Your Graduate
Application
Updated 2020-November 19
Meg Drakos
Director of Graduate Admissions
meg.drakos@uconn.edu
Meet the Admissions Team!
TOPICS
The University of Connecticut
Application Requirements
– Grad School vs. Program Requirements
– Transcripts and GPA guidance
Your Application
– Section by Section!
Submitting Your Application
– Reviewing for Completion
– Application Fees & Waivers
What Happens After Submission?
– Next Steps & Timeline
– Application Status Page
Questions?
THE UNIVERSITY
OF CONNECTICUT
TOP
25
Public U.S.
University
14
Schools &
Colleges
8,433
Graduate
Student
Enrollment
9,620
Full-time
Faculty
From the quality of our faculty and research facilities,
to graduate student support both financially and
academically, UConn programs are competitive
across graduate school rankings.
Highlights
Public flagship land-grant research
university
UConn’s main campus at Storrs is midway
between Boston and New York City.
New state of the art recreation center
Jorgenson Theater
NCAA Division 1 Sports Teams
UConn's robust innovation pipeline
spans disciplinary lines to address real-
world challenges and unleash the
solutions of tomorrow.
Multiple programs. Multiple Campuses.
One UConn Graduate Community.
17 graduate degrees
88 research and professional practice fields of study
6 professional degree programs.
International students from 85 countries.
53%
Female
21%
Minority
(U.S.)
25%
International
Which program is right for me?
• Consider your interests, motivations and career goals.
Some careers require an advanced degree for certification
or to practice.
• Talk to faculty and graduate students doing research in
your areas of interest.
• Consider the differences in a Master’s, Doctoral, or a
certificate programs.
View all UConn Graduate Programs at grad.uconn.edu/programs/.
Contact the program or fill out their inquiry form.
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
Online Application
Non-refundable $75 (USD) application fee
Academic Transcripts
Minimum Grade-Point Average (GPA)
Proof of English Proficiency
Information on the application fee and fee waivers will be
presented in the Submitting Your Application section.
Graduate School
Requirements
Transcripts
• Degree equivalent with a U.S. Four-year Bachelor’s Degree
• Unofficial transcripts uploaded before application submission
• Official transcripts must be received by The Graduate School after an offer of
admission is accepted. Please do not send official transcripts at the time of
application submission.
More information on transcripts will be presented in the Your Application
and the What Happens After Application Submission sections.
Graduate School Requirements
Undergraduate GPA criteria
• A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate careeror
• A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or
• Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate year (3.5 or better).
Graduate GPA criteria
• A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better for all graduate coursework.
Even if your Undergraduate GPA meets criteria, for any graduate courses completed,
your transcripts must meet the Graduate GPA Criteria.
Graduate School Requirements
Even if your Undergraduate GPA meets criteria, for any graduate courses completed,
your transcripts must meet the Graduate GPA Criteria.
Tests of English Accepted
More information on test scores will be presented in the
Your Application section.
Test
Minimum Overall Score
Duolingo 100
IELTS 6.5 overall band score
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 53
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) 79
TOEFL Old Paper-based Test (PBT) 550
TOEFL “New” Paper-based Test (PBT) 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and
Writing sections
Graduate School Requirements
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of English Proficiency Waivers
1. International applicants whose primary language is English. A primary language is defined as a
language used to communicate since childhood.
2. International applicants who have received a degree from an international post-secondary
institution whose language of instruction for the entire degree is English.
3. International applicants who have completed one year or more of full-time coursework at a post-
secondary institution in the United States (30 credits undergraduate work or 18 credits graduate
level work). The total amount of academic work completed must be officially graded by the
registrar of that institution and have a cumulative GPA value of 3.0 or higher.
The waiver will be applied 1-2 days
after an application is submitted.
Graduate School Requirements
May be required by the program:
• Letters of Recommendation
• GRE, GRE Subject, or GMAT Test Scores
• Personal Statements or Other Essays
• Writing Samples
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of Licensure / Certifications
Your application will prompt you for any program requirements.
Contact the program for details on program requirements.
Program Requirements
YOUR APPLICATION
Can I apply to more than one program?
Yes, students can apply to as many programs as
they wish at one time.
You will need to start a new application for each
program for which you are applying.
Each application will have it’s own individual requirements and deadlines,
including a $75 (USD) non-refundable application fee. Contact the
program for more information.
Can I apply to a new program, while already
studying in a different UConn program?
Yes, you can be in a current graduate program and apply
to a Certificate, Master’s or PhD program.
If you are admitted to an additional Master’s or PhD
program, that is not already in the same field of study, The
Graduate School will require approval from your current
advisor, as well as your new advisor.
