A bachelor's degree indicating satisfactory completion of a suitable program in advanced physics or a closely related field. (Students with less extensive backgrounds may be admitted conditionally while they complete undergraduate prerequisites.)
It is strongly recommended that the student submit the results of the GRE general examination at the time of application. Results are required to apply for a graduate teaching assistantship.
The subject-specific Physics GRE is not required for admission.
Two letters of recommendation are advised for all applicants and are required for a graduate teaching assistantship.
A TOEFL cumulative score of 96 is a minimum requirement for teaching assistants.
DePaul University requires that all students earn at least 80 (ibt) with no section lower than 17 on the TOEFL exam to be considered proficient. However, most graduate programs require a higher TOEFL score to be considered for admission.