Selection is by Department faculty consensus who review the scholastic achievements, exam scores, statements, and recommendation letters of all applicants and identify those they feel are most likely to complete the program expeditiously with the highest level of achievement. Twenty applicants are then invited for interviews on a two days in November. The Matching Service establishes the final class of five students by the end of December. Prospective applicants may visit the School and meet with any available students and staff, but informal or preliminary interviews with the faculty are not allowed. There are application fees for the ULSD Graduate School and for the National Matching Service.
Applicants also assume the costs of coming to Louisville for interviews.