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How to Apply: PhD Program

Follow the steps on this page to prepare and submit your application for the PhD program at the KU School of Social Welfare.

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Step 1: review phd admissions requirements, ku school of social welfare phd admissions requirements.

• Master's degree in social work is preferred. Applicants with master’s degrees related to social work and affiliation with social work activities and values are considered.
• Graduate grade-point average of 3.5 or higher is required.
• Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

We admit a new PhD cohort every other year. The deadline for the fall 2024 cohort was Jan. 5, 2024. The application is closed.

The application for the fall 2026 cohort will open in October 2025.

Step 2: Gather and Prepare Supporting Documents

Online application.

The online application gives you the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form and save in progress. New applicants will be required to create an account.

You will be asked for the items listed below, which will be required to complete the application.

College Education & Transcripts

Student-issued  transcripts >>  from all previously attended schools regardless of degree status.

• Master's degree in social work is preferred. Applicants with master’s degrees related to social work and affiliation with social work activities and values are considered. Graduate grade-point average of 3.5 or higher is required. Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher preferred.

If you are a current or former KU student, you don’t need to provide official transcripts.

Current and former KU students are not required to request and purchase official KU transcripts, or to provide official KU transcripts or copies of KU transcripts to apply for admission to KU graduate programs. If KU students earned a degree from another institution, they will need to upload copies of those transcripts with their application. 

Current KU students:

• Please upload a copy of your KU academic summary, available from Enroll & Pay,  OR your KU Advising Report, available from the “My Progress” section of the myKU portal, to your application. Please do not upload your KU degree progress report.

Former KU students: 

• Follow the above instructions for current KU students. If you are unable to access your KU academic summary or Advising Report, please request a KU Advising Report from the department or program to which you are applying, and ask that they upload it to your submitted application.  

If you have never attended KU, your application must include official transcripts from each college attended.

For processing purposes, you may attach scanned versions of official transcripts to your application. If you are admitted to a program and accept the admission offer, you will be required to submit an official, final transcript that shows your degree has been conferred. Transcripts must be submitted to Graduate Admissions in one of three ways:

• Via mail Transcripts must be sent directly from your institution, in a sealed envelope, to: Graduate Admissions University of Kansas KU Visitor Center 1502 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66045
• Electronically  (Preferred Method) If your institution offers a secure electronic transcript delivery service, you may have transcripts sent to [email protected] .
• Via Certifile Transcripts may also be certified through our application provider, using a service called Certifile. Log in to your KU application portal and submit a Certifile verification request. Once the process is complete, Graduate Admissions will receive the documentation automatically. Note: Certifile charges a one-time $125 fee to create an account.

For more guidance on transcripts from non-U.S. institutions, see our  International applicants  page.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Current resume/curriculum vitae

• Two years of social work or related practice; two years of post-master’s professional social work experience preferred.

When submitting your resume, be sure to save as a  "WORD"  (windows compatible) or as a  PDF  document. Please double-check your formatting after saving it in WORD or PDF, and before uploading the document.

Narrative Statement

The goal of the School of Social Welfare PhD program is to prepare students to become leaders nationally and internationally in advancing social work practice through research and scholarship. The narrative statement asks applicants to answer questions that address how their own personal and/or professional experiences inform their work as a scholar.

In 1,250 words or less, please address the following:

• Discuss your vision and development as a scholar, including any research experiences you have had to date.
• In considering your own vision as a scholar and the School's guiding principle and values, describe one or two areas of scholarly inquiry that you would like to explore in a doctoral program. Discuss why these scholarly topics are important to the field and how addressing them would advance health, well-being, and justice for all people through anti-oppressive social work practice and/or social policy.
• Describe why you chose the University of Kansas. If there are KU faculty members or research projects in which you have special interest, please mention them in your description.

Statistics Course Documentation

Completion of basic statistics course within the past two years with a grade of B or higher. Applicant must include a written statement showing how this requirement has been met, how it will be met before entering the program, or indicate that they plan to apply for a waiver of this requirement based on extensive research experience.

Online Recommendations

Contact information for three references

Three online recommendation  references >>  with additional letters. The most persuasive letters speak to your research experience and/aptitude and critical thinking/intellectual ability. Former professors are often best able to provide this kind of information, although others in your professional life may also be able to speak to these qualities.

Phone Interview (Recommended)

A personal interview by telephone or email contacts with the chair of the program is recommended but not required before submitting application.

Non-Native English Speakers

Non-native English speakers are required to meet certain levels of English proficiency to gain admission to KU graduate programs. Common ways to demonstrate proficiency include previous degrees and test scores.

Learn more on the Graduate Admissions English Proficiency Requirements webpage .

For more information regarding International Students Services, visit the  Office of International Student & Scholar Services website .

Step 3: Finalize Your Application

To complete the application you must submit the online application and pay the fee.

PhD Application Fees

Domestic: $65

International: $85

NOTE:  The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

At the point of application all Social Welfare students must agree to the:

• NASW Code of Ethics >>
• School of Social Welfare Technical Standards.  (Found in the PhD Handbook.) If you have questions about the Technical Standards, please contact the appropriate program director at 785-864-4720 .

After You Submit Your Application

Applications are not reviewed until all materials are received. Applications are reviewed by the Ph.D. Admissions Committee in February, and notifications to students are sent in early March. Late applications are considered only on a space-available basis through May 1.

If you want to check the status of your application, you may do so on your  Check Application Status  page.

Access Your Decision

Once a decision has been made on your application, you will receive an email from Graduate Studies to check your electronic decision letter and, if an offer is made, an email from the School of Social Welfare.

