Admission

Admission to the Materials Science Program requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). A master of science degree in not a prerequisite for application to the program.

To apply to the Materials Science Ph.D. Program:

1. Apply through the Graduate School either online, downloading forms, or by contacting them to request forms be mailed to you. Make sure you send them all of their required documents along with the application fee.

www.gradsch.wsu.edu/howtoapply.htm
509-335-1446

2. Send a copy of all materials sent to the Graduate School to:

Materials Science Program
Washington State University
PO Box 644620
Pullman, WA 99164-4620

along with the following documents:

1. Statement of Purpose
2. Three Letters of Recommendation
3. Student Interest Profile [pdf] [Word]

The Graduate School and the Materials Science Program must receive ALL of the required documents in order for your application to be considered complete. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the response time to an individual varies. The department's graduate coordinator will respond to inquiries on the status of an application.

Students currently in the US and Canada are encouraged to contact us if they wish to discuss the program prior to applying.