If approval is required to be in two programs at the same time, The Graduate
School will contact you after you have accepted admission into the new program.
• Instructions
• Personal Background
• Intended Program
• Enrollment Details*
• Program-specific Pages *
• Experience
• Academic History
• Test Scores
* This section is only available to certain applicants.
• Employment
• Essays & Documents *
• Residency *
• Recommendations
• Surveys
• Graduate Supplemental
• Signature
• Review
Application Sections
Names
– Legal, Preferred, Former
Contact Information
– Permanent and Mailing
Address
– Email
– Telephone Number
Biographical
– Birthdate, Federal
Reporting, Languages
Citizenship
– Visa Information, if
applicable
– Race/Ethnicity (Optional,
for Federal Reporting), if
US Citizen
This information will carry over to any other application you submit.
Instructions
Personal Background
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Program-Specific
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Required
Personal Background
Level of Study
Academic Areas
Program
Concentration (if applicable)
Area of Interest/Research (if applicable)
Campus
Entry Term
You can view your program’s Academic Area on http://grad.uconn.edu/programs/
Required
Intended Program
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
This section will only show for certain programs. Not all fields
are shown to all programs.
• Program-specific enrollment details
– E.g., Cohorts, Tracks, and Dual Degree Designations
• Funding
• Advisors
• English Proficiency Waivers
• Prior Authorization to Submission
Enrollment Details
Required, if shown.
Instructions
Intended Program
Program-Specific
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Enrollment Details
Can I receive a Graduate Assistantship (GA)?
What is a GA?
• An assistantship is awarded to a graduate student who provides
teaching (Teaching Assistantship: TA) or research (Research
Assistantship: RA) support to the University that is a part of
his/her academic program.
• In recognition of this support, the tuition and a portion of health
care (but not fees) are provided by the grant/contract funding
agency or through the University.
Applying and Receiving a GA
• Not all programs award Graduate Assistantships.
• Indicate your interest in a GA award within the application.
• You will be notified about GA awards separate from your program.
Contact your program for information on other financial resources
which may be available for you.
Can I be considered for a Fellowship?
Types of Fellowships
– Doctoral applicants may be able to apply for consideration to
the Harriott or Jorgensen Fellowships.
– Masters applicants may be able to apply for consideration to
the Crandall Fellowship.
– Only Fall entry terms
Requesting Consideration
• You will be able to request consideration after submitting your
application.
• Applicants to Harriott and Jorgensen fellowship must submit a
diversity statement.
We will be holding an infosession specifically about these
Fellowships in the coming months. Watch your email!
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Only shows to applicants to certain programs
– E.g., Accounting, Nursing, MFA, SLH, Statistics
Consider all fields required
Program-Specific
Contact your program for details on program requirements.
Required, if shown.
Program-Specific
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
UConn Experience (If applicable)
• Current UConn Student
• Current Level of UConn study
• Current Program
Military Experience
Only for certain programs:
Areas of Expertise
Course History
If you are a current UConn student (e.g., UG, Grad, or Non-degree),
make sure you indicate this information to the Academic History section.
Experience
Required
Experience
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Please add an institution for all schools/courses you
have attended after high school.
Upload a copy of unofficial transcript for each
institution you list. This is required for submission.
If you have not yet completed your degree, please
upload your most up-to-date unofficial transcript.
Academic History
Required
Academic History
Tips for Academic History
• If you don’t find your institution in the list, try searching with
abbreviations and partial names.
• Official transcripts are only required to be sent if you are
admitted to the program and accept the offer of admission.
• Indicate the degree you received or are pursuing.
– “No degree-None” option is available for those in a non-degree-seeking
program, or those who have completed coursework but did not receive a
degree.
– Do not select “No degree-None”, if you are currently in a degree seeking
program, but have yet to receive the degree.
For applicants who attended international institutions
• Provide transcript in both English and in the University’s
language.
• Individual/yearly mark sheets are required for applicants
whose courses and grades are not listed on their transcript.
• If your transcripts do not yet reflect a complete degree for a
program you are currently in, please upload a copy of your
most up-to-date transcripts to your application.
Tips for current UConn students and alumni
• UConn is listed as “University of Connecticut”
• Official UConn transcripts are not required for matriculation.
However, you will need to upload an unofficial transcript to
submit your application.
• If you are currently enrolled in a graduate or
non-degree program you MUST include this and upload
unofficial transcripts for the courses you have already
completed.
List of Institutions
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Academic History
Academic History
Credit Hours:
It is optional to provide “Credit Hours”, however this information can usually be found listed on domestic/ US
transcripts, next to the final calculated GPA. It may be labeled “Earned Credit Hours”, “Credit hours”, “or “Overall
Credit Hours Earned”. International transcripts may not show credit hours.
