Graduate School Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a regular student, the applicant must be:
- the recipient of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution (graduates of a 3-year bachelor's program outside the US see the Master's Path option);
- adequately prepared for advanced study in the chosen field of specialization as demonstrated by the previous program of study and the scholastic record; and
- recommended for admission by the head of the program or concentration.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
In addition, all students must provide:
- Official transcripts
- Two letters of recommendations (Form)
- Statement of purpose (What is it?)
Your statement of purpose should:
- Demonstrate your passion for and knowledge of your intended plan of study using the language of the field
- Articulate how a graduate degree will help you achieve your future career and research goals
- Describe your research, enterprise, professional, publication, and/or presentation experience
We encourage you to review the research interests of Michigan Tech faculty before writing your statement of purpose.
Admissions Tests
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required or encouraged by most graduate programs.
The GMAT is required for admission into programs of the School of Business and Economics.
Applicants whose native language is not English must supply results of an English proficiency examination. Usually, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is submitted.
Please have official scores sent directly to Michigan Tech by using our school code number: 1464.
International Student-Visa Requirement
An I-20 will be authorized by Michigan Tech once the application is approved and certification of finances form and supporting documents are submitted.
Application Fee
There is no cost to apply to the Graduate School whether you choose to complete an online or paper application.
Deadlines
It is recommended by the Graduate School that you apply at least a semester in advance of your projected admission to improve your chances of receiving funding. See program pages for individual program deadlines.
Procedures
Application Procedure
When your initial application is received by the Graduate School, you will be sent a confirming e-mail with instructions for logging into your web portal. You may check the status of your application at any time via the web portal. Note that programs will generally not review applications until all materials, including letters of reference, have been received.
Employee Admission
Any University employee may enroll in any graduate course, if properly qualified, subject to the approval of the appropriate supervisor.
Currently enrolled Michigan Tech graduate students (including non-degree seeking grad students) applying for a different graduate program should fill out a new application for database purposes.
Provisional/Conditional Admit
The Graduate School does not offer a provisional or conditional admit. Students who wish to take graduate courses prior to full acceptance in a program may apply for nondegree graduate status.
Deferral of enrollment
Enrollment may be deferred for a period of 12 months, for example, from one fall semester to the next. Deferral beyond this time is not allowed, and admission will require a new application. Contact the Graduate School for more information.