Application Process

You must complete a separate application for each program and pay the fee for each application. You must provide the required materials for each program. Each application requires separate letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation and materials submitted to one program will not be shared with other programs. There is no restriction on the number of programs to which a student may apply.

What is the application deadline for my program of interest? right arrow down arrow

Application deadlines vary by program. Some programs admit students every term, while others admit students only once per year. To find out when your application is due, contact the admission contact for your program of interest.

How do I pay my application fee? right arrow down arrow

The application fee is paid at the end of your application after you have submitted it. The application portal accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) or electronic checks.

Are there any admission application fee waivers? right arrow down arrow

McNair Scholars
State of Ohio STARS Scholars
GEM Scholars

These waivers will be applied automatically upon submission of those application for those who qualify.

What do I send to the program? right arrow down arrow

All materials should be uploaded to the online application. During the application, you will be told which materials are required for the program to which you are applying. Do not send any additional materials; they will not be attached to your application.

Can an applicant submit a letter of recommendation themselves on behalf of a recommender? right arrow down arrow

No - letters of recommendation need to come directly from the listed recommender on your application via a link created and sent through your online application.

I requested for test scores (GRE, IELTS, etc) to be sent to UC, when will they be noted as received on my application? right arrow down arrow

It can take up to three weeks from when you request for your test scores to be submitted from the testing agency for UC to receive your scores.

Additionally, our system uses your name to match your scores with your application. If the name you inputted for your application differs from the name on your test scores, this may cause an issue in matching the test scores to your application.

Please reach out to grad.admissions@uc.edu if you believe this may have happened.