* Link to: Frequently Asked Questions
| Semester | Application Opens | Domestic Priority | Domestic Final | International Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 | January 1 | April 15 | January 15 |
| Spring | August 1 | N/A | November 1 | Fall admission only |
| Summer | August 1 | N/A | March 15 | Fall admission only |
Minimum Graduate School Criteria for Admissions:
- Students pursuing a Robotics graduate degree typically have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM related area. Applicants with degrees from other areas will be considered, but students may need to complete additional work (e.g., math, physics, programming, etc.) to be prepared to take robotics courses.
- Graduate degree applications will be considered holistically. Admitted students typically have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2 (the university requires a 3.0), but students with lower GPA’s are encouraged to apply and explain their individual circumstances in their personal statement.
- GRE scores are currently not required, but may be considered if they will strengthen the student’s application and are strongly recommended as another way to demonstrate English proficiency and academic preparation.
- General GRE Test Scores must be submitted to the University of Utah directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS)
- Send scores using Institution Code 4853 (U Utah). A Department Code is not necessary for the Robotics application.
- Photocopies, student copies, and screen shots will not be accepted
- GRE results must be less than five years old at the time of admission
- International students must also meet University of Utah English proficiency requirement for admission
Applicants should provide:
- Names and emails of three people that will provide recommendation letters
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- 1-2 page personal statement
- Optional technical writing sample (recommended for Master’s thesis and PhD applicants)
- Transcripts from all institutions attended (unofficial for the application, but official transcripts are required prior to enrollment if admitted).
- Application fee ($55 Domestic, $65 International). Domestic PhD applicants may contact the Graduate Coordinator for a fee waiver.
These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The graduate admissions committee reviews all aspects of the application package before determining acceptance into the Robotics graduate program.
MS Degree: Selected applicants will be admitted to the Master’s Project option by default. Students who wish to pursue the Master’s Thesis option should identify and be admitted by a faculty advisor that will advise their research. We DO NOT ASSIGN faculty advisors for thesis-seeking students, so students are encouraged to make these connections quickly. Students must be admitted to the Graduate School of the University of Utah as well as the Robotics graduate program.
PhD Degree: Selected applicants will be chosen by a sponsoring faculty member. Additional interviews and discussions between faculty and applicants are likely. We do not admit PhD candidates without an expected lab and advisor; funding offers are likely to accompany admittance.
Information regarding requirements, fees, and deadlines for international applicants can be found on the International Graduate Admissions and Graduate Costs website. Additional general information regarding application to graduate school, admissions criteria, and University deadlines is available on the Graduate Admissions website.