Requirements
Admission is competitive and is based on the following criteria:
- Evaluation of transcripts – GPA of at least 3.0
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicant's statement of goals, including research interests
- Resume (summary of your educational background and relevant experience)
- GRE scores are not required for admissions in TMI graduate programs due to our holistic standards of admissions.
- A master's degree is required to apply for a Ph.D.
- International students - official TOEFL or IELTS scores. **Note: As of July 1, 2023, the Duolingo English Test will no longer be accepted as a test of English proficiency in graduate admissions.
Prospective students must submit their application materials through the UGA Graduate School application system for consideration.
**Inquiries about application requirements or processes should be directed to Terri Puckett, Graduate Coordinator Assistant, at Terri.Puckett@uga.edu.
Deadlines
Applications for admission and all supporting documents must be received in the Graduate School Office by the following deadlines:
Domestic applicants:
Fall semester: July 1
Spring semester: November 15
International applicants:
Fall semester: April 15
Spring semester: October 15
**The deadline for full financial aid consideration (assistantships, fellowships and scholarships) is December 10th.
**The review of applications for Fall 2026 matriculation will start after December 10th, 2024.
**The review of applications for Spring 2026 matriculation will start after October 15th, 2024.