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Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (Fall 2012 Admissions)
Application
Thank you for your interest in our graduate program. All materials are submitted electronically through the ApplyYourself application system. Admission decisions are communicated to applicants using this system.
NOTE: If you have not yet read the CEMS Program Application Guidelines, please do so now.
Graduate admission decisions are made exclusively by a committee of faculty from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. Decisions are based on a candidate's intellectual potential and promise projected from all sources of the application for admission. A master's degree is not a prerequisite for admission for a doctoral degree.
Please note that in general we admit graduate students for fall semester only. Only under unusual circumstances will students be allowed to begin their studies at another time during the academic year.
A decision for admission notice will be emailed to you once your application is carefully reviewed by the department’s admission committee and your transcripts and any credentials (test reports, diploma copies, etc.) are authenticated by University officials. You can expect a decision from Chemical Engineering and Materials Science by early February through mid-April.
Application Process
Deadline for Fall Semester: January 1 is the application deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for admission with financial support for the fall semester. Late applications will be considered. However, offers will only be made to exceptional applicants, if space is available. We do not admit for spring except under extenuating circumstances, if space is available.
Materials Required
All application materials should be submitted directly to the ApplyYourself admissions system by the January 1 deadline. We cannot review your application until all of the required materials listed below are submitted successfully. Submission of the following indicate a complete application file:
| Materials: | Where to submit: | How to submit: |
| Application for Graduate Admissions | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
Required Application information:
Go to the University of Minnesota on-line application. |
| Application Fee | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
Click here for more information about fees. |
| Transcripts | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
Transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application in the Educational Background section of the application. Unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review. If you are admitted the University will then request official copies of this material.
We no longer accept hard copies for initial review. You must upload the transcripts or academic records. Click here for more information about transcripts and credentials. |
| GRE | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
Our Department requires the general GRE exam for admission. You should enter your scores in the Test Information-Self-Reported field in ApplyYourself. If you requested ETS to report the scores to the University of Minnesota, the scores will be electronically uploaded to your application. You can check to see if your official scores have been reported from ETS (see link at the bottom of this page. If you did not request ETS to report your GRE directly, please upload a copy. Upload it in the Program Supplementary Information Section, under Other Credentials. If the file is too large, upload it under Upload #1 or Upload #2. These uploaded scores are acceptable for consideration of your application and will be verified with ETS. If you accept admission, official score reports will be required. Late or updated scores should be emailed directly to Julie Prince in pdf format. Click here for more information about the GRE. |
| English Language test scores (TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS) | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
International Students - Our Department requires TOEFL scores for admission. You should enter your scores in the Test Information-Self-Reported field in ApplyYourself. If you requested ETS to report the scores to the University of Minnesota, the scores will be electronically uploaded to your application. You can check to see if your official scores have been reported from ETS (see link at the bottom of this page). If you did not request ETS to report your TOEFL directly, please upload a copy. Upload it in the Program Supplementary Information Section, under Other Credentials. If the file is too large, upload it under Upload #1 or Upload #2. These uploaded scores are acceptable for consideration of your application and will be verified with ETS. If you accept admission, official score reports will be required. Late or updated scores should be emailed directly to Julie Prince in pdf format. Click here for more information about TOEFL Scores. |
| Statement #1 | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
Statement #1 should outline your immediate educational and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field. Please include your top 3 research areas, the names of particular faculty members with whom you wish to study, and explain why you want to study with that person(s). In addition, include other information, such as any undergraduate research experience, internships, or other experiences you may have had to document your preparation for advanced study in your chosen field. |
| Statement #2 (Optional) |
Electronically via ApplyYourself |
This statement will be used to determine if we can nominate you for a Diversity of Views and Experiences Fellowship (DOVE) http://www.grad.umn.edu/outreach/finances/dove_faq.html. The DOVE fellowship is available only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If you are interested, then you should complete this statement, no further notification to the department is necessary. Your statement should identify the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences you would contribute to your graduate program and to the education of fellow students at the University of Minnesota. You may wish to include examples that address your contribution to the diversity of the student body and illustrate your motivation to succeed by setting high standards for accomplishing intellectual and other goals, overcoming obstacles to achievement, and/or helping others to gain access to the resources necessary for success. Should not exceed one page. |
| Description of Research Or Work Experience | If you have any experience, this information should be included in Statement #1, after your immediate and long-range career objects. Do not upload separately in this section as it will only duplicate your information. | |
| Writing Sample | Writing Samples are not required by our program and should not be uploaded | |
| Resume or CV | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
Optional. If you include this information, it can include the following: Name, Current Address, Permanent Address, E-mail Address, Personal Web Address Degree Objective/Goal, Education (including web address of Colleges/Universities and rank within your class, if available), GRE/TOEFL test scores, and a list the following: Academic Honors, Publications, Research Experience, and Technical Skills. |
| Letters of Recommendation | Electronically via ApplyYourself |
We require 3 letters (4 max). Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graduate work. Additional recommenders, such as employers, are also acceptable. All recommenders must upload a narrative statement with the online form. If you are enrolled in a graduate program, one letter must be from your research advisor. We will accept recommendation letters after January 1. We strongly recommend that they be submitted by January 5. |
| Have your test scores been received? | Click here to check if the University of Minnesota has received your GRE and TOEFL test scores. |
If you have any additional questions, please contact: Julie Prince, Program Associate, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, 612-625-0382; cemsgrad@umn.edu