All decision notifications are sent via email in the spring;  this is the official notification of a decision . To ensure your privacy, we are unable to provide admission decisions by telephone. Your decision letter will be found on your  Check Application Status  page.

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General career preparation tips.

• Start by building your Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume and update these documents at least once per semester. See below for examples and templates.
• Identify any skills gaps you might have and work on gaining additional experience and skill development through volunteering, internships, coursework, and other opportunities.
• Work on developing your own templates for additional job application materials such as a basic cover letter that you can adapt for each application, writing samples, teaching or research statements, and sample syllabi.
• Take advantage of opportunities to present your work or speak to different audiences, do a mock interview at the career center, or see if you can set up a teaching demo in your department.
• Audit your online presence - what do people see if they search for you on Google? Is your LinkedIn profile up to date and error free? How are your privacy settings set up on your Facebook account? 

Explore the resources below for additional information and tips on cv/resume development, building your online presence, and prepping for interviews

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The Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology typically takes five years to complete. Students work alongside faculty mentors and begin lab research training as soon as they enter the program.

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Program Overview

Lab training begins immediately, but much of the first two years is devoted to coursework. At the end of the program, students must successfully complete an oral comprehensive exam and dissertation with guidance from their advisor and committee.

See the KU PharmTox Student Handbook for complete details.

Standard KU Graduate Admission Requirements —

Students must meet all requirements for Graduate Admissions .

Important Dates  —

• Application Deadline:  February 1
• Admission Decisions:  January/February

Prerequisites —

Previous degree requirement —.

B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, pharmacy, the biological sciences, material sciences, chemical engineering or related disciplines.

Grade Point Average (GPA) —

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for the program and, once enrolled, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to remain in good academic standing. While maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, they may not receive a grade of C or lower in any more than two courses. If they receive a C in a third course, students must retake the course at their own expense.

English Proficiency Requirements —

Students who are non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and listening via English Proficiency Scores from the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE test.

• See KU's English Proficiency Requirements for detailed information, including minimum score requirements.
• Request that the testing agency send your official scores directly to KU (Code: 6871-30)

Applicant Background —

Incoming students are expected to be competent in basic principles of physical/organic chemistry and mathematics. These requirements are typically satisfied with most degrees in the STEM disciplines.

The program typically takes five years to complete. Students attend year-round with time off for holidays and vacations.

Free Tuition and Living Expenses —

Students admitted to the Ph.D. program receive paid tuition and financial support to cover living expenses for the duration of study, as long as they remain in good academic standing.

Fellowships —

Ph.D. students are eligible to apply for the following fellowships:

• Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Coursework —

See Ph.D. Course Offerings for a complete list of required and elective courses for the Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Students begin lab rotations immediately with a focus on learning how to ask good research questions, design and carry out experiments to answer those questions and write up the results of the experimental work in a clear and concise manner. After coursework and exams are completed, students devote all of their time to research projects and the preparation of papers describing their work.

Students develop excellent communication skills and confidence by presenting lectures and describing their research in undergraduate classes and formal seminars.

Honglian Shi Director of Graduate Studies [email protected] 785-864-6192

Graduate Student Application [email protected] 785-864-4002

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Big 12 Media Days 2024 schedule, storylines to watch

James parks | jul 9, 2024.

College football's Talkin' Season is here, and with a historic 2024 season fast approaching, Big 12 coaches and players are set to appear in Las Vegas for the newly-expanded conference's Media Days this week.

Media members have already released their Big 12 All-Conference Preseason Team and the annual projected order of finish and football power rankings for the 2024 campaign, and judging by the close vote, we should expect this to be one of college football's more competitive conferences.

And for the second straight season, the Big 12 is undergoing some notable expansion. Helping pick apart the old Pac-12, the conference brings in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Arizona State to help compensate for the historic loss of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC this year.

Here's what you need to know as Big 12 Media Days gets underway, with a preview of the full schedule and a look at the preseason football rankings.

Big 12 Media Days 2024 schedule, storylines

All times Eastern

Tues., July 9

1 p.m. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark speaks.

2 p.m. TCU head coach Sonny Dykes.

2:20 p.m. Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman.

2:40 p.m. Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield

3 p.m. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire

3:20 p.m. Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham

3:40 p.m. Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham

4 p.m. Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy

4:20 p.m. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell

Wed., July 10

1 p.m. College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark speaks.

1:25 p.m. National Football Foundation chief operating officer Matthew Sign.

1:30 p.m. Las Vegas Bowl executive director and Bowl Season chairman John Saccenti.

2 p.m. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders

2:20 p.m. Kansas head coach Lance Leipold

2:40 p.m. West Virginia head coach Neal Brown

3 p.m. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

3:20 p.m. UCF head coach Gus Malzahn

3:40 p.m. Baylor head coach Dave Aranda

4 p.m. Houston head coach Willie Fritz

4:20 p.m. Arizona head coach Brent Brennan

Big money questions

Rumors circulated this offseason that the Big 12 may consider a name change to the conference as part of a prospective sponsorship deal that would bring the league more revenue.

Insiders speculate such a deal would bring the Big 12 around $50 million per year in new money.

And news of the Big 12's interest in a corporate sponsor comes as it was revealed the league is also reportedly exploring a potential investment from a European private equity fund that could bring the conference up to $1 billion in exchange for a 15 to 20 percent stake in the operation, per reports.

Official remarks from the Big 12 on these subjects have been sparse, but it's likely that commissioner Brett Yormark will face questions on these topics.

