Department of Chemistry

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Domestic On-Line Application

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General Information

  • The Chemistry Department will pay the application fee for domestic applicants. Domestic applicants should ignore the statement on the Graduate School application page that indicates an application fee is due and select "I will send a check." Do NOT send a check. The Chemistry Department will pay this fee.
  • Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or in a closely related field with a strong Chemistry background.
  • The Department of Chemistry offers a number of financial aid packages to eligible students.
  • The Department of Chemistry offers a number of Honors Admissions Awards to highly qualified applicants.
  • The university has a FAQ to help answer your questions.

Application Requirements

  • A GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the sciences
  • GRE General Test scores are required and the Subject Test is recommended.
  • Application and Statement of Purpose
  • Supporting Documents
    • One official transcript of your complete post-secondary academic record
    • Three reference letters
  • Completed residence form if claiming N.C. residence for tuition purposes

Note: We would prefer that you send your supporting documents to the Chemistry Department rather than to the Graduate School because this will allow us to process your application faster. However, if you have had your reference letters and transcripts already sent to the Graduate School, you do NOT need to resend them to the Chemistry Department.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester: All application materials should be received by January 15. The Graduate School’s application deadline for Fall admission is June 25, but meeting the January 15 deadline will greatly increase your chances of receiving admission and financial assistantship.
  • Spring Semester: All application materials should be received by August 15. The Graduate School’s application deadline for Spring admission is November 25, but meeting the August 15 deadline will greatly increase your chances of receiving admission and financial assistantship.

Application Process

  • Apply on-line.
  • Send documents supporting your application to: Graduate Office, Department of Chemistry - Dabney Hall, 2620 Yarborough Drive, Campus Box 8204, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8204.
  • If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Department of Chemistry Graduate Office for further information

For More Information

Professsor Chris Gorman
Directory of Graduate Admission
Phone: (919) 515-4252
Fax: (919) 515-8920
Email:

Maria Moreno
Student Services Assistant IV
Phone: (919) 515-8912
Email:

 

International Students

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GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in chemistry or in a closely related field with a strong chemistry background.
  • Application Fees ($75) for the Graduate Program in Chemistry must be paid by the applicant before the Department of Chemistry can review the application.
  • The department offers a number of financial aid packages to eligible students. Any international student receiving a teaching assistantship will have to pass a TSE test in order to receive the assistantship.
  • The university has a FAQ to help answer your questions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • A GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the sciences is required.
  • GRE General Test scores are required and the Subject Test is recommended.
  • The graduate school at NCSU requires minimum TOEFL scores. They will not accept our admissions recommendation unless these minimum scores are met. To determine the minimum scores, please visit http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/, click on "FAQ / LIVE CHAT" to the left and then type "TOEFL" in the FAQ search or click here. For a TA appointment, a speaking score of at least 20 is required by our department.
  • TWE score must be at least 4.0 or highter.
  • Application and Statement of Purpose
  • Supporting Documents
    • One official transcript of your complete post-secondary academic record.
    • Three reference letters.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • Fall Semester: All application materials should be received by December 15. The Graduate School’s application deadline for Fall admission is June 25, but meeting the December 15 deadline will greatly increase your chances of receiving admission and financial assistantship.
  • Spring Semester:All application materials should be received by May 15. The Graduate School’s application deadline for Spring admission is November 25, but meeting the May 15 deadline will greatly increase your chances of receiving admission and financial assistantship.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Apply on-line. Once you have submitted your application AND paid your application fee, the Department of Chemistry will review your application and supporting documents.
  • Send documents supporting your application to: Graduate Office, Department of Chemistry — Dabney Hall, 2620 Yarborough Drive, Campus Box 8204, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8204.
  • For a department brochure, additional information on North Carolina State University, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Area please contact us
    1. by phone: 001-919-515-2548
    2. by e-mail: gradinfo@chemdept.chem.ncsu.edu

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Professsor Chris Gorman
Directory of Graduate Admission
Phone: (919) 515-4252
Fax: (919) 515-8920
Email:

Maria Moreno
Student Services Assistant IV
Phone: (919) 515-8912
Email:

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