Requirements for Domestic and International Students

An applicant for admission to The Graduate School must meet the following minimum requirements:

• An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work or work completed during the last two years of study, whichever is higher.
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (for international students, a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning).
• Recommendation of the faculty in the college or department in which the applicant wishes to study.

Departments and colleges may establish additional criteria for admission in accordance with the general guidelines established by The Graduate School. The requirements listed are minimum requirements only and do not guarantee admission to a graduate program. Applicants are evaluated with respect to University and departmental requirements and with respect to the pool of available applicants.

The University of Utah is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment.

Application Procedures

Prospective domestic and international students apply for admission to graduate study through the University Admissions Office and through the relevant department. The Application for Admission to Graduate School is available through each department and from the Admissions Office.

Because departmental requirements and deadlines vary, applicants should check with their major department in addition to making formal application for admission to The Graduate School.

Transcripts of all previous academic work, both graduate and undergraduate, must be mailed to the Admissions Office directly from each school attended. If required, letters of recommendation and results of standardized tests should be sent directly to the major department.

The admissions file, which is composed of the Application for Admission to Graduate School, all transcripts, and the application fee, must be received by the Admissions Office at least 30 days prior to the departmental deadline. When complete, the admissions file is sent to the department for an admissions recommendation.

Notification of the admission decision is made from the Admissions Office after the admissions file is reviewed for final acceptance by The Graduate School.

International students should contact the Admissions Office or refer to its web page for additional information on international student admission.

Application Fees

All domestic graduate applicants to the University of Utah are charged a $45 processing fee; international applicants are charged a $65 processing fee.

Formerly matriculated University of Utah students applying to The Graduate School for the first time pay a $45 processing fee.

Tuition and Fees

The University of Utah offers a high quality graduate education at a very affordable price. Please visit the tuition webpage for current information regarding tuition and fees. The University of Utah rates are roughly half the tuition charged by many public research universities.

Some graduate programs charge an additional tuition differential to enhance their programs. Please contact the respective department or program for additional information.

Nonresidents certified under the exchange program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) are exempt from nonresident fees when pursuing selected areas of study.

For more information, contact your academic department or

WICHE Student Exchange Program
P.O. Drawer P, Boulder, CO 80301-9752
(303) 541-0210