Utah is the favorite

Boasting arguably the expanded Big 12's premier overall roster, the Utes are poised to make a run at the league title in their debut season. Media members gave Utah 20 first-place votes in the preseason rankings and the team, coming off two Pac-12 titles in the last three years, is loaded.

Cameron Rising returns to the quarterback position after missing last season with a knee injury, and he'll be joined by star tight end Brant Kuithe. Those two combined with transfer receiver Dorian Singer, make Utah a contender for the Big 12 and the expanded College Football Playoff.

Don't overlook Kansas State

The Wildcats fell one vote shy of tying Utah at first-place in the preseason media rankings, based on the strength of a program that has won 19 games under head coach Chris Klieman the last two years.

Will Howard is gone, transferred to Ohio State, but the quarterback position looks stable with youngster Avery Johnson at the helm. He's short on experience, but put forward promising tape in his limited exposure, particularly in the bowl game.

The Ollie Gordon Situation

Oklahoma State's star running back returns after leading college football in rushing a year ago, but that's likely not what will be discussed first when Gundy represents the program in Vegas.

Gordon, the preseason Offensive Player of the Year and only unanimous All-Big 12 selection, was arrested recently on suspicion of driving under the influence and over the speed limit.

OSU said that Gordon will be on site to represent the Cowboys , a good sign concerning his status with the program, but we hope to learn more from both the player and his coach.

Otherwise, the Pokes remain in contention for the Big 12 crown, placing third in the media poll with 14 first-place votes and returning key experience on both sides of the ball.

Coach Prime's Big 12 debut

Though this isn't Deion Sanders' first year in a Power conference, it will be his first attending the Media Days of one. Colorado's head coach didn't go to Pac-12 Media Days last year after having surgery and he was at Jackson State the year before that.

Coach Prime is always appointment viewing and should once again own the room when taking questions about the state of his Buffaloes team, which underwent another major turnover thanks in large part to the transfer portal.

But two key foundations remain in place: Shedeur Sanders, the coach's son and the Buffs' dynamic quarterback, and two-way player Travis Hunter, a star at both wide receiver and defensive back. Both are among the best overall players nationally and on them Colorado's hopes largely depend.

Big 12 Media Preseason Football Rankings

First-place votes in parentheses

1. Utah (20) 2. Kansas State (19) 3. Oklahoma State (14) 4. Kansas (5) 5. Arizona (3) 6. Iowa State 7. West Virginia 8, UCF 9. Texas Tech 10. TCU 11. Colorado 12. Baylor 13. BYU 14. Cincinnati 15. Houston 16. Arizona State

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Step 1: apply for admission.

The first step towards your graduate studies in music at the University of Kansas is to complete your application for admission. Once you start an application, you will see all requirements for the application and additional details within the system (including an application checklist). Research our different degree options, contact faculty in your area of interest, and gather your application requirements. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with questions about the application process. 

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Step 2: prepare.

After completing the application, review the audition or interview requirements for your area of interest. Auditions and interviews generally take place in early spring on designated days. Admitted students will receive an email invitation if applicable. Details on audition and interview requirements are listed below.

The following  MUSIC  degree programs require an audition to the School of Music:

• Church Music (MM, DMA)
• Conducting (MM, DMA)
• Performance - all instruments and performance mediums (Cert, MM, DMA)

ALL Piano, Voice, and Conducting performance applicants must submit a prescreening audition video within the  application system  by  December 1st . If you miss this pre-screening deadline your application will be denied or you can request to defer your application to a later semester. 

Fall 2024 Admission - Audition Dates (Spring 2024)

KU School of Music will be offering BOTH live & virtual audition options for most programs.  For students auditioning for admission in Fall of 2024, the live dates will occur February 9-19, 2024 for most programs. If you choose to submit a virtual audition, please upload your video to your portfolio within your online application

* 2024 GRADUATE AUDITION REGISTRATION IS OPEN *

The following  Music Education & Music Therapy (MEMT)  graduate programs require an admission video uploaded in the online application:  

• Applicants  without  an undergraduate degree in music must  also  complete a separate audition to the School of Music.
• Music Education (MME, PHD)
• Music Therapy (MME, PHD)

Additional program information can be found in the audition and interview section below. 

KU School of Music will be offering both video and in-person auditions and interviews for most areas. 

For more information about audition and interview scheduling, please email  [email protected] .

Step 3: Audition or Interview

Select your area of interest from the list below. Read carefully as some performance areas require different auditions for different degree programs. If you have questions regarding the appropriate repertoire, please contact the faculty member listed for your area of interest.

Audition & Interview Requirements

Students may sign up for in-person auditions once they have completed their application for admission -or- they may make arrangements with the major teacher (faculty contact) to submit a pre-recorded video audition to your application or schedule an audition by appointment.

Audition Requirements

1) Two contrasting movements from a Bach Suite 2) The first movement of a standard concerto (i.e. Dvorak, Schumann, Haydn, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, etc.) 3) Another work of your choice which demonstrates an additional contrasting style or period *​* DMA applicants , please prepare a 40‐minute program which incorporates the requirements above.  You may also include additional movements or works.** Memorization is strongly encouraged but not required. Accompaniment is optional.

Faculty Contact / Strings Area Coordinator:  Hannah Collins,  [email protected]    

Conducting (Choral / Orchestral / Wind)

Choral conducting.

A pre-screening audition video is required with your application materials. The audition video should include both rehearsal, and performance recordings, demonstrating the candidate’s conducting skills. The camera should be positioned so as to produce a face-on view of the conductor. Upon faculty review of the materials submitted within the online application, a limited number of finalists will be invited via email to audition and interview at the University of Kansas on a specific audition date. 

