Application Timeline
We suggest you begin approximately one year before graduation.
Study individual application deadlines carefully for each school, since they may vary.
| Summer Research potential programs. Discuss with faculty. Ask for letters of recommendation. Write a draft personal statement. |
| September Arrange to take admissions tests, if required. |
| October Identify on-line application sites for programs of interest. Research potential sources of funding. Inquire about specific fellowships and departmental teaching and research assistantships at schools of interest. Note their upcoming deadlines. |
| November Order transcripts. Ask Registration and Records if they can send a transcript with your fall semester grades in time to meet deadlines. |
| December Give your references forms to complete or the addresses to which they should send their letters of recommendation. Provide your references with copies of your resume and personal statement. |
| December/January Apply on-line. Even if deadlines are later, it is preferable to submit your applications early. |
| February Contact programs about campus visits. Make trips if possible. |
April |