Wsu physics graduate student handbook

The following information relates to the WSU Physics & Astronomy Department only.

For more information regarding admission to the physics department at WSU, please send an e-mail to physics@wsu.edu.

Deadlines

Fall Semester Priority Deadline: January 10th. We will continue to accept applications after this deadline but they will not be considered priority. Fall admissions considerations will begin in January.

Stipulations

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • (International students only: Have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT) or 214 (Computerized test). IELTS may be substituted if score is 7 or higher. The TOEFL score must be less than two years old at time of admission.)
  • 1. 1. GRE test scores are optional. GRE and GRE subject percentages for the General Records Exam sent through ETS. Documents to be sent Separate from Online ApplicationTo apply for an official TOEFL and/or GRE to be sent to the Graduate School at Washington State University:
          School code = 4705
       2. Letters of Recommendation can be sent to the Physics department if one or more of your references prefer mailing a letter of recommendation as a hard copy rather than fill out the official WSU online form. E-mail to physics@wsu.edu or mail to the address below. (The WSU official form for letters of recommendation will be e-mailed to each contact listed once you submit the WSU Graduate School Online Application.)

  These items should be mailed directly to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the following address:
  Attn.: Graduate Admissions
  Department of Physics and Astronomy
  Washington State University
  PO Box 642814
  Pullman, WA 99164-2814

  Suggested Preparation

  • Look over the program details, make sure this school is the right fit for you. It is also a good idea to research the professors on campus and make a list of the top candidates you would like to work with in research projects.
  • Apply for Scholarships/Financial Aid (Physics Scholarships)
  • Find Housing: Some options are provided here, but remember that ultimately you are responsible for finding your own housing.
    • Contact current grad students (or have WSU staff help you contact) to ask around for a place to live (the networking option).
    • Look on craigslist or other internet resource (beware of scams)
    • Look in newspaper ads (again, beware of scams, check out where you are going if possible)
    • Contact WSU Housing (Graduate options include Family and Graduate Housing, Single Student Apartments, and Residence Halls such as McEachern)
    • Get information for navigating the master’s program, doctorate earning, establishing Washington State Residency, and the rights and responsibilities of the Graduate Student.
    • Look over Policies and Procedures

    GPA Requirements

    Minimum grade-point average

    Admission to the Physics and Astronomy graduate program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

    International Student Procedures

    TOEFL SCORES

    Foreign students taking the TOEFL: the Graduate School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT) or 214 (Computerized test). IELTS may be substituted if score is 7 or higher. The TOEFL score must be less than two years old at time of admission.

    To apply for an official TOEFL and/or GRE to be sent to the Graduate School at Washington State University:

    School code = 4705

    Department of Physics and Astronomy code = 0802