Process: The conducting audition will last roughly ten to fifteen minutes. The candidate will be expected to conduct a single piece. Prior to the candidate’s arrival on campus, the Director of Choral Activities will assign the title for the audition. The candidate will conduct straight through the work (or movement), giving the audition panel an opportunity to see the candidate’s artistry and physical communication skills as a conductor. In this segment of the audition, the candidate may not coach the choir verbally. Following the first reading of the piece, the candidate will be expected to rehearse a single segment of the work. This will give the audition panel a chance to see the candidate’s approach to rehearsal. It is important that the candidate not choose a segment that is too long or that cannot be improved in the time available. The point of the exercise is to see the maximum improvement of the passage in the shortest amount of time. The candidate should keep rehearsing until informed that the time limit has been reached. The candidate will then be given some specific conducting challenges to determine his or her ability to respond to instructions. This phase is conducted with the choir so as to create the most adverse condition possible. The candidate’s ability to respond to instructions will be determined from this exercise.

Faculty Contact : Eduardo Garcia-Novelli,  [email protected]

Orchestral Conducting

A pre-screening audition video is required with your application materials.

• For DMA students, the audition video should show the applicant conducting at least two compositions in performance and two compositions in rehearsal.
• For MM applicants, the audition video should show the applicant conducting at least one composition in performance and one in rehearsal.

In both cases, the conductor must be in frontal or a partial frontal view and at least part of the ensemble must be in view. Upon faculty review of the materials submitted within the online application, a limited number of finalists will be invited via email to audition and interview at the University of Kansas on a specific audition date. 

The live audition piece for applicants in Orchestral Conducting will be an orchestral work to be determined by the Director of Orchestral Activities. 

The audition will include three parts:

• An interview with the Orchestral Director discussing the applicant’s experience and professional goals
• A musical skills and knowledge diagnostic including aural skills, score recognition, and knowledge of orchestral instruments and musical terminology.
• A twenty minute audition with the KU Symphony Orchestra adjudicated by the heads of the conducting divisions. The audition will begin with a run-through to assess non-verbal communication and gesture. The audition will conclude with the candidate rehearsing the piece in the remaining time.

Contact : Raffaele Cipriano,   [email protected]

Wind Conducting

It is preferred that all applicants for the Master of Music in conducting degree have two years of successful professional-level conducting experience that can be documented. It is preferred that all applicants for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting have four years of successful professional-level conducting experience that can be documented. This may include public school teaching, directing a professional or semi-professional ensemble, or other equivalent professional arenas.

A pre-screening audition video is required with your application materials. The video should show the applicant conducting at least two compositions in performance and two compositions in rehearsal. The conductor must be in full frontal or a partial profile view and at least part of the ensemble must be in view. The repertoire selected for the video must be appropriate to the musical and technical abilities of the ensemble. If you have had difficulty due to COVID, please contact us to inquire what options are acceptable. 

Upon faculty review of the materials submitted within the online application, a limited number of finalists will be invited via email to audition and interview at the University of Kansas on a specific audition date. 

The live audition includes three parts:

• An interview with Paul Popiel  [email protected]  discussing the applicants professional goals, teaching philosophy, and experience.
• A musical skills and knowledge diagnostic including aural skills, score recognition, and knowledge of wind/percussion instruments and musical terminology.
• A twenty minute audition with the KU Wind Ensemble adjudicated by the heads of the conducting divisions. The audition will begin with a run-through to assess non-verbal communication and gesture. The candidate will then be asked make several adjustments to their conducting. The audition will conclude with the candidate rehearsing the piece in the remaining time.

Faculty Contact: Paul Popiel,  [email protected]

Double Bass

Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and MM applicants-

• First movement of a major concerto
• Movement of a Bach cello suite
• Standard excerpt from each of the following:
• Beethoven Symphony #5
• Mozart Symphony 35, 39, or 40 (applicant may choose)
• Berlioz Symphony Fantastique, Mvt. 4, 3 bars after 50 through 52
• Verdi “Othello” bass solo

​DMA applicants - add one piece of your choosing.

Faculty Contact:  Richard Ryan,  [email protected]

Strings Area Coordinator:  Hannah Collins,  [email protected]    

Students may sign up for in-person auditions once they have completed their application for admission. A link will be sent to the applicant after the December 1st priority application deadline.

Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and MM

A 20 to 30 minute audition consisting of contrasting major works for the instrument, including transcriptions, and 2‐3 major wind band excerpts.

DMA in Performance

A 30 to 40 minute audition consisting of contrasting major works for the instrument, including transcriptions, and 2‐3 wind band excerpts.

Faculty contact:   Scott Watson,  [email protected]

Area Coordinator:  Michael Davidson,  [email protected]

French Horn

Audition Requirements Graduate Audition Requirements: Please be prepared to play all major scales

Excerpts: choose 5 contrasting orchestral excerpts

Solo - choose a complete work, or contrasting selections from multiple works. Select music from the following, or of similar difficulty:

• R. Strauss - Concerto 1 or 2
• Hindemith - Sonata or Concerto
• Schumann - Adagio and Allegro
• Mozart - Concerto 2 or 4
• Bozza - En Foret

Solo - choose from the following, or of similar difficulty:

Applicants should plan for a program that is 20-30 minutes in length and includes the requirements above. Accompaniment is optional.

Candidates for the MM in Performance, Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, or the DMA in Performance should contact Dr. Kelly Misko directly regarding audition repertoire choices and requirements.

Faculty Contact:   Kelly Misko,  [email protected]

Music Composition & Music Theory

Music Composition

No audition is required for the MM and DMA in Composition programs.

