Frequently Asked Questions about Graduate Studies
in
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice
- Can I apply directly to a Ph.D. program, or must I apply for
the Master's degree first?
- Can I apply for either Spring or Fall admission?
- When should I begin the application process?
- I may have some documents sent to Rice before I submit the application
forms. What will happen to them?
- If I do not have all required documents quite ready and the January
15th deadline is approaching, what should I do?
- Is there a minimum GRE score?
- What is the minimum GPA?
- How do I find out if you've received all my application materials?
- How do I find out my application status?
- When are admission decisions made and how will I find out if I'm admitted?
- What if I have other
questions?
Can I apply directly to a Ph.D. program, or must I apply for the
Master's degree first?
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering admits primarily applicants
seeking the PhD degree and students do not have to complete an
MS degree
first.
Few students interested solely in a master's degree are admitted
and only under special circumstances.
Can I apply for either Spring or Fall admission?
The Rice Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Enginering
admits graduate students for matriculation in the Fall
semester only.
The deadline
for receiving your completed application is January 15th of
the calendar year in which you wish to enter the program.
When should I begin the application process?
You should begin your application process as early as possible. The online application typically becomes available on September 15th during the calendar year prior to the year you would like to begin classes.
To make sure scores are available when admission decisions are normally
made, you should take the required GRE and, if applicable, the TOEFL test(s) at least
a few months before the January 15th deadline. Experience has shown us that you should take the test(s) no later than November to have scores available by the application deadline. You should also
request transcripts and letters of recommendation well in advance
of the deadline in order to give the senders time to send the material
to Rice.
I may have some documents sent to Rice before I submit the application
forms. What will happen to them?
All documents must be submitted online through the application. Do not send application materials or documents through the mail.
REMEMBER: Materials submitted in support of an application
are not released for other purposes and cannot be returned to
the applicant.
If I do not have all required documents quite ready and the January
15th deadline is approaching, what should I do?
Meeting the January 15th deadline is of paramount importance. In order to be considered for admission, you must submit all application materials through the online application by the deadline. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Is there a minimum GRE score?
Rice University does not have an established minimum GRE score.
However, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is a highly competitive
program and
most of our top candidates have high GRE verbal, analytical and
quantitative scores.
What is the minimum GPA?
Rice University's established minimum GPA is 3.0.
Our top candidates have demonstrated excellence in their
performance in the undergraduate programs they have completed.
Typically this means very high GPA's from former undergraduate
and, when applicable, graduate institutions.
How do I find out if you've received all my application materials?
Once you've submitted your application online, you will be sent an e-mail confirming receipt of the application. For your convenience, we have provided a checklist of required materials--as long as you included each of those items in your application, the file will be complete.
How do I find out my application status?
Due to the volume of applications we receive each year, we are not able to provide a status update beyond the message that you received when you submitted your application. We will not tell you the status of your application over the phone or via e-mail.
When are admission decisions made and how will I find out if I'm admitted?
Admission decisions are usually made by March 31st. While we appreciate that applicants who have applied to other universities often have to make a decision to accept or reject an offer from another institution, we cannot supply an early decision.
Once an admission decision has been made, you will be notified of the outcome via e-mail.
What if I have other questions?
Applicants may obtain departmental information on graduate study
by contacting Barbara Windish, the Graduate Admissions Coordinator:
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, MS 362
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
Fax: 713/348-5478
Email: blw2@rice.edu
Further information is available on our web site: http://www.rice.edu/chbe
Modified 09/09/2011
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