Applicants are required to submit an online application. When starting the application, applicants must choose the PhD program to which they would like to be considered. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be submitted online by the recommenders.* Applicants must also upload copies of their official transcripts (showing proof of degree(s) as applicable) from ALL institutions attended beyond secondary school and that are properly signed and authenticated. International students with degrees from universities that do not use a 4.0 scale should upload a copy of their WES converted transcript onto the index page.  The application for admission opens in August. The deadline for submission is December 1.  *We do not accept these documents coming directly from applicants.