Graduate Application Instructions for Domestic Applicants
A Domestic Applicant is a US citizen or a permanent resident of the US
The deadline for the submission of all application materials for domestic applicants wishing to begin graduate studies in Fall 2014 is December 15, 2013. Early submission of complete applications is encouraged for consideration for fellowships. A complete application to the PhD program in Chemistry consists of the following:
- Texas A&M University Application on ApplyTexas.org.
Note: You will not be able to edit or update any portion of the application after submission. Please upload all the necessary materials at once. - Statement of Purpose (Answered as the Essay portion on your ApplyTexas application.)
What is a Statement of Purpose?
- Transcripts from US institutions can be submitted electronically via the SPEEDE format. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded via the Applicant Access portion of the Howdy Portal.
- Three Letters of Recommendation. Please request letters from your recommenders by using the Electronic Letter of Recommendation system (eLOR) via the Applicant Access portion of the Howdy Portal.
How do I use the eLOR System?
- GRE Scores. The Texas A&M University code is 6003 and the Department of Chemistry code is 0301.
More information about GRE scores - GRE-Chemistry score. GRE-Chemistry scores are strongly recommended for all applicants, however scores are only required of applicants with non-US undergraduate degrees or undergraduate degrees in subjects other than chemistry. Please note the limited number of GRE-Chemistry test dates.
More information about Chemistry GRE scores - CV. Please upload your CV directly via the Applicant Access portion of the Howdy Portal.
What is a CV? - Application Fee. This fee is waived for US citizens, permanent residents and international students who have completed an undergraduate degree in the US. Please choose "pay by check" to cue Admissions to waive the fee.