How to Apply

You must apply to University of Connecticut’s graduate school. The application fee is $75 and the online application can be found on application management page.

Important dates:

  • Note that the course sequences for our graduate programs are set up to start in the Fall semester. We therefore give priority to admitting and funding students for the Fall semester, though exceptions can be made for the Spring semester.
  • Applications for admission are due by July 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester
  • International applicants are strongly advised to apply by June 1 for the Fall semester and September 1 for the Spring semester.
  • All applicants interested in assistantship funding or the USDA National Needs Fellowship in Data Science should apply for the Fall semester and plan to submit their application, GRE scores and additional supporting documents by January 15 to be assured full consideration. Please note that writing samples will be required for PhD applicants requesting to be considered for funding.

Admission Requirements 

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.

Official transcripts covering all of your previous academic work (both undergraduate and graduate).

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or, if the most recent degree is an undergraduate degree or the student has not yet completed their undergraduate degree:

  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher for the entire two most recent years of full-time undergraduate coursework, or
  • A GPA of 3.5 or higher for the entire most recent year of full-time undergraduate coursework, or
  • If a student has taken at least one semester of full-time study following the completion of the most recent undergraduate or graduate degree, a GPA of 3.0 or higher for all of their post-degree coursework.

      The full admissions and international applicant requirements of the University of Connecticut’s graduate school can be found at Admission Requirements.

            English Proficiency 

            If English is not your primary language, you may be required to submit evidence of your proficiency in the English language. English Proficiency for Admission

            If you are non-native speaker of English and will hold a teaching assistantship, your oral English proficiency will be assessed when you arrive on campus. See UConn’s English Proficiency Policy for TAs and Testing Procedures for details.

            Supporting Documents  

            In addition to the Graduate School requirements, the Department requires:

            • Three letters of recommendation
            • A personal statement of purpose. The Personal Statement should be 2-3 pages and include content reflective of why you would like study here, your research interests and how you are a good fit for this program.
            • Additional writing samples to support your application (Required only of PhD applicants seeking funding. However, all others are strongly encouraged to submit writing samples as available.)
            • GRE scores (Required for all applicants seeking funding or fellowship consideration.)

            For any admissions-related inquiries, please begin by reviewing our Graduate Program Frequently Asked Questions page. If you need further assistance after reviewing, feel free to reach out to us at ARE@uconn.edu.