How to Apply to our Graduate Program

Follow the instructions below to apply to our Graduate Program for either the MS or PhD degree in Physics. Here are some important points:

1. Almost all students are admitted to the MS degree program, regardless of whether you indend that to be your terminal degree or not. Why? Because on your way to the PhD degree, you will have satisfied all requirements for the MS degree, but you cannot be awarded this degree unless you are in the MS degree program. Assuming you want the MS degree (which you do), it's easier to start out in that program. (Of course, if you intend on just getting the MS degree, this is the correct program for you all along!) The only exception will be a student who already has an MS degree or who will be applying for a fellowship that requires PhD program status.
2. While admission can occur for either the Spring or Fall semeter, we strongly recommend the Fall. GTAs will only be awarded for Fall semester starts. GRAs may be available for the Spring, but to a much smaller extent than for the Fall.

To Apply

1. Complete the online application for admission into the UAH Graduate School, and be aware of all Graduate School requirements.
2. If you desire either a teaching or research assistanship in the Department of Physics:
   
   • Complete the Graduate School's Graduate Assistantship Application, found on the same web page as the online admission application. Note that a resume is part of the Assistantship Application.
   • Arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent to the Department of Physics. The PDF form can be downloaded, completed, and returned electronically to the Department.

Deadline for Fall Admission

The Graduate School's Admission Application, Graduate Assistantship Application (if applicable), transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), financial affidavit (if applicable), and application fee must be received by the Graduate School by 15 March for you to receive full consideration.

Letters of Recommendation for an Assistantship must be received by the Department of Physics by 15 March as well.

Note that this date is earlier than the general Graduate School application deadline posted on their website.

Deadline for Spring Admission

Applications can be considered up to the Graduate School deadline.

Questions

Concerning Graduate School admission (domestic students): Ms. Kim Gray (+1-256-824-6198)

Concerning Graduate School admission (International students): Ms. Kathy Biggs (+1-256-824-6199)

Concerning Assistantships: Ms. Sharlene Bruce (+1-256-824-2482) or Ms. Dora Wynn (+1-256-824-2483).