In general, a B or better average in these courses is expected. Results of the GRE are required. Two letters of recommendation and academic transcripts are also required. The Application for Admission includes two items which ask about a student's intended area of specialization and the senior college at which a student prefers to do research. These web pages contain descriptions of each college and brief statements about faculty research interests to assist applicants in making these choices.
Admission is possible in both the fall and spring semesters.
There are no specific application deadlines, but since decisions concerning campus teaching positions are generally made in April or May, applications for the fall semester should be received early in the spring. Similarly, applications for February admissions should be received early in the fall. All students are required to pass one course each in inorganic, organic and quantum chemistry and to pass the First Level Examination which covers these three areas. Students may be exempted from any of these courses if they pass a special exemption examination which is given during the first week of classes each semester. A course in laboratory research techniques and at least two other lecture courses are also required.