Please submit at least 3 representational scores within your online application for review by the Theory/Composition faculty.  

• Recordings are not required.
• You may include links to media storage for recordings if you wish to include them. 

Composition Contact : Alan Street,  [email protected]

Music Theory

No audition is required for the MM and PhD in Music Theory.

Please submit a writing sample that includes a relatively extended written commentary on one or more individual pieces, a particular repertoire, or a designated music theoretical topic (uploaded within the application system).  

Music Theory Contact : Alan Street,  [email protected]

Music Education

Students applying to a master's program in Music Education are not required to audition or interview. 

Doctoral Applicants will be contacted by faculty to arrange an in-person or online interview once their application is complete. Please contact the area coordinator if you have specific questions about the interview process. No auditions are required. 

Area Coordinator : Jacob Dakon,  [email protected]  

Music Therapy

Applicants to Music Therapy (MME and PHD programs) are required to complete an in-person or online interview. Once an application is complete, faculty in your area will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No audition is required.

If you are seeking Music Therapy Graduate Equivalency (w/o undergraduate music therapy degree), you may sign up for in-person auditions/interviews once you have completed the online application for admission. A link will be sent to the applicant after the December 1st priority application deadline.

For the Music Therapy application, please review the  Music Therapy Song Repertoire Resource List . 

Music Therapy Video Instructions for Master's Students  

Applicants will upload a video within the graduate application system (under portfolio).

• Face the camera, State your name, and tell why you are interested in Music Therapy at KU (2 minutes max).
• Play or sing music from 2 different time periods or styles according to your best principal applied music skill (5 minutes max).
• Choose 10 songs across varied categories from the  Music Therapy Song Repertoire Resource List .
• Sing 2 of these songs a cappella and accompany yourself singing 3 additional selections on either piano or guitar.
• The remaining 5 songs may be requested as part of the interview process

Music Therapy Video Instructions for PhD Students  

• Face the camera, State your name, and tell why you are interested in the PhD program at KU (2 minutes max).
• Play or sing music from different time periods or styles according to your best-applied music skill.
• Conduct each piece or chosen portion thereof without interruption placing the camera so that we see your entire body and face. Conducting can be in a rehearsal or concert setting.
• Mix singing/playing with conducting, if desired.
• Music Education Emphasis  - as a teacher, either in a rehearsal, another type of music class, or a private lesson
• Music Therapy Emphasis  - as a clinician, choose the best available excerpts of your clinical skills while also demonstrating singing/accompanying skills.

Note : All Non-English videos must provide an English narration that describes the educational (music education) or therapeutic (music therapy) goals and objectives being addressed and how those goals are being met.

Area Coordinator:  Dr. Cindy Colwell,  [email protected] 

Musicology (Music History)

No audition is required for the MM and PhD in Musicology programs.

Please submit a scholarly writing sample within the application system.   

Composition Contact : Paul Laird, [email protected] .

Organ, Carillon, & Church Music

Organists may audition in-person in the Bales Organ Recital Hall or by uploading a video audition to their  online application , following a discussion with Drs. Michael Bauer and James Higdon.

Candidates for the following degrees should contact the faculty member listed below directly regarding audition repertoire choices and requirements:

• Graduate Certificate in Music Performance
• MM in Performance (Organ or Carillon)
• MM in Church Music (Organ or Choral)
• DMA in Performance (Organ)
• DMA in Church Music (Organ or Choral)    

Faculty Contacts:   James Higdon,  [email protected]  and Michael Bauer,  [email protected]  

All applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, MM in Performance or the DMA in Performance must perform in  all major areas listed below . This list is the minimum required audition for the graduate level.

Keyboard Percussion  (Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone): Two Mallets: Any movement from Violin Sonatas and Partitas or Cello Suites. Four Mallets: A Published four-mallet solo or etude. Sight-reading Scales Excerpts from Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, and one excerpt of choice (either on Xylophone or Vibraphone). Snare Drum: A published concert-style solo or etude from Anthony Cirone's Portraits in Rhythm, Jacques Delecluse's Douze Etudes pour Caisse-Claire, or equivalent. A published rudimental-style solo or etude from Charles Wilcoxon's The All American Drummer, John Pratt's Fourteen Rudimental Contest Solos, or equivalent. Excerpts from Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, and Lieutenant Kije by Sergei Prokofiev. Sight-reading Timpani:   A published solo or etude from Richard Hochrainer’s Etuden für Timpani Vol. 1, Saul Goodman's Modern Method for Timpani, or equivalent. One solo from Eight Pieces for Four Timpani by Elliott Carter.

Feel free to prepare anything else you would like to play for auditions.

Faculty Contact:  Sam Um,  [email protected]

Please review the piano audition requirements website for details listed by program (certificate and degree requirements).

Faculty Contact:  Scott McBride Smith, [email protected] .

