Admission Requirements
Chemical Engineering
For admission to full graduate status, students should have an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering with high academic standing. Degree options include MS (professional or thesis) and PhD. The PhD and thesis MS both include a significant research component, while the professional MS does not.
PhD and thesis MS students applying for entry in the fall semester are generally considered for admission without prior commitment to a research group. However, students interested in working with a specific faculty member are encouraged to contact that professor to discuss their interests before completing an application.
PhD and thesis MS students entering in the spring or summer semesters are usually placed immediately into a research group. In this case, applicants should contact prospective faculty mentors before completing and submitting an application.
Non-Traditional Students
Students from chemistry or from another engineering discipline who wish to pursue a graduate degree in chemical engineering must have a high grade point average and prepare for graduate coursework by taking selected undergraduate courses in chemical engineering. See MS and PhD Requirements for Students with Non-Chemical Engineering BS Degree. Each case for admission is evaluated individually, and applications are encouraged.
Letters of Reference
Applicants must have their reference letters submitted electronically as part of the online admissions application process. Three letters of reference are required for applications to graduate programs in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.
Applications
Visit the page for application information and further details. Contact the SSOE Graduate Program office with any questions.