Important Dates
Admission is only open for Fall semesters. The deadlines for applications are:
- Priority deadline - January 1
- Final deadline, international students - May 1
- Final deadline, U.S. citizens and permanent residents - August 5
Document Checklist
To submit your application to the program, please prepare the following materials:
- One letter of recommendation. The letter must come from your faculty/research advisor. The letter should be submitted by your referee using the online system. The recommendation letter requirement may be waived for qualified students. Please check with the Graduate Coordinator for details.
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending. Copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review and should be uploaded onto the online application. Official transcripts will be requested if you are offered admission into our program.
- A resume/curriculum vitae that includes: a) all relevant educational, employment and research experience, b) honors and awards, and c) publications and presentations.
- A statement of purpose (maximum two pages) outlining your career goals, academic and professional interests, and any additional information that will help the admissions committee better understand your motivations and suitability for this program.
A $90 non-refundable processing fee is required for all applications. If you are a participant of one of the sponsored programs in this link, you may be eligible for a fee waiver by submitting a verification letter. Application fee waivers may be available on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who wish to inquire about a fee waiver are encouraged to contact the graduate program coordinator.
Quantum technology is an important component of this program. Students are required to have completed an undergraduate course in Quantum Mechanics (e.g., PHYS 371 or an equivalent), or a course covering the fundamentals of quantum mechanics (such as MSE 365, ECE 352, or an equivalent). If you are unsure whether you have met this requirement, please contact the graduate program coordinator.
You need a special authorization code to apply for the AMP. If you meet the requirement outlined above, email your transcript to the graduate program coordinator to obtain the code.
A limited number of scholarships may be available each year, and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible once they meet the eligibility requirements.
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