Graduate Audition Requirements for  tenor trombone : 

• Please be prepared to play all major and minor scales
• Bordogni -  Etude #23   “Andante Cantabile”  from  Complete Vocalises for Trombone,  edited Michael Mulcahy

Excerpts: choose 5 of 6 listed

• Berlioz -  Hungarian March,  second trombone part, six measures before rehearsal "4" to end
• Brahms -  Symphony No. 1 , alto trombone part, chorale at "C"
• Mozart - "Tuba Mirum" from  Requiem,  tenor trombone solo
• Ravel -  Bolero , first solo (beginning after rehearsal "10" to "11")
• Strauss -  Till Eulenspiegel,  first trombone part, nine after "35" to sixteen after "37"
• Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries, rehearsal "4" to third measure after rehearsal "7" 

Solo - choose from the following, or of similar difficulty: 

• Casterede -  Sonatine
• Ewazen -  Sonata
• Hindemith -  Sonata

Graduate Audition Requirements for  bass trombone : 

• Bordogni –  Etude #23   “Andante Cantabile”  from Complete Vocalises for Trombone,  edited Michael Mulcahy
• Berlioz -  Hungarian March,  six measures before rehearsal "4" to end
• Brahms - Symphony No. 2,  mvt. 4, "O" to end
• Franck - Symphony in D minor, mvt. 3, beginning letter "N"
• Haydn -  Creation,  #26
• Respighi - "Pines Near a Catacomb" from  The Pines of Rome,  "Ancora piu mosso" through measure after rehearsal "12"
• Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries, rehearsal "4" to third measure after rehearsal "7" 

Solo - choose from the following, or of similar difficulty

• Bolter -  Sagittarius 2
• Bozza -  New Orleans  
• Casterede –  Fantaisie Concertante
• Ewazen -  Concerto for Tuba or Bass Trombone

Candidates for the MM in Performance or the Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, MM in Performance, or the DMA in Performance should contact Dr. Michael Davidson with questions regarding repertoire or auditions. 

Faculty Contact & Area Coordinator:  Michael Davidson,  [email protected]

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Music Performance,  MM in Performance or the DMA in Performance should contact Prof. Steve Leisring directly regarding audition repertoire choices and requirements.

• Candidates should be prepared to present at least 20 minutes of standard repertoire that best demonstrates the candidate’s current level. This should include works performed on Bb and C trumpet.
• Candidates interested in Graduate Assistantships will be required to demonstrate ability on the Piccolo and/or Eb trumpet as well.
• Use of an accompaniment is optional for the audition.
• Emphasis will be on evaluating the quality of the audition performance over the difficulty of the works performed.

Faculty Contact:   Stephen Leisring,  [email protected]  

Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and MM:  A 20‐30 minute audition consisting of contrasting major works for the instrument, including transcriptions, and 2‐3 major orchestral excerpts.  

DMA in Performance:  A 30‐40 minute audition consisting of contrasting major works for the instrument, including transcriptions, and 2‐3 major orchestral excerpts.

Faculty Contact:   Scott Watson,  [email protected]

Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and MM applicants -

• Two contrasting movements from a solo Suite, Sonata or Partita by J.S. Bach
• The first movement of a standard concerto with cadenza OR the second and third movements of a standard concerto
• A contrasting piece (applicant’s choice)

For DMA applicants -

Prepare a 40‐minute recital which includes  at least  all of the above requirements.

Faculty Contact:  Boris Vayner,  [email protected]  

       Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and MM applicants:

• Two contrasting movements from a solo Sonata or Partita by J.S. Bach

       For DMA applicants - prepare a 40‐minute recital that includes at least all of the above requirements.  

Faculty contact : David Colwell,  [email protected]

Voice & Opera

Both in-person and video auditions will be considered for admission. Please read carefully. 

A pre-screening video, submitted with your application, is required for all graduate programs in Voice: MM, MM in Opera, DMA, and the Certificate in Music Performance.  The submission deadline is December 1 st .

• For  all MM and Certificate applicants , the pre-screening video must include a minimum of 6 selections, including one each in English, French, German and Italian. Include at least 1 oratorio or operatic aria.                                   
• For DMA applicants  the pre-screening video must include a minimum of 6 selections, including one each in English, French, German and Italian. Include at least 1 oratorio or operatic aria. If applicants are wanting to audition  by video (rather than in-person) , the pre-screening video should be the equivalent of a 45 minute recital, following the same literature and language requirements.

For all applicants auditioning  by video , these pre-screening video will also serve as the final audition. We encourage all to include at least 1 selection by a composer who has been traditionally underrepresented due to gender, ethnicity, race, or cultural heritage.

As part of your pre-screen,  all applicants   should record a statement  telling us 1: Why you are interested in the University of Kansas graduate program, 2: What your goals are following graduate study, and 3: Whether you wish to audition  in person  or with  a video .

Applicants wanting to  audition in-person  will be notified that they have passed the pre-screen and are able to sign up for an on-campus audition in February.

Audition Requirements:  You do not need to send music in advance.

• MM in Voice, Opera and Certificate  in-person audition  repertoire requirements will be the same as for the MM pre-screen video.
• DMA  in person audition  repertoire will consist of 10-12 selections, including varied song literature in English, French, German, and Italian. In addition, include both an oratorio and operatic aria. 

Final decisions will be made no earlier than mid-March.

Faculty Contact:  Stella Markou,  [email protected]

Auditions for Fall admission will be held at the School of Music in February. If you are unable to schedule your audition on one of these planned audition days, you may arrange an alternative date with the professor of your instrument.  A live audition is strongly encouraged but you may submit a video audition after consulting with the professor of your instrument. 

Graduate Certificate in Music Performance:  Candidates are to prepare a 30‐minute program. Please prepare a printed program for submission at the time of your audition. Faculty will select approximately 20-minutes of music for you to perform at the time of your audition. MM in Performance:  Candidates are to prepare a 30‐minute program. Please prepare a printed program for submission at the time of your audition. Faculty will select approximately 20-minutes for you to perform at the time of your audition. DMA in Performance:  Candidates are to prepare a 60‐minute program. Please prepare a printed program for submission at the time of your audition. Faculty will select approximately 20-minutes of music for you to perform at the time of your audition.

Video Audition

If you are submitting a video audition, upload a copy or link of the video to your online application (contact  [email protected]  with questions about the application system), and alert the studio faculty in your area via email. 

