Requirements for Admission to a CNSE Graduate Program

Admission to all CNSE graduate programs requires an earned Baccalaureate degree or equivalent in the physical, chemical, biological, or computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of a maximum of 4.0) is strongly recommended.

To be considered for admission, qualified individuals must submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• A complete UAlbany Application for Degree Graduate Study
• Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education
• An official score report for the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE)*. The institutional code for UAlbany is 2532. Because CNSE evaluates all elements of an individual's application, minimum required scores are not identified.
• Minimum of three complete recommendations for graduate study from past instructors, mentors, advisors, or managers who are able to assess the applicant's potential for success in graduate education and research
• A statement of background and goals describing one's motivation for graduate study in the selected program
• Current résumé
• Complete UAlbany Graduate Assistant / Fellowship Application (All applicants submitting a complete UAlbany Graduate Assistant / Fellowship Application will be considered for full-time research assistantships and tuition scholarships.  Funding is not guaranteed with admission.)
• Appropriate application fee

International Applicants are required to submit the following additional materials:

• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit an official score report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) demonstrating a minimum score of 100 (internet based), 250 (computer-based or 600 (paper-based). The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for UAlbany is 2532.
• Complete financial affidavit form with appropriate certifications

*Submission of GRE scores is required for applicants to the MS-MBA program.  Submission of GRE scores for applicants to the MS and PhD programs is strongly recommended.

IMPORTANT WEB LINKS:

• Application forms may be accessed and downloaded at:  http://www.albany.edu/graduate/forms.shtml#download
  
  
• For general information pertaining to the application process, please see the Graduate Admissions Web site at: http://www.albany.edu/graduate/
  
  
• For detailed curriculum information, program requirements, and course descriptions, please view the Graduate Bulletin at: http://www.albany.edu/grad/school_nanosciences_nanoengineering.html
  
  
• Any remaining questions or inquiries should be directed to the CNSE Office of Student Services at: dansmith@uamail.albany.edu