Add Institution Details
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Submit Transcript for Institution
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Test scores may be required, but they do not need be received in order
to submit the application.
English Proficiency
– Required for admission to The Graduate School if:
• English is not your primary language.
• Medium of instruction for your degree obtained was not in
English
– Tests accepted: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE
Program-specific
– Refer to the program website for their requirements
– Includes: GRE, GRE Subject, and GMAT
Available
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Test Scores
Test Scores
Tips for Test Scores
Although not required for application submission, if you will be
required to submit an official test score, self-reporting your
scores before application submission is encouraged. However
verified scores are required.
Test
Send to (Code)
GRE
3915 (UConn)
3931 (UConn Health Center)
GMAT
Request
scores sent to UConn, directly from testing company
TOEFL
3915
IELTS/PTE
Request
scores sent to UConn, directly from testing company
Duolingo
Request
scores sent to UConn, directly from testing company
Are you waiving the GRE?
• GRE test scores are a program requirement.
They are not required for admission by The Graduate
School.
• Many programs have revisited their GRE requirement
and are now not requiring or providing waivers for GRE
test scores. Some programs still require them.
If a test score is required for your program, that requirement will appear on your
checklist on the Application Status Page after you submit your application.
Visit the program website or contact the
program for clarification on GRE requirements.
Information may be required by your program
Available
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Employment
Employment
Only available for applicants to certain programs.
Documents required by your program could include:
– Resume or CV
– Personal Statement
– Additional Essays
– Writing Sample or Research Writing Sample
– Papers or Publications
– Corporate Sponsorship Agreement
Upload a .DOC or .PDF
Required, if shown.
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Essays & Documents
Essays & Documents
Contact the program for details on program requirements.
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
• Used to determine Connecticut residency for tuition.
• If you are applying to a fee-based program, you will not be shown or
required to fill out the Residency section.
• Residency determination will be available in the matriculation letter.
• Options:
– I am a resident of Connecticut
– I am not a resident of Connecticut
– I am eligible for New England Regional Status
– I am not certain of my residence status
Residency
Required, if shown
Residency
Tips for Residency Section
• If your state of legal residence is in New England, and the
program you've been admitted to is not offered by any
public university in your home state, you may be eligible for
New England Regional Status.
• If you are a member or spouse of a member of the U.S.
Armed Forces, and you are claiming Connecticut
residency, upload a copy of your military orders indicating
your duty station.
• If you are not emancipated from your legal guardian, you
will be required to fill out information about your legal
guardian.
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
• Not all programs require letters of recommendation.
• You must indicate the number of recommenders required by your
program, at minimum, in order to submit your application.
• Your letters of recommendation do not need to be received in order
to submit your application.
• Recommenders are emailed and prompted to upload a document
containing their letter of recommendation.
Recommendations
Required, if shown.
Recommendations
Refer to your program’s requirements to determine
how many recommenders you must add.
Tips for Recommendations section
• Your recommenders will only be contacted when you select to
“Send to Recommender”.
• You will be able to “Send to Recommender” again after
application submission.
• It is possible to import a letter of recommendation from another
UConn graduate application.
Your program may require references from specific types of recommenders
(e.g., research, personal, etc.). Contact your program for more information
on what they require.
Adding Recommenders
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
This information is not used for admission decisions
How Have You Heard About Us?
Organization Affiliations & UConn Partnerships
– If you are affiliated with the following, please indicate this here.
• ASHA EdFund, IRT, LSAMP, Math Alliance, MARC
Scholars, GEM Consortium, PhD Project, McNair Program,
UConn University Scholars
– Indication of certain organization affiliations may require an
uploaded proof of verification
Surveys
Optional, but encouraged
Surveys
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
This information is not viewable by the program’s review committee.
You will only be required to upload a statement document
if you answer the questions provided with a Yes.
Graduate Supplemental
Required
Graduate Supplemental
Submitting
Your Application
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Signature
Required
Signature
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
Required fields or errors on your application
– Red Text
– Must be resolved before you can submit
Potential problems with your application
– Orange Text
– Optional elements flagged for your convenience
– You may submit your application even if you have these
Finalizing your application will indicate submission. However, your
application submission is not complete until you fulfill the ($75 non-
refundable) application fee requirement.
Review
Required
Review
If the final application submission deadline for your program has passed,
you will see this in the Review section.
Review Section
Instructions
Intended Program
Enrollment Details
Experience
Academic History
Test Scores
Employment
Essays & Documents
Residency
Recommendations
Surveys
Graduate Supplemental
Signature
Review
Personal Background
Program-Specific
• You will not be able to submit an application after the application
submission deadline date.
