Admissions

Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, background and/or experience relevant to public health, well-articulated career goals relevant to public health, and a commitment to the health of the community.

A complete application includes official transcripts, a personal letter of application, and three letters of recommendation (preferably at least one academic letter). Submission of GRE (or MCAT, LSAT, DMAT or GMAT) scores is NOT required for full review of applications.

For preferred consideration, apply by April 1 for matriculation in the following fall semester (applications submitted after the 2nd week of July cannot be considered for fall admission). . We do not have a rolling admission. If you are a dual degree or have a very good reason to start in the spring, requests will be reviewed by the committee.

There are two steps in applying:

The application fee of $75 must be paid with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).

Required supporting materials will be uploaded with the online application:

Unofficial Transcripts from Each College or University Attended

Request official transcripts from each college or university that you have attended. Official transcripts are issued by the college/university attended and bear the impressed or colored seal of that institution. Compile all your transcripts into your packet and send to the Graduate Admissions Office in Storrs, CT. (address above). Do not open the sealed transcripts you send to the Graduate School. If you are a U.S. Citizen and attended a U.S. college or university, we ask that you wait to submit your official transcripts until you receive notification of admission. International students should request your official transcripts at the time you are applying and send them to the Graduate Admissions Office at Storrs (address above). It is suggested that foreign applicants have their transcript grades evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Unofficial transcripts are only acceptable with the online application.

IMPORTANT: The most common reason for delayed consideration of graduate school applications is missing unofficial transcripts with the online application or missing official transcripts for international applicants.

Three Letters of Recommendation

Your letters of recommendation will be uploaded to your application by your recommenders (see application for instructions). Three letters of recommendation are required. There is no specific form used for letters of recommendation.

Personal Letter of Application

This document should explain your reasons for undertaking graduate work, your ultimate plans, and how you happened to select the field in which you hope to concentrate. Details about your preparation, your strengths and weaknesses as a student, any academic honors, scholarships, or fellowships you have received, will all be helpful. The committee wants to know those things about you that cannot be expressed quantitatively. This will be uploaded onto your application.

Residence Affidavit

All applicants must complete a residence affidavit for in-state tuition status. Without this document you cannot qualify for in-state tuition rates. You can find the residence affidavit in the online application.

TOEFL Scores (International Applicants ONLY)

Students whose native language is not English must submit English proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer) is required for admissions. The TOEFL should be taken well in advance of the admission deadlines to assure consideration for the requested admit term. Copies of score reports sent to students are acceptable. The IELTS test is also acceptable. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with a speaking minimum of 27 is required. To send your TOEFL scores along with your application, please use institution code 3915; a department code is not necessary.

Official GRE Scores

Submission of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are not required.

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