How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in our graduate programs. On this page, you can find application procedures and links to application 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.
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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. -
Contact the Admissions Office at the Graduate School
Apply online or call for an application - (413) 545-0721 or -0722. -
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). -
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). -
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.