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Graduate Program Application Process

How to apply to the Chemistry Graduate Program: Online Application Procedure*:

Both the Chemistry Department Application and the UNL Graduate Studies Application must be completed for all applicants. Send one official TOEFL report (if international living outside USA) and one official transcript from each school attended (all applicants) to meet both the Chemistry Department's and University Graduate Studies' requirements since information is shared between departments.

Step 1:

Departmental Application Process

• Department Application Form - Complete online.
• One-Page Personal Statement - Submit information describing long-term goals, how graduate studies in Chemistry at Nebraska will help you achieve your goals, and any additional information you think will help in evaluating your application.
• Letters of Recommendation - Submit three letters (please complete online Letters of Recommendation form). Letters may be sent in sealed envelopes or sent directly by the person writing the letter to the address listed below.
• General and Subject GRE report - Recommended but not required: Submit official (no photocopies). Additional reports can be ordered from ETS Online.
• Transcripts - Submit official (no photocopies) transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants living outside USA:

• TOEFL Scores - Submit official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. Test scores can be no more than two years old. Additional reports can be ordered from ETS Online.
• Application Fee - Submit application fee (check or money order for $45 payable to "UNL Graduate Studies" or include credit card information on online Graduate Studies Application Form above).

Submit Chemistry Department application materials to:

Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Chemistry
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
516 Hamilton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0304

Telephone: 402-472-2977; 877-335-6423 (toll-free)
Fax: 402-472-9402
E-mail: cheminfo@unl.edu

Step 2:

UNL Graduate Studies Application Process:

• Graduate Studies Application Form - Complete online.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants living outside USA:

• Financial Resource Certification Form - Complete and submit the Financial Resource Certification Form with the Estimated Annual Expenses. Documentation of support will also be required of anyone seeking F-1 (Students) or a J-1 Visa.

*Candidates unable to register online may request application materials via the address, phone or email listed above.