A letter from a Virginia Tech faculty member identified as the student's IPhD program advisor, describing the student's potential for success and ability to conduct independent interdisciplinary research, and expressing willingness to chair the student's advisory committee.
Letters or email messages from three or four VT faculty members willing and qualified to serve on the student's advisory committee. The committee should be comprised of faculty representing at least two colleges.
For new applicants, three letters of recommendation from faculty commenting on the student's ability to pursue an interdisciplinary doctoral degree
For new applicants, at least one example of scholarly writing (e.g., introduction and conclusion of master's thesis, published research paper)
For international students, acceptable TOEFL (iBT at least 80 total and 20 on each subtest) or IELTS (6.5) scores.
Minimum GPA: 3.5