• Your program may have an earlier deadline than the dates indicated
by The Graduate School
– Please refer to your program’s website for deadline information.
• View The Graduate School’s dates at
grad.uconn.edu/admissions/requirements
Submission Deadlines
• After finalizing your application, you will be directed to the
Submit Payment page.
• Tips for submitting payment are available on the page before
continuing to submit your payment.
• The $75 (USD) application fee is non-refundable.
• You must fulfill the application fee requirement for every
application you submit.
Application Fee
Do I qualify for an application fee waiver?
If you qualify for an application fee waiver, you will not be
directed to the Submit Payment page.
The Graduate School does not waive the fee due to financial
hardship.
View all application fee waiver reasons at
grad.uconn.edu/admissions/application-fee-waivers/
After submission, if you believe you qualify for a fee waiver,
contact gradadmissions@uconn.edu.
After Submitting
Application Review
– Manage your application via your Application Status Page.
– If you are missing any requirements for application review, you will receive emails with
further details.
Decision
– You will receive an email prompting you to login to your Application Status Page to view your
decision letter.
– If you are admitted, you must reply using the Reply to Offer form and submit any enrollment
deposits, if applicable.
Matriculation
– If you accept your offer, you will be required to fulfill matriculation requirements (e.g. Official
Transcripts).
– If you decide to attend UConn, know that we’ll do everything we can to support you
throughout your academic career.
Next Stages
Displays the status of your application items
– Received, Awaiting, Waived
Application Checklist
– Transcripts (unofficial/copies and official)
– English Proficiency
– Recommendations
Program Requirements Checklist
– Contact your program for any questions about items on this checklist
Checklists
Application Status Page
If you have a question about letters of recommendation,
please contact your program.
When should I submit my Official
Transcripts?
You may send your Official Transcripts at any
time.
Official transcripts are only required to be sent to
The Graduate School if a student has been
admitted and has accepted admission.
How do I submit my Official Transcripts?
By mail:
The Graduate School
Nathan L. Whetten Graduate Center
438 Whitney Road Extension, U-1152
Storrs, CT 06269-1152
Electronically:
– Official transcripts cannot be scanned. They can be
sent by email from the institution to
gradadmissions@uconn.edu.
More details and official transcripts delivery options will be sent to you,
if you are admitted and accept admission.
What if I only have one set of original
transcripts or degree certificates?
International applicants, or applicants who have
international transcripts, and who only have one set
of original transcripts or degree certificates, may
use our international transcript cover sheet to
send their original, official documents.
These documents will be returned to you.
You can notify, edit, add, or exclude recommenders, as long as your
recommendation requirements have not been fulfilled.
A link to re-visit the Recommendations Page appears below the
Application Checklist.
Recommenders
Application Status Page
If you need to make changes to recommenders after all letters have been
received, please contact your program.
Appears below Checklists.
Common uploaded materials include:
– TOEFL Waiver Letter, Unofficial/Copies of Transcripts
Uploading Materials
If you need to submit a new document to fulfill a program requirement (e.g. essays),
please contact your program.
Application Status Page
Account Tools
– Change Email Address
– Change Password
– Application Email Notifications
– Logout
Supplemental Forms
– Request to Defer
– Request to Withdraw
– Request for Late Arrival
Fellowship Consideration Requests
– Available only for applications to certain programs for Fall
entry terms.
Account & Forms
Application Status Page
When will I receive my admission decision
notification?
Timeline:
– Once your application materials are received, your application
will be reviewed by the program.
– Once the program reaches a decision on your application it
will be reviewed by The Graduate School.
– After final review by The Graduate School, an official decision
will be released.
You should receive an email notifying you of a decision. To
view your decision letter and take any next steps, login to
your Application Status Page.
For questions about application review timelines, decisions, and offers of financial
support, contact your program directly. Review timelines vary by program.
When should I apply for an I-20/DS-2019?
For applicants requiring a student visa issued by UConn.
If you are admitted, there will be information in your
admission letter on how to apply for an I-20/ DS-2019.
You can apply as soon as you are admitted and receive
your NetID credentials.
Visit UConn’s International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS)
website at isss.uconn.edu/, for FAQ and up-to-date information.
If I am admitted and COVID-19 delays my
study plans, what options are available for
me?
For incoming students facing this difficult dilemma, The
Graduate School offers three options:
– Defer your application
– Withdraw your application from consideration
– Request permission for a late arrival
Details on deferring, withdrawing, and late arrival are
available within the forms on your Application Status Page.
For more information about UConn’s response to coronavirus and current status,
visit reopen.uconn.edu and uconn.edu/public-notification/coronavirus/.
Thank
you!
