Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I learn more about current research in the department?
- Take some time to explore our website
- Email department Graduate Admissions staff chbegrad@colorado.edu
- Contact a faculty member via email
- Visit the department
2. I am a prospective student and I want to join the research group of one of the faculty members in the department. Is he or she currently recruiting?
Admission decisions are made by a department Graduate Admissions Committee. Admission is based on overall student qualifications and is independent of research subject area. Departmental faculty members do not conduct individual recruiting practices for prospective graduate students.
All first year students are provided with the opportunity to learn more about each of the faculty research projects during their first year as a PhD student. Students select their preferences and are then matched with a research team.
You are welcome to contact faculty directly in order to learn more about current research. Unfortunately, due the shear volume of these requests, it is difficult for faculty to respond to these inquiries. We apologize if your request can not be answered in a timely manner. Further information about the ChBE department at the University of Colorado at Boulder can always be requested by emailing chbegrad@colorado.edu.
3. I am concerned that my application will be denied. Can a faculty member evaluate my chances for admission before I apply?
No department faculty or staff at the University of Colorado at Boulder is permitted to perform a preliminary evaluation of prospective student credentials. Prospective student information will only be reviewed through formal submittal to the Graduate Admissions Committee.
As a rough guide to help you determine your eligibility for our program, students admitted to our program for the fall 2006 semester had GPA scores ranging from 3.35 to 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and GRE scores from (verbal) 500-690, (quantitative) 680-800, (analytical) 620-800 and (analytical writing) 4.5-6.0.
Our department requires a minimum TOEFL score of 250 on the computer-based test for all international applicants.
4. I would like to have a paper application and department information sent to my home. Whom should I contact?
Our department no longer mails general information about the PhD program. Instead, all departmental details can be found by visiting our website http://www.colorado.edu/che/
If a prospective student cannot obtain prolonged access to the online application for admission, individual inquiries for a paper application are accepted for international applicants only. Please email chbegrad@colorado.edu.
5. When is the application deadline for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering?
Applications for admission to our department are accepted on a rolling basis. We do not follow the December 1st deadline.
Students are encouraged to submit all the necessary application materials early and in a timely fashion in order to expedite the reviewing process.
6. What are the GRE and TOEFL college and department codes for the University of Colorado at Boulder?
The college code for the University of Colorado at Boulder is 4841.
There is no need to input a department code for GRE scores.
The school code for the University of Colorado at Boulder for the TOEFL is 4841.
The department code for Chemical Engineering is 64.
Please contact the testing service to have official scores sent directly to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Unofficial scores cannot be accepted.
7. What are the minimum GPA, GRE and TOEFL scores required for admittance?
There is no minimum GPA or GRE required for admission. The department does require a minimum TOEFL score of 250 on the computer-based test for admissions procedures.
8. How many students are admitted to your department each year?
There is no set number of students admitted to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering each year. Instead, the number of students admitted is generally determined by the overall quality of the applications received.
As a general idea of class size, the fall 2006 incoming class consisted of approximately 20 new PhD students.
9. I submitted my application online, but the application status indicates there are items missing. What should I do?
Missing Items status indicates that a prospective student’s application for admission is incomplete. Applications are not reviewed until all materials have been received. When all materials have been received and are determined to be official, the status will change to display In Review.
The Missing Items status generally indicates that one or more of the following items have not been received:
Please complete and submit either via email or regular mail. Requests for the Word Document version of the Questionnaire should be sent to chbegrad@colorado.edu.
Two sets of transcripts should be provided from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended or where credit was earned.
- Official Test Scores (GRE or TOEFL)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee
10. When will I receive a decision on my application for admission?
There is no set time for which applications for admission will remain in review by the Graduate Admissions Committee. The length of time spent in review varies for each application. In general, prospective students receive notification of the admissions decision within two to three months of submitting the complete application for admission.
Students who have not been contacted by the department after this time period should email chbegrad@colorado.edu for immediate assistance.
11. I would like to visit the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Who can help me?
Prospective student visits are held annually in March or April for admitted students. After being offered admission, students will receive an invitation to attend ChBE Spring Recruitment Weekends (at our expense). These spring visits allow prospective students to become familiar with department facilities and learn more about research conducted at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The weekends are designed to provide multiple opportunities to meet and socialize with both faculty and current students.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering welcomes prospective student visits throughout the year on a more informal basis. Students interested in visiting the department should email chbegrad@colorado.edu with specific dates and times of availability. Graduate program staff can provide additional information if requested. Prospective students are invited to arrange personal meetings with the department Student Services Assistant as well as the Graduate Admissions Committee Chair. Additional meetings with faculty should be arranged by the prospective student by emailing faculty directly.
For more information on visiting the University of Colorado at Boulder please visit http://www.colorado.edu/visit/.
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