Records and/or transcripts An international applicant who has studied abroad must have earned the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree with above average results. One set of official academic records and/or transcripts from each university/college level institution attended must be provided for each application submitted. Send transcripts to the department(s) to which you are applying. Official academic records and/or transcripts may take the form of:
Official academic records and/or transcripts must be issued in the language of instruction and accompanied by official English translations. Acceptable documentation includes:
Translations prepared by an accredited member of the American Translator’s Association (ATA) are acceptable. They must be prepared from official copies of your academic records or degree certificate, in the original language. For more information and a directory of members, consult the Services Directories on the ATA website, http://www.atanet.org/ . Credential evaluations prepared by other schools or by private agencies are not acceptable. The following list gives you general guidelines to help you determine if your academic background is adequate for application to graduate studies at University of California, San Diego. Academic records will be evaluated on an individual basis. Australia , Canada, New Zealand, South Africa : Honours bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree whose program represents four years of study. ( Quebec, see French-style schools.) Bangladesh , India, Nepal, Pakistan : bachelor’s degree that represents four or more years of course work or a master’s degree. Central and Latin America, Mexico, Portugal, Spain: Licenciado, Titulo, Barcharel, or Bachiller. East European: Bakalavr, Diplom or Diploma, Inzenýr, Licenta, Magister, or Oklevél diploma requiring a minimum of 4 years of study. French or French-Style Schools and Universities: A Diplôme, Maîtrise, or a professional title such as the Ingénieur. Germany : Diplom, Magister Artium, or master’s degree. Hong Kong , Ireland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom . Honours bachelor’s degree whose program represents four years of study. Italy : Diploma di laurea di dottore or master’s degree. Japan, Korea, People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, and Thailand: bachelor’s degree requiring a minimum of 4 years of study. Demonstrated English Language ProficiencyAll international applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Two English proficiency exams are accepted for graduate study at UCSD.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE)Arrangements for taking the TOEFL may be made through the nearest United States Embassy or the Educational Testing Service at www.toefl.com. Consult the TOEFL website for further information. The minimum TOEFL score required for consideration for admission is 550 for paper and pencil administered test (PBT), 213 for the computer-based test (CBT), and 80 for the internet baed test (iBT). Applicants with marginal scores on the TOEFL examinations may be required to pass an English proficiency test upon arrival at UCSD or enroll in an English course until the required proficiency is attained. While not required for admission, applicants are advised that the Test for Spoken English (TSE) is recommended as further evidence of one's ability to enter graduate study at UCSD. International students whose native language is not English will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency before they may serve as teaching assistants. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) -- IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Arrangements for taking the IELTS Academic Training exam may be made through the website at http://www.ilets.org. The minimum IELTS Academic Training exam score required for consideration for admission is Band Score 7. Applicants with marginal scores on the IELTS exam may be required to pass an English proficiency test upon arrival at UCSD or enroll in an English course until the required proficiency is attained. International students whose native language is not English will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency before they may serve as teaching assistants. Financial Statement for International ApplicantsOnce admitted, international applicants must complete a financial statement indicating the amount and source of the funds they will use for graduate study in the United States. This form is given to international applicants upon acceptance of an offer of admission from the institution. Written evidence of sufficient financial resources must be provided before visa forms will be issued. Fellowships or scholarships that provide a stipend (paid directly to the student or administered by the university) may be supplemented up to 25 percent time (ten hours per week maximum) by appointment as a graduate student researcher or teaching assistant unless the terms of the award state the supplementation in any amount is not permitted. Paper Application MaterialsThe forms below should be completed through the online application. If you choose to mail these forms to the academic department/program DO NOT duplicate what you have submitted through the online application. Duplication will slow the processing of your application. Adobe Acrobat software is necessary to download and print these alternative forms. Mail the completed forms to the appropriate department/program office.
If for some reason you are unable to use the online application process, do not submit a printout of the electronic application. Paper applications are limited and available based on department approval. To request a paper application contact the department in which you are interested, department contact information . |
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