A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in major course work is required. Each graduate department may have additional "special admission requirements" which are noted on this page.

• Completed on-line application and signature page or
• Download the paper application (HTML) | (Acrobat)
• The non-refundable $45 application fee (Waivers accepted for FAMU Feeder Program and McNair Scholars)
• Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the Registrar’s Office from ALL colleges and universities attended
• GRE Scores (Only official score reports are accepted within 5 years of the test date) www.gre.org
• Statement of Academic and Research Interest
• Autobiographical Sketch (Personal biography)
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation Word

For International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above you must meet the following:

• Official transcripts, certificates and/or mark/grade sheets must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, and must show proof of degree(s) earned, courses taken and marks/grades received. Also, ALL transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (www.aacrao.org) and be forwarded to Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
• TOEFL Scores (Minimum computer-based score of 213 is required and only official score reports are accepted within 2 years of the test date) www.toelf.org

Doctor of Philosophy

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy will be awarded upon the student's demonstration of mastery of certain fields of knowledge, ability to conduct independent research and ability to organize research into an acceptable dissertation that represents a significant contribution to the student's field of study. The specific requirements in addition to those listed in the GSAS document, "Rules and Regulations for the Pursuit of Academic Degrees," are:

1. a minimum of 72 semester hours of graduate work, inclusive of the dissertation, 36 of which must be earned within the department
2. an approved program of study including all such courses and requirements specified by the Graduate Faculty
3. successful completion of Qualifying Examinations specified by the Guidance Committee
4. an approved dissertation proposal
5. a minimum of four semesters of research, and
6. successful defense of the dissertation.

Master of Science

The degree of Master of Science will be awarded upon the student's demonstration of mastery of certain fields of knowledge and the completion of a formal thesis. The specific requirements in addition to those listed in the GSAS document, "Rules and Regulations for the Pursuit of Academic Degrees," are:

1. a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work, inclusive of the thesis, 15 of which must be earned within the department
2. an approved program of study including all such courses and requirements specified by the Graduate Faculty
3. successful completion of Qualifying Examinations specified by the Guidance Committee and
4. successful defense of the thesis.