We must have a completed application, the application fee, completed essay questions as required by each program, official GRE general exam scores, official TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose native language is not English, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts from all post-high school education. The applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university. We can review the application with unofficial transcripts, but an offer of admission will be contingent on receipt of official scores and transcripts.

On-grounds masters and Ph.D. students: Admission Committees review applications received by January 15 for admission in the Fall term and award financial aid for the next academic year. Therefore, if you wish to be considered for assistantships or fellowships you should apply by January 15 for Fall admission. Occasionally assistantships may become available beginning in the spring or summer term as current students graduate, but most funding is committed in the spring for the next academic year. If you do not wish to apply for financial aid, the deadline for receipt of applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents is one month prior to the beginning of the term. International students must apply 5 months prior to the beginning of the term as extra time is needed for the International Student Office review and processing of immigration documents.

Off-grounds masters programs: Please visit their web site for information about deadlines.

Each candidate must submit official scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general exam. No subject exams are required. Our ETS Institution Code is 5836. All applicants whose native language is not English must also submit official scores from the Test of Spoken English (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. This is required even if you attended a U.S. institution.

The application fee may be paid on-line by VISA or Mastercard. You may also pay by check or money order mailed directly to the Graduate Studies Office. In order to ensure that the payment is credited to the correct application, please write your full name and birth date on the check. After payment is credited to your application, your application status will show payment received and you will be able to submit your application. We do not waive the application fee.

Yes, you may apply to two programs with one application fee. Complete and submit your first application. When you are ready to submit the second application, please contact us at seas-grad-admission@virginia.edu for assistance. If you have started multiple applications, you must be specific about which you intend to submit as your second application.

You cannot change your application after it has been submitted, but we can help. Please contact us at seas-grad-admission@virginia.edu.

No, the application fee is non-refundable.

At least one of your three letters of recommendation should be from a faculty member at your current institution.

All applicants who will require visa sponsorship from the University will be asked to provide evidence of financial support after an offer for admission is made. If you do not have the financial resources to fund your education in the United States, you may indicate that to us on a financial guarantee form submitted after an offer of admission is made.

Some programs admit students only in the Fall term, so only one application is available for some departments. If you have any questions pertaining to a specific program and term, please contact the Graduate Director of the program.