Doctoral Admissions

While each doctoral program has its own admission requirements, the Graduate School specifies the following minimum criteria for doctoral matriculation:

Submit the following admission credentials to the Graduate School

  • An application for admission to Graduate School – Click here to apply
  • All applicants must submit two official copies of transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended.
  • All applicants must submit immunization records showing proof of immunization compliance for measles and rubella, if born after December 1957.
  • The Graduate School requires a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 Scale) at the undergraduate level or a Masters’ degree (See program requirements).
  • Admission by a major department. Departmental requirements are listed in the Graduate Catalog or in the application packet
  • Out-of-state and International applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee (money orders only).
  • International applicants must submit satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS scores.
  • International applicants must also file a Certified Declaration of Financial Support with the University with the Division of International Studies.
    Click for: Form I-134, Affidavit of Support (pdf).
  • The student should consult the major department for additional requirements.

Departmental/Program Requirements for Doctoral Applicants

The following items should be sent directly to the program/department.

  • Department/program application if required (Click for a Generic Form:  GSRecF.pdf)
  • Three letters of recommendation from former college professors. (Consult program for format).
  • A written statement of purpose
  • All required national examination scores.(GRE, GMAT or MAT)
  • Meet the minimum GPA requirement of the desired program.
  • Additional Application Material is required for the following programs (Consult program for details)
    • Executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
    • Doctor of Philosphy in Business Administration
    • Doctor of Philosphy in Public Adminstration
    • Dr.P.H. in Public Health
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
    • Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
    • Doctoral Program in Urban and Regional Planning.

General Application Deadlines

Fall – March 1
Summer – March 15
Spring – October 15

Program Specific Deadlines

Fall Admission: January 15

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Educational Admin.
  • Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education

Fall Admission: March 1

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • Ph.D.in Public Administration
  • Ph.D. in Social Work
  • Ph.D. in Urban & Regional Plan.
  • Dr.PH. in Public Health

Fall Admission: March 15

  • Ph.D. in Business Administration
  • Ed.D. in Early Childhood Ed.