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Thank you for your interest in our graduate programs. On this page, you
can find application procedures and links to application forms.
Graduate School Online Forms
The University of Massachusetts Graduate School provides online forms
to request information and submit applications.
Or, if you would prefer to have application materials mailed to you,
call the Graduate School at (413) 545-0721.
Applications must be sent directly to the Graduate School,
not to the department, and must be accompanied by payment for the application
fee. The application will not be processed until the payment has been
received by the Graduate School.
It would also be useful to consult the Graduate School Bulletin and Guidelines
for Master/Doctoral Degree Candidates.
Application Checklist
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FIND A FACULTY MEMBER
You can explore research interests in each of the departments by clicking
on the list of at the bottom of this page. It is often advantageous
to identify a faculty member whose research interest align with you
own and make direct contact with the faculty member during the application
process.
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CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE AT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Apply online
or call for an application - (413) 545-0721 or -0722.
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TAKE THE GRE
Arrange to take the Graduate Record Exam, some departments in NRE
also require the Biology exam. If English is a second language,
also arrange to take the TOEFL (exceptions exist, refer to the application
packet from the Graduate School). Ask to have the scores sent to UMass
(our code is 3917).
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SEND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Arrange to have at least two letters of recommendation sent
to the Graduate School (there are forms in the Graduate Application).
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SEND TRANSCRIPTS
Have two official transcripts sent to the Graduate School from
any undergraduate and graduate institutions that you have attended.
Best of luck with your graduate career.
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