Applying to the Physics Graduate Program

ANNUAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15 for ALL STUDENTS, International and Domestic.

Please note: This deadline supercedes the one on the University admissions page—January 15 is indeed our deadline.

Dear Prospective Student,

Thank you for your interest in the University of Colorado at Boulder. Click here to apply to our program. We are no longer accepting paper applications. For information on specific research groups, click on "Research" or "Offices and Groups" on the menu at the left.

Information and Minimum Requirements

Coursework and preliminary exams

Typical Undergraduate Preparation

Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please don't forget to complete and mail in the Physics application supplement.

If you have questions about this site or applying, please contact the graduate desk at mapp@colorado.edu or one of our toll free numbers. Again, thank you for your interest, and we look forward to serving you during the application process.

Helpful Information:

• Application Part I - The "major department" code for physics is GR-PHYS. You do not need to choose a "secondary intended" program
• If you plan to earn a PhD, please apply for a PhD, not an MS.
• GRE Scores:
  Physics & General - Both the Physics and General GRE are required. The scores are reported electronically, so the November and December scores will arrive before
  the January application deadline.
  Institutional code - R4841
  Physics Department (major field) code - 0808