APPLICATION PROCESS:

An application for graduate study should include the completed application form, the application fees, transcript(s), and recommendations.

To make sure scores are available when admission decisions are normally made, applicants should take the GRE by the December before the fall for which they are applying.

Admission depends on students' previous academic records, available test scores, and letters of references from scholars under whom they have studied.

The application deadline for the fall semester is February 1. While applications for the spring semester are accepted, financial resources for fellowships may not be available.

REQUESTING A PAPER APPLICATION:

If you live in the United States and would like to receive our graduate application material, please send your email request to gradapps@caam.rice.edu.

If you live outside the United States, you must request graduate application material in writing.
(We will not mail material in response to an email request.)
Please send your request to:

PRINTING AN ONLINE APPLICATION:

You are encouraged print a copy of the application yourself. Be sure to include both the Rice Graduate Application and the Evaluation Form.

APPLYING TO RICE ONLINE:

You are encouraged to apply on-line through the Office of Graduate Studies. If this option is chosen, supplemental materials still needs to be provided to our department.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:

In addition to completing an application, each applicant must provide supplemental materials. These include:

1. Application fee of $40. We accept checks or money orders payable to Rice University. (On-line applicants may pay on-line.)
2. GRE scores sent directly from the ETS (Institution Code 6609, Department Code 0702).
• Tests should be taken by the December before the fall semester for which you are applying.
3. TOEFL scores (if applicable) sent directly from the ETS (Institution Code 6609, Department Code 54).
• Tests should be taken by the December before the fall semester for which you are applying.
4. Transcript(s) from institution(s) attended sent directly from the University or sent via student in an envelope sealed by the Registrar's Office.
• Only one copy from each institution attended is required. If more than one University was attended, please send the transcripts together.
5. Evaluation Forms and Letters of Recommendation sent directly by the persons providing them or sent via student in sealed envelopes signed by the persons providing them. (If you are applying on-line, you must download the Evaluation Form which is available on-line.)
• Require 3, but prefer 4 letters of recommendation.

The mailing address for applications and supplemental materials is:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

For answers to the following questions, click here.

• How many evaluations/recommendations must I obtain?
• From whom should I obtain evaluations/recommendations?
• Is the GRE subject test in Mathematics required for admission?
• Are foreign students required to take the Test of Spoken English (TSE) to be considered for a fellowship?
• When is the application deadline?
• I've submitted my application, when will I know if I've been accepted?
• Will writing a professor or Chair of the department help increase my chances of being accepted?
• How much should I expect for tuition expenses?
• What kind of financial aid is available?
• Are tuition waivers available for individuals interested only in the Master's Program?
• Are any Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships available?
• What are the eligibility requirements for financial assistance and assistantships?
• What kind of housing is available?

For further questions not covered by the FAQ, please e-mail the Graduate Recruiting Secretary at gradapps@caam.rice.edu