Unofficial transcripts from all prior institutions Three letters of recommendation GRE scores (optional but recommended for Fall 2021 Semester) Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (International Applicant's Only) The applicant's own statement of goals, aspirations, and special interests (commonly referred to as the statement of purpose and refers to the applicant's future goals and plans for applying what (s)he learns in the program. A current resume/CV Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Proof of bachelor's degree must be provided upon acceptance to the program, GRE (optional but recommended for Fall 2021 semester): The average GRE score of successful applicants is: V156, Q166 TOEFL: A minimum score of 90 is required. Minimum TOEFL requirements for international applicants are 600 (paper), 250 (computer), and 90 (IBT). The TOEFL requirement may be waived for students who have received a degree from a university where English is the official language of communication. IELTS: For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL, the minimum score is 7. The IELTS requirement may be waived for students who have received a degree from a university where English is the official language of communication.