Repertoire:  

Selections should demonstrate a variety of playing styles and compositional periods and represent the candidate’s performance skills in the best possible light. The audition need not be accompanied. For more information, contact the faculty member listed below.    

FLUTE Faculty contact: Daniel Velasco,  [email protected]   

OBOE Faculty contact: Margaret Marco,  [email protected]       

CLARINET Faculty contact: Stephanie Zelnick,  [email protected]       

SAXOPHONE Faculty contact: Geoffrey Landman, [email protected]       

BASSOON Faculty contact: Margaret Marco,  [email protected]       

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M.D.-Ph.D. Physician Scientist Training Program

Application & admission.

Discover the important information you need to for application to the MD/PhD program at the KU School of Medicine, including application details and financial support.

Highly motivated students with outstanding academic credentials and a strong research interest should apply for the M.D./Ph.D. Physician Scientist Training Program (MSTP). These resources can help you through the application process.

Checklist for Admission

Application for admission is through the MD-PhD Dual-Degree Program Admissions Committee. Acceptance carries simultaneous admission to Graduate Studies and to the School of Medicine. There are no Kansas residency requirements for admission to the M.D./Ph.D. program, and students with exceptional potential as physician-scientists are recruited from around the country. If you are not a US citizen or have a permanent US visa see the School of Medicine guidelines for application.

Submission of Credentials

• Aug. 31: Deadline for regular submission of application through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Please try to submit before this date.
• Oct.15: Deadline for late submission of AMCAS application (All items are due within 7 days of this late application).

It takes approximately one (1) month for the KU School of Medicine to receive your application from AMCAS once it is submitted. Additionally, scores for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) may also take one (1) month. If you are submitting your application prior to taking the MCAT, plan accordingly. Apply no later than mid-August.

Follow these steps for proper submission of your credentials:

• Select “MD-PhD Dual-Degree Program” on the standard AMCAS application.
• Also on the AMCAS application, designate The University of Kansas School of Medicine as a recipient.
• Personal Statement
• Why are you interested in an MD-PhD Program?
• Describe your research experience(s) to date, including the location and time frame for each, and your research mentor(s).
• Submit your scores for Graduate Record Examination (GRE), if you've taken it. GRE is not a required test, but the MCAT is required. MCAT scores should be sent automatically with your AMCAS application. The scores must be within three years. Also if an additional test date will be coming up be sure to put that date on the application.
• Download and complete Information for M.D./Ph.D. Physician Scientist Program at University of Kansas Medical Center form (PDF). Submit the form via e-mail to [email protected] .
• One must be written by your mentor from a prior research experience(s) and give some indication about your potential for research.
• The other two letters can be from any person that you select.
• Send a $50 check made payable to KUMC MD-Ph.D. Program for the application fee. Mail to: MD-Ph.D. Physician Scientist Program University of Kansas Medical Center 3901 Rainbow Boulevard 1123 Delp - Mail Stop 3062 Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7700 Attn: Amy Wolf Fee waivers will be granted to those in need upon request.
• Email your current curriculum vitae (CV) to [email protected] .
• If you require accommodation, please see the resources provided by our Office of Academic Accommodations and contact them for additional information. For information on how to make accommodation requests, please visit the Disability Qualifications for Academic Accommodations website.
• For other questions, email Amy Wolf at [email protected] .

If you are selected, you will be invited for interviews in January. During the interview, you will meet with members of the M.D./Ph.D. Admissions Committee, M.D./Ph.D. and Graduate Program Directors, students currently in the program, and research faculty. (Review the research faculty, and create a list of those with whom you'd like to meet.)

The program will cover your basic travel expenses for interviews; details will be provided at the time of the invitation to interview. If you are invited to interview but because of exceptional circumstances cannot make the interview date provided, you may be given an alternative date and considered for admission by the Admissions Committee on an individual case basis. An optional second visit to campus can be arranged if desired.

If you are chosen for an interview, please email a wallet-size digital photo at your earliest convenience to Amy Wolf.

Upon Acceptance

Accepted students must provide an official transcript indicating receipt of a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution by the time of matriculation into the program (and if applicable, transcripts for any post-baccalaureate studies/degrees) to the School of Medicine.

Financial Support

M.D.-Ph.D. Scholarships of $37,400 plus waiver of graduate and medical tuition are awarded to students accepted into the program. For continued receipt of these scholarships, MD-PhD students must be enrolled full-time in the program and maintain the academic standards set forth for students by the Graduate School and the School of Medicine. Financial assistance may also be available through the Office of Student Financial Aid .

The MD/PhD program does not accept DACA students due to the NIH guidelines of the T32 grant that supports the MD/PhD program. DACA students may apply to the MD only program, however they are not eligible for federal financial aid if accepted.

Information on Our Recent Matriculants

Timothy A. Fields, M.D., Ph.D. Director [email protected]

Brenda J. Rongish, Ph.D. Associate Director, Graduate Studies [email protected]

Pam Tran, Ph.D. Associate Director for Admissions and Recruitment [email protected]

Chad Slawson, Ph.D. Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation [email protected]

Amy Wolf, MS Program Manager [email protected]

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Applying to the University of Kansas

Lifelong pursuits start here. Find a KU graduate program to match your mission, then familiarize yourself with individual needs and next steps.

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Explore the graduate programs offered at KU. Pay attention to program application requirements and deadlines.

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Determine your admission edibility by reviewing the minimum admission requirements below.

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Complete and submit your application for admission. Pay the application fee and provide any information or documentation required by the program to ensure your application is reviewed for admission.

