Admission to Ph.D. Program

General Requirements for Admission

• Master's degree of equivalent in a field relevant to the specialization
• 3.0 minimum GPA for the last 60 credits or 90 quarter credits
• A completed application to the USU School of Graduate Studies*
• Supplemental items include:

• • Statement of Purpose (aka Letter of Interest)
    • The student's letter of interest is an important part of the application.  In this letter, please describe your background, your goals and reasons you are interested in the program, and your long-range career plans after the program.
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Individuals listed for letters of recommendation will receive an email with directions to log in and submit their recommendations. Please obtain consent and verify the address of your recommenders. 
  • Resume/CV
    • Upload your curriculum vitae or resume that summarizes your academic and employment history.
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    • Have official transcripts from all institutions of higher education sent directly to:
      USU School of Graduate Studies
      0900 Old Main Hill
      Logan, UT 84322

If sent using an electronic clearinghouse, transcripts can be emailed to graduateadmissions@usu.edu
*All supplemental items will be submitted as part of the School of Graduate Studies application. 
Please note that the Disability Disciplines program does not require submission of GRE scores. 

We highly recommend you look at the directory listed on each specialization page to see which faculty members share your research interests and encourage you to reach out to them with any questions. 

Application fee waivers are available to students who demonstrate financial need, are first-generation students, identify as a member of a racial, ethnic, LGBTQ+, or other community or group historically underrepresented in our field, or have served or are serving as members of the U.S. military. Our overall goal as a department is to ensure the application fee is not a barrier to entry to our programs, so please reach out if it is. Fee waivers are confidential and are not disclosed to admissions committees. 

We also accept applications from non-traditional students who may not fit our general application requirements. Please contact the specialization director listed on each page if you lack any of the above requirements but have other equivalent experiences and skills and are interested in applying. 

Please contact our graduate coordinator, Megan Murdock, if you would like to be considered for an application fee waiver or if you have any further questions.

Graduate School Application

Note:  We encourage application by non-traditional students who may not fit our general application requirements.  If you lack any of the above requirements, but have other equivalent experiences and skills, please contact Megan Murdock, 435-797-3245.