GRE (Graduate Record Examination) requirement. The GRE general test is required. We will not accept GRE's older than 2 years. Unofficial GRE score reports are required to be uploaded to the online application system when the reports become available. Letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required. The letters are usually written by faculty who are familiar with your work and can make an assessment of your potential for success in graduate school. Transcript. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended are required. Transcripts should be uploaded to the on-line application for faster review of applications. If you are offered admission to Rice, official transcripts will be required and can either be sent directly to the department by the institution or sealed by the institution in a signed envelope and delivered by the applicant. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test; these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Preferred scores are 95 iBT (internet-based) or 260 CBT (computer-based). Minimum required scores are 90 iBT, 250 CBT, or 600 on the paper based. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7.. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended are required. Transcripts should be uploaded to the on-line applicationfor faster review of applications. If you are offered admission to Rice, official transcripts will be required and can either be sent directly to the department by the institution or sealed by the institution in a signed envelope and delivered by the applicant. GPA requirement. The university required minimum GPA is 3.0 (B)or the equivalent