Chemistry @ IU :: Admission

Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Admission

Domestic Students

Complete the online application.
A 300-500 word Personal Statement regarding your current goals, plans for your professional career, and reasons for selecting a field of study. This can be uploaded when applying online.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your ability to do scholarly work. Select three persons who are familiar with your academic abilities and potential and ask each to complete one of the recommendation forms. (We suggest that you follow up with your letter writers approximately two weeks after you ask them to write. Admission decisions are often delayed solely due to missing reference letters.)
A list stating your teaching, research, and/or industrial experiences; a publications list, if available; and any college or professional honors and awards. You may attach a resume if you like. Be sure to include your name on any attachments.
One copy of the official transcript(s) of all previous college and university work, documenting each course taken and all degrees awarded. (Applicants must submit an official transcript from each college and university attended. An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the original seal of the issuing institution. Transcripts should be mailed directly by a registrar to the program to which the application is being sent or given to the applicant by the registrar in a sealed and signed envelope and then submitted to the graduate program by the applicant along with the other application materials.)
Graduation from a recognized four-year college, university, or institute of technology.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
The general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. At this time the subject section of the Graduate Record Examination is not required, however if time permits we do suggest that you take this exam.
$50 application fee. You will pay this fee at the time you submit your online application.
NOTE: Students transferring from another university or program will additionally require a letter of recommendation from their current faculty advisor.

Complete the online application, then send all supporting materials to:

Graduate Office
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry Building Room C121
Indiana University
800 E Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-7102
Phone: (812) 855-2069; (800) 227-2158 (US only)
Fax: (812) 855-8300

We will process your application only after the online application has been submitted and supporting materials are received.

Social Security Numbers

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Indiana Code 4-1-8, applicants for admission and enrolled students are advised that the requested disclosure of their Social Security numbers is voluntary. Students who do not provide the University with their Social Security number will be assigned a special nine-digit number. This number or the Social Security number will be used: a) to identify such student records as applications for admission, registration and course enrollment documents, grade reports, transcript requests, certification requests, and permanent academic records; and b) to determine eligibility, certify school attendance, and report student status. A student who wishes to apply for federal or state grants, loans, or other financial aid programs is required to supply a Social Security number. No student's Social Security number will be disclosed to individuals or agencies outside Indiana University except in accordance with the Indiana University Policy on Student Records.

International Students

Complete the online application.
A 300-500 word Personal Statement regarding your current goals, plans for your professional career, and reasons for selecting a field of study. This can be uploaded when applying online.
The general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. At this time the subject section of the Graduate Record Examination is not required, however if time permits we do suggest that you take this exam.
Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report.A minimum score of 600 on the paper test, 250 on the computer test, or 100 on the internet based test is required.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your ability to do scholarly work. If you are transferring from another US institution, two letters must come from the current US institution.One of these letters must come from your research advisor.No exceptions will be made.If you cannot provide the required references, your application will not be considered.
Official and complete academic records from each institution attended.You must send one set of your documents in the original language and one set of the documents translated into English.See pages 5-6 of the International Graduate Application for Admission booklet for more information on the documents required.
A list stating your teaching, research, and/or industrial experiences; a publications list, if available; and any college or professional honors and awards. You may attach a resume if you like. Be sure to include your name on any attachments.
Application fee of US $60.00. You will pay this fee at the time you submit your online application. No fee waivers are granted.
Evidence of financial support, such as a letter from your bank, if you indicate that you can attend without financial support or with only partial support.
Make a photocopy of the academic records, Statement of Purpose, and any other forms you send in.Staple or clip this set of materials together and submit them along with the originals.

Complete the online application, then send all supporting materials to:

We will process your application only after the online application has been submitted and supporting materials are received. International student applications and supporting documents must be received by the Graduate Office no later than December 1. This is due to stringent document processing deadlines.

English Proficiency

All non-native English speakers who wish to be considered for financial aid of any type must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency by earning a score of at least 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer test) on the TOEFL.

To be eligible for a teaching assistantship, it is imperative that international students whose native language is not English demonstrate competency in written and spoken English.Therefore, we strongly recommend that you take the Test of Spoken English (TSE) examination as well as the TOEFL.

Financial Aid

Each year, the Chemistry Department is able to offer financial aid in the form of a tuition remission and monthly stipend to several international students.Students earn their financial aid by serving as either teaching or research assistants. Competition for these packages is extremely fierce and excellent spoken English skills are essential.In a typical year, only a few applicants from a pool of 200-300 international students receive financial aid. If you are admitted to the program, your acceptance letter will describe in detail any financial award the department is able to make.

Office of International Admissions

The Office of International Admissions also provides information on the application process for international graduate students.This advice will assist you greatly in the application process.

Decisions on Admission

Applicants will be notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee as soon as possible.In a typical year, final notifications are sent out by late April.

You may check the status of your application at any time by sending email to the Chemistry Graduate Office at chemgrad@indiana.edu. Before you email, please consider the time necessary for routing application materials.

Students who are accepted into the Graduate Program are invited to attend our recruiting weekend event held in March or April. We encourage you to visit our Department and our campus to get a first-hand look at the outstanding opportunities here. During the weekend event, students will be given an overview of the curriculum and requirements, meet the faculty, and tour the facilities, along with getting a better feel of graduate student life. This will give you a broader sense of the research opportunities available at IU. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled weekends, we can arrange an individual visit for you.

All reasonable expenses related to your visit will be reimbursed by the Chemistry Department. Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office for more details or to schedule a visit.

Ethnic Information Policy

Ethnic information is gathered in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and is requested in reports required by the US Department of Education. However, you are not required to answer questions about ethnic origin, and refusal to answer will not affect admission.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the university and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary consideration of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Indiana University shall take affirmative action, positive and extraordinary, to overcome the discriminatory effects of traditional policies and procedures with regard to the disabled, minorities, women, and Vietnam-era veterans. An Affirmative Action office on each campus monitors the university's policies and assists individuals who have questions or problems related to discrimination. For information on services for disabled persons, contact the Office of Disabled Student Services and Veterans Affairs, Franklin Hall 096, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-2801 (812-855-7578).