Applying
About the Program
Post-Application
Q. What is required to apply for graduate
study at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
The following are general guidelines for successful admission into
the Ph.D. program in Nanoscale science:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science or engineering
field relevant to nanoscale science is required for admission to
full standing in the Ph.D. Nanoscale Science.
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or, if the
applicant is currently enrolled in a graduate program or has earned
a master’s degree, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in
a relevant science or engineering master’s program.
- Admission to the program will require strong scores on the verbal,
quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination,
GRE. The GRE is a required part of the application package.
- Three strong letters of recommendation, at least two of which
must come from faculty in the applicant’s current or previous
academic program. All letters should be written by individuals in
a position to judge the applicant’s likely success in a Ph.D.
level program. Letters should address the applicant’s suitability
for a Ph.D. program and ability to complete the program in a timely
fashion.
- Admission to the program of students who are not native English
speakers will require strong scores on the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL
exam is a required part of the application for non-native English
speakers.
Q. What documents must be submitted for consideration?
The UNC Charlotte application for graduate admission form along with
official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended,
an official copy of your GRE scores *** (verbal, quantitative, and
analytical), Three letters of recommendations, your statement of purpose
(an essay that addresses professional goals and motivations for pursuing
the degree, suitability for the program, and career goals following
the program) and TOEFL scores all must be submitted and received before
you application is considered for admission.
***Scores must be received directly from the Educational Testing
Service (ETS). For further information, contact ETS at gre-info@ets.org
or http://www.gre.org.
Q. What are your minimum GRE score requirements?
We do not have a minimum GRE score requirement but where an individual
may be weak in one area we they should be stronger in another.
Q. What do you look for in an applicant?
We look at an applicant’s entire application package. This
includes three strong letters of recommendation; a strong research
background and a broad education experience (e.g., a major in Chemistry
with a minor in Math or Biology or dual major in biology and physics
or an engineering major with a strong chemistry background…)
along with GRE scores and GPA.
Q. Do I have to take the GRE?
Yes. Please see the above admission requirements section.
Q. What is UNC Charlotte’s Institution
Code for the GRE/TOEFL?
The UNC Charlotte’s Institution Code is 5105.
Q. How can I obtain an admissions application
to Graduate School?
Instructions, Deadlines, and Forms for Applying to Graduate School
can be found at the following site: http://www.uncc.edu/gradmiss/p_app_instructions.html.
Q. What is the application fee and can it
be waived?
The application fee is $55.00 and it must be received before your
application can be review for consideration.
Q. I have (or am currently) attending a graduate
program, can I transfer credits?
Students who have taken graduate coursework but have not earned a
graduate degree may transfer up to six semester hours of coursework.
Students who have earned a Master’s degree may transfer up to
30 semester hours.
Q.How much does
it cost to attend Graduate School at the UNC Charlotte?
Finances are a major concern for many graduate students. Most
graduate students are supported through assistantships and tuition
waivers. Although some students have strong financial support
from their family or government, most need to plan carefully for their
graduate student years. You can find a detailed list of the fellowships,
scholarships, grants, and internships available to you on the following
website http://www.uncc.edu/finaid/index.htm.
Additionally, the UNC Charlotte offers a detailed break down of tuition
and related fees http://www.finance.uncc.edu/Tuition_and_Fees.htm
that might be useful when budgeting your finances.
Q. What types of graduate funding is available?
Graduates students are supported by competitive assistantships and
tuition waivers. Please see the following website for more information;
http://www.uncc.edu/gradmiss/gs_funding_and_fellowships.html.
Q. What financial assistance other than
fellowships and assistantships are available to graduate students?
You can find a detailed list of the fellowships, scholarships, grants,
and internships available to you on the following website http://www.uncc.edu/finaid/index.htm.
Q. Are there required placement exams?
Students will be administered a General Science Proficiency Exam
(GSPE) for the purpose of ensuring that students possess a working
knowledge of the material needed to master concepts in nanoscale science.
The exam will cover introductory material in chemistry, physics, and
mathematics (including calculus). It will be administered three times
per year, August, January and May and students are expected to take
the GSPE each time it is offered until they pass it.
Q. How does and applicant prepare for the
GSPE?
The web page for the Ph.D. in Nanoscale Science contains detailed
information about the exam, including a list of topics to be covered
and sample questions, to assist students in preparing for the exam.
Q. If I meet the required deadlines, when
can I expect to receive a decision?
Admission to the UNC Charlotte’s Nanoscale Science Ph.D. program
is necessarily a selective process. Prospective students will ordinarily
meet the minimum requirements outlined above. The earlier your application
is complete and forwarded to the graduate committee for consideration
the sooner you will receive a decision. For the Fall 2007 class
we will not have an application deadline.
Q. Can you send me a catalog and/or program
information?
Catalogs are no longer being printed and mailed but you can visit
our website to view the catalog online http://www.uncc.edu/gradmiss/gs_catalog.html
however, we can mail you more information regarding our program. Please
email your request to Caroline Kennedy cekenned@email.uncc.edu
your request and please include your name and address.
Q. I would like to tour UNC Charlotte.
Do you have tours for Graduate Students?
Yes, Campus tours are available through the Graduate School. Please
contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (704.687.3366). You may
also schedule a visit through the program director by contacting Caroline
Kennedy at cekenned@email.uncc.edu.
We also offer a virtual tour of our campus. Please visit the site
listed below.
Virtual Tour of UNC Charlotte: http://www.uncc.edu/admissions/tour/index.html
Campus Map:http://www.uncc.edu/map.htm
Q. I have already requested information
and have not received it yet?
Please email us at cekenned@email.uncc.edu
and we will check on your request to ensure you receive the information
requested.
Q. What departments are involved in this
interdisciplinary program?
The Department’s of Chemistry, Physics and Optical Science,
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, Electrical and Computer
Engineering and Biology, though the program will be administered out
to the Department of Chemistry.
Q. Where can I get more information about
the various departments involved in the Nanoscale Science program
at the UNC Charlotte?
Start your search by browsing the department websites by consulting
the Nanoscale Science web page;http://nanoscalescience.uncc.edu
which contains department contact information and links to various
department and researcher web pages.
Q: Can I view the Academic Calendar online?
Yes, it is available at http://www.provost.uncc.edu/AcademicCalendars
Q: I have already requested information.
Why have I not received it yet?
Please email us at cekenned@email.uncc.edu
and we will check on your request to ensure you receive the information
requested.
Q. What is the status of my admissions
application?
Please visit the following site for more information:
https://www.uncc.edu/gradmiss/Secure/ODS/GradAppStatus/GradAppStatus.asp.
Q. Can I change my application after I
have submitted it?
Once you have submitted your application online and you decide that
you would like change your application to another program you will
need to submit a new application and a new statement of purpose to
the Graduate School.
Q: What is the deadline for applying to
the program?
Being that this is the first year that the program is getting off
the ground we will be accepting applications beginning now until all
the positions are filled. On a normal academic year, most graduate
programs begin recruiting the summer and autumn months. Due to the
time required for processing international applications, applicants
applying for fall semester are strongly encouraged to complete the
online application and send your official transcripts and GRE scores
to the Office of Graduate Admissions as soon as possible. Applications
received after this date will be processed as soon as possible but
significant delays may result.
If you do not see your question and or answer listed here
please contact Caroline Kennedy at cekenned@email.uncc.edu.
