The University of Toledo

Department of Physics and Astronomy: Graduate Programs

Applying to the Graduate Program

All applications are completed online, and a complete application consists of:

• The application forms for admission (online only) and (if desired) for assistantship
• Scores for the general GRE tests (University of Toledo reporting code is 1845)
• For students from non-English-speaking countries, a minimum of 213/550/80 on the TOEFL CBT/PBT/IBT (IBT strongly preferred), or the equivalent score on the IELTS (English language test not required if you would hold a US degree at entry)
• An official transcript from each university previously attended; courses should usually encompass roughly the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree in physics
• Letters of recommendation from three professors who know your potential for graduate study. The graduate school forms may be used, but please encourage your recommenders to write standard letters as well.
• An important part of your application is the statement of purpose. It should describe how your research interests within physics and astronomy would fit with those of the department. It is permissible, but not necessary, to name specific professors with whom you might want to work.

You can apply at the Graduate College's online application form. Information and application instructions are available here.

Applications for fall admission with assistantship should be complete by January 15, although later applications may be considered.

Applications materials that cannot otherwise be submitted online may be mailed to:

The University of Toledo Graduate College
University Hall 3240
Toledo, OH 43606-3390

Physics & Astronomy Graduate Program Correspondence and Information:

Bo Gao
Professor of Physics and Chair, Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Mail Stop 111
The University of Toledo
Toledo OH 43606
419.530.3874

bo.gao <@> utoledo.edu