Graduate Studies: Prospective Graduate Students
Minimum standards for application:
- Hold a B.S. or equivalent from an accredited college or university
- If applying for PhD, GRE scores are required (GREs are not required for MS although recommended). Preferred but not required GRE scores are 450 Verbal, 680 Quantitative and 4.5 writing.
- If International, TOEFL scores are required.
The minimum TOEFL scores required are as follows:
MS applicants:550 PBT, 213 CBT, 79 IBT
PhD applicants: 600 PBT, 250 CBT, 100 IBT
In evaluating applicants for admission, the Admissions Committee relies on the completed application form, the report of GRE scores, your undergraduate GPA and official transcripts, as well as your statement of purpose and recommendations from persons who have had an opportunity to observe your ability and performance. Your GRE scores and GPA are considered in the context of the entire application. The quality of your undergraduate institution will be considered. Substantial consideration is accorded to special qualities such as motivation, undergraduate program, diversity in economic, social, or cultural background, employment or other experience, leadership, and perseverance in overcoming personal handicaps or disadvantages. Graduate level work is also considered.
Prospective students with a B.S. degree may be admitted to either the M.S. program (thesis or non-thesis option) or the Ph.D. program by indicating their preference in the application.
Domestic Deadlines
Fall Admissions: January
15th
Spring Admissions: October
15th
Domestic Mailing for transcripts and supporting application materials: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program - Engineering Center - University of Colorado at Boulder - 427 UCB - Boulder, CO 80309-0427
Click here for Domestic Application and Instructions
The college code for CU-Boulder is 4841. You do not need the department code. For information on the GRE, go to www.gre.org
International Deadlines
Fall Admissions: December
1st
Spring Admissions: September
1st
International Mailing for transcripts and supporting application materials: Office of Admissions - Regent Administrative Center 125 - University of Colorado at Boulder - 65 UCB - Boulder, CO 80309-0065
Click here for International Application and Intructions