University of Denver

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Program	Degrees Offered	Number of Credits	Full Time/Part Time	Tests Required—Min. Scores
Chemistry and Biochemistry	MA	45	FT	TOEFL — 80/213/550 (IBT/CBT/PBT)
	MS	45	FT	GRE — varies
	PhD	90	FT

International Applicants

For complete international applicant information, please visit the Office of International Admission site.

DU offers extensive support for international students seeking to learn English or improve their English language skills. Visit the English Language Center’s Web site for more information.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Applicants must request that Educational Testing Services forward results to the University of Denver, Office of Graduate Admission. The institution code for the University of Denver is R4842. For information concerning GRE registration please visit www.gre.org or contact:

Graduate Record Examination
Educational Testing Service
P. O. Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
609-771-7670

Applicants should take the entrance exam well in advance of their intended application date. Please allow at least 14 business days for your general test scores and six weeks for your subject test scores to be received. Several departments and schools will not process applications until scores have been received. Entrance exam scores older than five years from the date of the application may not be acceptable for admission. Contact the department for specific requirements.

Application fees

A $60 application fee is required. This is a nonrefundable application fee, (bank draft or personal check) drawn on a U.S. bank, that covers the cost of processing application materials. A credit card payment is acceptable for online applications only. Applications will not be processed until this fee is paid. No waivers or deferrals are allowed.

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit two official transcripts from each postsecondary institution they have attended, or are presently attending, where 2 quarter hours (or 1 semester hour) or more, were completed.

The University is not responsible for obtaining an applicant's transcripts, including any record of work completed at the University of Denver. Applicants must also account for any study undertaken outside the United States.

An official transcript must include the original signature of the registrar and/or the seal of the issuing institution, and must be enclosed in an envelope with the stamp or signature of the registrar across the sealed flap. Proof of a bachelor's, and if applicable, a master's degree is required from a regionally accredited college or university. Requested transcripts should be mailed to the applicant and submitted to the University of Denver with supplemental admission materials. Please do not request transcripts to be mailed directly to the University of Denver from other institutions.

All credentials submitted become property of the University of Denver and cannot be copied or returned to the student or any person(s).

Letters of recommendation

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. All recommendations are to be included with application materials.

Essay

You should submit a personal statement of at least 300 words. Your essay should include information concerning your life, education, practical experience, special interests and specific purpose in applying to the University of Denver.

Mailing address

Mail all supplemental admission materials, including official transcripts, in one package to:

University of Denver
Office of Graduate Admission
University Hall, Room 216
2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

Dear prospective student,

Thank you for your inquiry concerning the graduate program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Denver (DU). There are several ways in which you can obtain information and then apply to the Graduate Program at the University of Denver. The Department's web page (http://www.du.edu/chemistry/) is the suggested starting point. This page contains information about:

1. The Graduate Program in Chemistry and Biochemistry including complete descriptions of the MA, MS, and Ph.D. programs, entrance requirements, and all requirements for completion of a graduate degree.
2. Course descriptions for all courses offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
3. Research interests, teaching commitments, and a list of recent publications for each faculty member in the department. Email addresses are also included. You can apply to the University of Denver's Graduate Program: Download an application using your web browser, fill it out and submit it to the University of Denver Office of Graduate Admissions. To do this, you must have the word processing program "Microsoft Word". The web address for the application is: http://www.du.edu/grad/onlineapp.html. We also request that you send information to the Department as described in this message. There are several web sites that offer in-depth information about the state of Colorado or the city of Denver: http://www.colorado.com http://www.boulevards.com/denver http://www.denver.org

WHAT TO SUBMIT:

Many requests for application materials mention the need for financial assistance. Although some financial assistance is available in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, it is highly competitive. Unfortunately, the Graduate School will not waive the $50 application fee, and applicants will not be considered for acceptance and/or departmental financial assistance until application materials are complete and the application fee has been received. Please notice that we are asking you to send some application materials to the Graduate Admissions Office and some materials directly to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. We have found this system useful since it allows us to begin screening applications as soon as they come into the Department instead of waiting several weeks while the Office of Graduate Admissions processes the applications. However, it is important that Graduate Admissions receives your application, application fee, and the official transcripts directly. So, please have the following sent directly to: Office of Graduate Admissions University of Denver Denver, CO 80208 USA

1. Application for Graduate Studies (or submit your application electronically)
2. Application Fee ($50)
3. Official Transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended (PLEASE NOTE: Translated and untranslated transcripts are required along with proof of degree)
4. Official GRE and TOEFL scores
5. Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your potential in the area of Chemistry

Also send the following to

Graduate Admissions
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Denver
2190 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80208 USA

1. Departmental Information Sheet
2. Graduate Applicant Personal Statement:

Tell us about your goals in attending graduate school. What area or areas of chemistry are you most interested in? What do you hope to do after you complete your graduate studies? Why do you enjoy chemistry?

Tell us about any research or teaching experience you have had. Have you been involved in an undergraduate research project during the academic year or in the summer? Have you had a summer job or internship in a commercial lab? Have you had experience in teaching as a grader, a lab teaching assistant or a lab preparatory assistant?

Tell us anything else you think will help us in evaluating your application.

Thank you for your interest in our Department. If we can provide any further information about the Department do not hesitate to email me at: geaton@du.edu

Sincerely,

Gareth Eaton
Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry