How to Apply to the Graduate M.S. Program in Chemistry

6 Steps to a Complete Admissions Application

Step 1: Complete the Graduate School Application form online.

Note: when applying to the chemistry M.S. program, you are applying to the Graduate School at UW-Madison. See the Graduate School’s Admissions FAQ for more information. Be sure to click the submit button when the application is complete.

Step 2: Upload unofficial transcripts as PDFs for each institution attended in the Supplemental Application.

Universities attended as part of a study abroad program do not need to be included if the coursework is reflected on your current institution transcripts. Unofficial transcripts, accessible through student accounts via the university website, are acceptable.  If you request an official transcript from the university, please print the transcript and re-create an electronic version before you add it to the supplemental application.  This will remove the formatting that causes the transcript to be encrypted and unable to be viewed by the faculty.

Official transcripts are only required if you are accepted into the chemistry M.S. graduate program. The Graduate School will send you information about how to submit an official transcript.

Step 3: Provide proof of English proficiency.

All international degree-seeking applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. For more information on this requirement, check the English proficiency section on the Requirements for Admission page.

Step 4: Upload a PDF attachment of your “Reasons for Graduate Study/Statement of Purpose” essay and CV.

See the Department of Chemistry Admission FAQs for more information.

Step 5: Submit contact information for three letters of recommendation.

The Graduate School contacts the recommenders using the contact information in the online application. Additional instructions for electronic submission of recommendation letters can be found here.

Step 6: Complete application fee payment.

UW-Madison charges a non-refundable application fee that must be paid by credit or debit card in the online application system. In addition to the application fee, non U.S. citizens will be charged an international document processing fee. Both fees will be processed during the submission of your application. For more information, please visit the Graduate School’s Admissions page.

The GRE exams (general and subject) are NOT required for admission.