Admission is based on evidence of potential for advanced study. All applicants are required to submit GRE general test scores, including written assessment. The written assessment will be evaluated on an individual basis. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL test scores. Those foreign students who recently received undergraduate and/or advanced degrees in creditable U.S. academic institutions are waived the TOEFL requirement, provided they demonstrate proficiency in English communication. Preapplications are required for M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, forms are available from the address above. Applicants to the Ph.D. program in fiber science should have an M.S. degree in textile chemistry, textile science, polymer science, engineering, chemistry, physics, applied mathematics, or a similar discipline. Applicants who do not have an appropriate M.S. degree should apply to the M.S./Ph.D. program. Applicants who want to pursue studies in apparel design may be required to submit a portfolio to the Director of Graduate Studies, if their research interests involve a design component.
University minimums for the iBT version of the TOEFL are: Writing, 20, Listening, 15, Reading, 20, Speaking, 22. You must receive the minimum score on each subsection.
The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Two recommendations and recommendation forms
GRE general test
GRE writing assessment
pre-application for Ph.D. applicants, request form from field via e-mail