Applying to the Ph.D. Program

Application forms for admission to graduate study may be requested by standard mail, e-mail (Chemistry@clarku.edu), or accessed online (PDF).

Applicants must provide the following:

• Completed Application Form
• Statement of Purpose.
  
• Official transcripts from all prior post-secondary schools attended.
  
• Three letters of recommendation.
  
• GRE scores sent directly from ETS (school code: 3279; dept. code: 0301).  Please note that the subject area exam is not required, but is recommended.
• TOEFL score (for non-native English speakers) sent directly from ETS (school code: 3279; dept. code: 62).  Acceptable score requirements are as follows:
  iBT (Internet-based Test) – Minimum:  Reading 15; Speaking 16; Listening 14; Writing 17; with a total score of at least 75.
  PBT (Paper-based Test) – Minimum total score 620.
  CBT (Computer-based Test) – Minimum total score 260.
• Application fee of $50.00.

All application materials should be sent directly to:

Graduate Admissions Program
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA  01610-1477

The application deadline for all materials is February 15, 2009 for Fall 2009 admission.  The applicant will receive confirmation (via e-mail) once his/her application packet is complete.