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Requirements

Our program is highly selective. It is difficult to specify all of the factors that go into the admission decision. However, we look for the following combination: (1) high GRE's - past median GREs were 580 verbal and 660 quantitative; (2) past research experience (since this is the best predictor of a student's enjoyment of and success in research); (3) letters of recommendation that particularly emphasize the student's research potential or promise; (4) strong previous academic record; and (5) your biographical statement that includes a description of the match between your research interests and those of specific faculty members within the department.

Final candidates for admission will be invited to the campus during the month of February for interviews with the faculty and students. It is our general policy not to permit interviews prior to this screening. (Because of the large number of applicants, there is simply not a sufficient amount of time to permit either the candidate or the program to present as favorable a picture of themselves as they could.) If you are notified that you have been selected for the final pool, we would strongly encourage you to visit. We have found that those who visit us almost always come away feeling very positive about our programs. If you cannot visit, we will interview you by phone.

Apply Online

Application Deadline: December 1, 2008.
PLEASE NOTE: The University of Denver’s computer systems will be down over the Thanksgiving break (November 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th). Please allow sufficient time to complete your application.

Admission Forms

In addition to your online application, you will need to fill out the following forms (available in PDF format) and mail them, along with the University admission forms, to the Graduate Admissions Office, 2197 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80208.

Biographical Statement
Letter of Recommendation Evaluation Form
Personal Data
Request for Minority Consideration
Important Items to Note - Important admissions information

Please contact Paula Houghtaling at phoughta@du.edu or 303-871-3803 with further questions.