Apply to our graduate program
Application Requirements for Ph.D./M.S. Programs
- Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names and email addresses of your letter writers in the application portal.
- Resume. Please include your contact information. Do not include your social security number or any other secure information.
- Personal statement (1-2 pages, no smaller than 11 point font). Describe your research interests and goals for graduate school, previous research experience, and Temple faculty/research areas of interest to you.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All applicants (domestic and international) should follow the instructions for submitting official transcripts in the "Colleges Attended" section of the Application under Academic History.
- International Applicants: If your institution only distributes electronic transcripts, official foreign transcripts can be sent directly from the issuing school (not from the applicant) to cst.transcripts@temple.edu. If transcripts are not issued in English, a copy of a certified English translation must be included.
- All applicants: Unofficial transcripts can be sent to chemgrad@temple.edu to expedite the review process. However, applicants will not be admitted until official transcripts are received.
- Application fee. Students with a demonstrated financial need may apply for a fee waiver.
- Additional requirements for international students:
- TOEFL test results (unless your Bachelors degree was obtained in the United States).
- At least 575 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or 88 internet-based
- Other tests such as the IELTS (minimum score 6.5) or PTE (minimum score 53) may be substituted for the TOEFL
- see https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants for more information
- For information about transcripts please visit https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants
- TOEFL test results (unless your Bachelors degree was obtained in the United States).
- Please note: Temple Chemistry no longer requires GRE scores (neither the General Exam nor the Chemistry Exam) as part of the application for admission to the Ph.D. and M.S. programs.
Application Process
Upon entering the application portal, find the program of interest (e.g. Chemistry Ph.D.) and use the "+" sign to add that program to your application.
The application has four sections: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials. Please note that there are separate tabs under the Program Materials section for uploading your personal statement and entering the names of your recommendation writers.
Questions? Send us an email (chemgrad@temple.edu) and we will be happy to help!
The application has four sections: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials. Please note that there are separate tabs under the Program Materials section for uploading your personal statement and entering the names of your recommendation writers.
Questions? Send us an email (chemgrad@temple.edu) and we will be happy to help!
Deadlines
For full consideration, applications should be received by December 15 for fall admission (January 1 for international applicants). Applications received after these dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applications for spring admission should be received by September 15 (August 1 for international applicants). Spring admission is rare as our coursework is designed to start in the fall semester and thus spring admission is only considered in exceptional circumstances.
Applications for spring admission should be received by September 15 (August 1 for international applicants). Spring admission is rare as our coursework is designed to start in the fall semester and thus spring admission is only considered in exceptional circumstances.