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Commonly asked questions from Domestic Students
When is the deadline for applying?
Can I be directly admitted into a faculty member's lab?
How many students are admitted into the program?
What are the institution and department codes for the GRE test scores?
Are there minimum test scores in order to be considered for admission?
My GRE scores aren't great but my resume is strong. Will you still consider my application?
Will I be required to interview with a faculty member?
What type of financial support will I receive?
If I applied last year and was not accepted, can I apply again?
Do you allow spring admissions?
What if I have more questions?
Answers to commonly asked questions from Domestic Students
When is the deadline for applying?
The application deadline has been extended to January 15th for domestic students.
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Can I be directly admitted into a faculty member's lab?
No applicant is directly admitted into a lab. Admission decisions are made by a committee. It is therefore not possible for an individual faculty member to accept an applicant into his or her lab directly. New students do not actually enter a lab until after their first year - they must participate in a series of rotations through three labs before they select a lab to do their research.
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How many students are admitted into the program?
We have no way of predicting how many students will be admitted from year to year. These decisions are entirely dependent on the availability of funding each year.
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What are the institution and department codes for the GRE test scores?
The GRE Institution Code is 1324 and the Department Code is 0202.
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Are there minimum test scores in order to be considered for admission?
We do not have a minimum GRE score for domestic student admission. The advanced (subject) test is not required but highly recommended. You may provide photocopies of your exam scores for review purposes and then provide official copy of scores for admission.
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My GRE scores aren't great but my resume is strong. Will you still consider my application?
All supporting materials (GRE test scores, statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, and transcripts) weigh equally in the admission decision.
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Will I be required to interview with a faculty member?
Interviews are a required part of the admissions procedures. Those selected to sit for an interview are invited to meet with one of our faculty members early in the year - usually in February or March. These are conducted either by phone or in person.
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What type of financial support will I receive?
All Ph.D. students that are admitted are supported by the department for at least the first year of their graduate studies. In remaining years, domestic students are supported either as a Research Assistant or as an Associate Instructor (AI).
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If I applied last year and was not accepted, can I apply again?
Applications are held for two years. If you are reapplying to our graduate program and you have already paid the application fee you do not need to pay it again if within two years. However, you do need to complete a new application. When you reapply, be sure to include a cover letter along with your application indicating that you are reapplying and that you would like to have your application materials updated. You should add new transcripts, scores, etc. and, if appropriate, a new statement of purpose along with your application. Feel free to add any additional materials if you feel they would enhance your chances of being accepted.
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Do you allow spring admissions?
We do not accept applications for the Ph.D. or M.S. for the spring semester, due primarily to the limited availability of funds and to the nature of the required course curriculum.
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What if I have more questions?
Please let us know if you have any other questions! Email us or call 812-856-0192.
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