Graduate Admissions
Applications are handled by the Graduate School and candidates apply through the online admissions system, GWAAP. The Graduate School handles all paperwork. Only when a candidate's packet is complete, i.e. application form, official transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores from ETS and application fee are received, do they release the packet to the department. Once the packet is released to the department, the departmental admissions committee evaluates the candidate and makes a recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School notifies the candidate of the decision. If accepted, international students who submitted an Official Statement of Finances form are sent an I20. If the form has not been completed, the Graduate School sends an acceptance letter saying acceptance is dependent on receiving the Official Statement of Finances form. If the candidate receives financial support from the department, we will notify the Graduate School of the amount of support and the candidate must supply an Official Statement of Finances form for the difference, if any, in order to receive an I20.
Click here for specific admissions requirements (see Admission Requirements).
Assistantships and Fellowships
The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering does offer financial support (see Fellowships/Assistantships) to outstanding students, usually through teaching and/or research assistantships. A very limited number of fellowships may also be available. Competition for support is open to all students (MS, MISE and Ph.D. and international students). All students accepted for on campus graduate studies are automatically considered for any applicable assistantships and fellowships. No separate form or application is used. There are no set requirements for financial support, but many students with excellent qualifications apply each year for a limited number of positions. GPA, standardized test scores (GRE and TOEFL), technical background and interests are considered. While a position may become available at any time, we usually make decisions for most support positions for the August-May school year in March of the previous year.
Delayed Admission
Admission to the Graduate School is good for one year; i.e. if you are admitted for Fall 2010, you may enroll anytime during the 2010-2011 academic year; Fall 2010, Spring 2011 or Summer 2011. If you wish to delay admission, please send an email so stating.
Deadlines
There are no deadlines for admission since we accept students any term and review applicants continuously. However, the process will likely take several months, so apply far enough in advance to be accepted before the term you wish to begin studies. We usually allocate financial support by mid April for fall term, so if you wish to be considered for support, your application must have completed processing by that time.
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