Doctoral Program Admissions Process

• Online application (https://gradschool.usu.edu/apply/)
• $55 application fee
• Three names and email addresses for people you want to provide letters of recommendation.

• • These are entered into “Supplemental Items” after the application has been submitted and the fee is paid. Log back into the Recruit Portal and enter your submitted application. There will be slots to upload all required supplemental items, including letter of recommendation request forms.
  • At least one academic reference is preferred if you have graduated within the past 5 years. Letters can be from work supervisors or others who are familiar with your work ethic and academic abilities. Letters from family members and friends are not recommended. 
  • Each recommender will be sent an email with the recommendation form to fill out and return. Do not have your recommenders send paper or emailed letters. Recommendations must go through the graduate school system.

• Official Transcripts – Request that your institution send transcripts directly to the School of Graduate Studies. There are two ways to send transcripts: mail and electronic clearinghouse.

• • Mail copies to: School of Graduate Studies Utah State University 0900 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-0900
  • Electronic Clearinghouse Copies sent to: graduateschool@usu.edu

• Statement of Purpose

• • Describe why you want to earn a graduate degree, and the experiences and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for advanced study (500-word limit). Enter into Supplemental Items after application has been submitted.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• GPA of 3.0 or higher over the last 60 semester hours

• The GRE/MAT is not required for admission into the Doctorate program.

• The initial application deadline for Fall entry is January 15th. Later applications may be considered based on program capacity. If you have questions or concern, please contact Kris Wengreen.

• Please plan to participate in an admissions interview with a faculty member.

Contact Information

Graduate Program Coordinator