7 Steps to a Complete Admissions Application
Step 1: Complete the Graduate School Application form online.
Note: when applying to the chemistry M.S. program, you are applying to the Graduate School at UW-Madison. See the Graduate School’s Admissions FAQ for more information. Be sure to click the submit button when the application is complete.
Step 2: Complete the “Supplemental Application”
This is available with the online Graduate School Application in Step 1. You must select “Save” after you complete this section or it will not be transmitted.
Step 3: Upload unofficial transcripts as PDFs for each institution attended in the Supplemental Application.
Universities attended as part of a study abroad program do not need to be included if the coursework is reflected on your current institution transcripts. Unofficial transcripts, accessible through student accounts via the university website, are acceptable. If you request an official transcript from the university, please print the transcript and re-create an electronic version before you add it to the supplemental application. This will remove the formatting that causes the transcript to be encrypted and unable to be viewed by the faculty.
Official transcripts are only required if you are accepted into the chemistry M.S. graduate program. The Graduate School will send you information about how to submit an official transcript.
Step 4: Submit official TOEFL test scores if native language is not English.
Institution code is 1846. You may leave the department code blank.
International students who have studied in the U.S. and completed the equivalent of two semesters of full-time graded coursework are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
Step 5: Upload a PDF attachment of your “Reasons for Graduate Study/Statement of Purpose” essay and CV.
See the Department of Chemistry Admission FAQs for more information.
Step 6: Submit contact information for three letters of recommendation.
The Graduate School contacts the recommenders using the contact information in the online application. Additional instructions for electronic submission of recommendation letters can be found here.
Step 7: Complete payment of the $75 application fee via credit card.
International students have an added $6 fee for the additional processing, for a total of $81. Information about fee waivers can be found here or at chemistry admissions FAQ.
The GRE exams (general and subject) are NOT required for admission.
Contact:
Director of Graduate Student Services:
Francisca Jofre
gradprogram@chem.wisc.edu
(608) 262-0363
Graduate Program Coordinator:
N/a
gradprogram@chem.wisc.edu