Graduate Program

Applying to the KU Chemistry Department Graduate Program

Application Process

Step 1: Complete the Graduate Inquiry Form for the chemistry department either as a domestic student at:

http://www.chem.ku.edu/graduate/domestic.shtml

or as an international student at:

http://www.chem.ku.edu/graduate/international.shtml

This inquiry alerts the Department that you have visited our website and are considering applying to our graduate program. Completion of this form will direct you to the link for Step 2.

Step 2: Complete the formal on-line application form at:

https://www.applyweb.com/apply/kugrad/

Once you have completed this form, the Department will be able to access the website and download your application.

Step 3: Prepare and submit all supporting documents to the Department of Chemistry (list of supporting documents and address are listed below):

Supporting documents:

  • One original transcript (required) by mail to the address below. An original transcript is required from each University or college where you earned a degree.
  • Three letters of recommendation (required) Note: recommendations may be sent electronically to slpayne@ku.edu or by mail to the address below.
  • GRE scores (highly recommended but not required) by mail to the address below.
  • Personal Statement and Resume (recommended but not required).
  • International students must also submit English proficiency scores (see below). Depending upon the exam you have taken (or are scheduled to take), the minimum score required for admission into the Graduate School is listed in the table below:
Type of Exam
Minimum score required
TOEFL (paper-based exam)
530
TOEFL (computer-based exam)

200
TOEFL iBT (internet-based exam)
20 on all sections

 

Send all documents and correspondence to:

Graduate Admissions
Department of Chemistry
University of Kansas
1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 2010 Malott Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045

Application Deadline for Academic Year 2009-2010:

 
Preferred
Submission Date
Application
Deadline

Degree Seeking

 

 
Domestic Spring 2010
Sept 1
Dec 1
Domestic Summer 2010
N/A
N/A
Domestic Fall 2010
Feb. 1
July 1
     
International Spring 2010
N/A
July 1
International Summer 2010
N/A
N/A
International Fall 2010
N/A
Feb 1

Non-Degree Seeking
Domestic Spring 2010
N/A
Dec 1
Domestic Summer 2010
N/A
N/A
Domestic Fall 2010
N/A
July 1
     
International Spring 2010
N/A
July 1
International Summer 2010
N/A
N/A
International Fall 2010
N/A
Feb 1

Contact Person:

Please contact Sonjia Payne for any questions about the application process.

Sonjia Payne
Graduate Recruiting Secretary
Tel: 785-864-4693
E-Mail:  slpayne@ku.edu