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Frequently Asked QuestionsFOR GRADUATESQuestions about the application process:
Questions about the program/department:
Got a question you don't see here that you think is common?If you have a question you think should be answered along with other frequently asked questions about the graduate program, go ahead and send it to the webmaster. Thanks! How do I apply to the program?Before applying, you must first complete (or nearly complete) an undergraduate degree, take the GRE, and (for international students) take the TOEFL. To apply, go to the Graduate School's website at http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply/. Make sure you have fulfilled all the requirements listed on that page. What are the admission requirements for the University?The ranking of students is based on the GRE, GPA, and other application information. The Graduate School requires a GPA of 3.0 and a computer-based TOEFL score of 213 for international students, which is equivalent to an internet-based score of 80 and a paper-based score of 550. The Graduate School's minimum criteria for the verbal and quantitative areas of the GRE percentile score are 40%; however, the department may require higher percentile scores depending upon qualifications of the applicant pool. Do I have to take the GRE to apply?Yes. All applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree, taken the GRE, and (for international students) taken the TOEFL. What are the deadlines for submitting my application?The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's admission deadlines are:
Please note that these deadlines are earlier than those of the School of Graduate Studies. For more information about applying please see http://www.ece.usu.edu/grad/ admissions.php and http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply/ What application materials can you send me?None. The Graduate School no longer accepts paper applications at all. Please go to http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply/ for instructions on how to complete the online application. Please note that there is a $55 application fee for both international and domestic students. If I send you my test scores, can you tell me if I should apply?No. We cannot pre-assess applications. Our acceptances are based on the quality of the pool of applicants and the number of openings available. So you will still need to submit an application to the Graduate School. How do I apply for financial aid? Is there a separate form?All applicants are considered for financial aid. No additional form is necessary. When all of your documents are received and the application packet is complete, your application is then forwarded to the department where the ECE Graduate Committee reviews the applications for acceptance and financial awards. Can I be accepted as a PhD student without a Masters degree?No. All PhD applicants must have already completed a Masters degree. We cannot make any exceptions to this rule. What are all the required documents for applying?When you apply make sure you submit the following documents:
Please send all these documents to the School of Graduate Studies at the following address: School of Graduate Studies What graduate degrees are offered through the department?The following graduate degrees are available from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Click on any of the following links to view the requirements for the degree.
What focus areas are available?The following focus areas are currently available:
For more information or for specific inquiries, please email scott.budge@ece.usu.edu To view details on the courses for each focus area, view the Flow of Courses document. All other questions...For answers to all other questions, email ecegrad@engineering.usu.edu |