Graduate Application FAQ
Q: What is the deadline for submitting an application to Chemistry?
International Applicants- December 15th Domestic Applicants- January 15th
Q: What are the department and institution codes?
The U-M Institution code is 1839 for GRE and TOEFL scores. You do not need to include a department code.
Q: Do I need to take the Subject GRE?
The subject GRE is not required, but we strongly encourage it.
Q: What is the required GPA?
Although there is no required minimum GPA, entering students have an average GPA of 3.5.
Q: Do I need to take the TOEFL test?
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. They are required to submit a TOEFL score unless they will graduate with a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is exclusively English. TOEFL scores are valid for two (2) years.
Q: What are the required minimum TOEFL scores?
The minimum scores needed are:
• 23 reading
• 23 listening
• 17 speaking
• 21 writing
• 84 totalApplicants who score above the minimum scores indicated above but below the following scores must take the Academic English Evaluation exam prior to class registration
• 26 reading
• 26 listening
• 23 speaking
• 27 in writing
• 102 total
Q: Can I get a fee waiver?
There are application fee waiver opportunities for US citizen and permanent resident applicants. For more information on application fee waiver eligibility and opportunities, please visit the Rackham Graduate School web site on Rackham Fee Waiver and Grants.
Q: What is an official versus unofficial transcript?
In order to be considered official, all academic records/transcripts must bear a seal and a signature in ink of an authorized official of the institution (such as the Registrar or Recorder of Records). Official documents must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic records certified by notary publics are not official. For your convenience, we offer the ability to upload unofficial transcripts within the online application.
• This transcript will be considered unofficial.
• The graduate program's admissions committee is able to make a decision based upon your submission of an electronic transcript(s).
• When submitting transcript(s) online, upload the front and back of the transcript(s).
It is your responsibility to request the release of any such records from the institutions involved. You will not be required to submit a hard copy of the transcript(s) to Chemistry. Official transcript(s) are only required to be sent to the U-M RackhamGraduate School at:
Rackham Graduate School
Attn: Transcripts/U-M ID# (if known) or Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
915 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor MI 48109-1070 .
Q: How many students apply to Chemistry each year?
During a typical application season we receive greater than 400 applications.
Q: How many students are accepted to Chemistry each year?
The Chemistry class size averages between 40-50 students per year.
Q: How many international students are accepted to Chemistry each year?
On average 20% of our incoming students are non US citizens.