Check your status

Once your application is submitted and the application fee paid, your application will be reviewed by the program you applied to. Application review timelines vary by program. After a program recommendation is made, Graduate Admissions will review your application and notify you of a decision.

KU’s minimum admission requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to any graduate program at KU:

• Proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor's degree requirements
• Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers

Program-specific admission requirements

Each graduate program at KU determines what additional materials or criteria are required for admission. These may include, but are not limited to:

• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Writing samples
• A personal statement
• Exam test scores
• Minimum GPA
• Letters of recommendation

Contact your program of interest for questions you have about program-specific requirements.

Application requirements

Transcripts: At application for admission you may attach scanned official transcripts to your application. Some departments may require official transcripts at the time of application. Check your program’s admissions requirements.

After enrollment you must submit official, final transcripts for any degrees earned before your second semester of graduate enrollment at KU or you will not be permitted to enroll for your second semester.

Transcripts from US institutions must include degree conferral and may be sent:

• Via mail: Transcripts must be sent directly from your institution, in a sealed envelope, to

Graduate Admissions University of Kansas 1502 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66045

• Electronically : If your institution offers a secure electronic transcript delivery service (such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse), you may have transcripts sent to [email protected] .

Transcripts from international institutions must include:

• Completion of coursework required for degree
• Degree earned and the date degree was conferred. If this is not on the transcript, you must submit a degree certificate or diploma.
• Official stamp or seal from the school
• CSSD (formerly CHESICC) verification report (in English) for degrees earned in China

Transcripts may be sent:

• Via email: Your institution may email your transcript to [email protected] . The transcript must come directly to Graduate Admissions from an institutional email address, such as the registrar’s email address, to be considered official.

Residency: A series of questions on your application will determine if you are a domestic or international applicant.

If your application answers indicate you are a US resident, then it  will determine if you residency is in-state or out-of-state as defined by the University Registrar .

US permanent residents or those with permanent residency pending will need to provide a scanned copy of proof of residency such as a permanent residency card or the I-797.

You will be considered an international applicant if:

•    You are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and live outside the U.S. •    You are an international student at another U.S. institution, and you are currently in F-1 status (including OPT) or J-1 status (including Academic Training) •    You are currently on an H1B visa •    You are currently on a dependent visa — e.g., F-2, J-2, or H-4

Visit International Support Services for more information on visas as that office is responsible for managing the visa process.

If you are admitted to an in-person or hybrid graduate program, you will be required to submit proof of finances . Proof of finances are not required to be considered for admission.

Application fee: Your application fee will vary depending on your status.

• Domestic degree-seeking: $65
• International degree-seeking: $85
• Certificate-seeking: $30
• Non-degree-seeking: $30

Applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver. To be considered for a fee waiver, most applicants must submit a  fee waiver request . This process is specific to programs listed on this page , which contains links to program information. Note, only certain programs offer sponsorship for application fees. To determine if a program reviews applications for fee waivers, contact the program directly.

Additionally:

• For MBA or other master's Business programs, reach out to the Business School for details on requesting an application fee waiver. Both Master's in Accounting and Business Ph.D. applicants should use the fee waiver request form above.
• If interested in a KU Medical Center program, contact the respective graduate or certificate program for information on requesting an application fee waiver.
• Applicants who provide documentation in the graduate application of past participation in a federally funded TRIO program won't be charged an application fee and won't receive a prompt for payment.
• Certain programs sponsor the application fee, and applicants to these programs won't receive a prompt for payment.

Before submitting a fee waiver request ,  you must first start a graduate admission application and select the program you're applying to - fee waiver requests without a program will be denied. Although not required, you are encouraged to complete your admission application before submitting your fee waiver request. Your application fee is non-refundable, so do not pay the application fee when you submit your admission application if you plan to submit a fee waiver request. Fee waiver requests should be submitted well before the program application deadline to allow time for review.

For applicants who are citizens of countries with Temporary Protected Status  or countries in crisis as defined by internal resources, Graduate Admissions reviews fee waiver requests within 2-3 business days. Individual programs review all other fee waiver requests. Not all programs offer fee waivers ,  and program review times vary.

Applicants will be notified when a decision has been made on the fee waiver request. If a fee waiver is approved, it will be added to the application, and you will not be asked to submit an application fee. If your fee waiver is denied, you will need to pay your application fee before your application is reviewed for admission.

Official test scores: Some programs require tests such as the GRE or the GMAT. Refer to your program of interest to confirm test requirements. GRE test scores should be sent by ETS to KU's institution code of 6871.

Some applicants need to provide scores related to the University’s proof of English proficiency requirement. Details can be found here .

References and recommendations : Programs may require you to provide references or letters of recommendation as part of your application. If so, the application will prompt you to provide names and contact information for each reference. It is VERY important that you double check that your references’ names and emails are correct. A failure to correctly fill out the recommendation section may cause significant issues and delay the review of your application .

Recommendation requests may be submitted through the application before the application is fully submitted . , or at the time of submission. Your references will receive instructions on how to complete their recommendation. Recommendations received on your behalf prior to application submission will link to your application when it is submitted.

If you are not prompted to provide references on your application, that could mean your program doesn’t accept online recommendation submissions or doesn’t require them. Refer to your program of interest to confirm reference and letter of recommendation requirements.

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Students with specific statuses.

International graduate applicants will be asked to provide additional information and materials for processing immigration documents.  Learn more about what you’ll need to apply to a graduate program.

Application fee: $30

If a student does not intend to work for an advanced degree or certificate, they are considered a non-degree-seeking student. Non-degree-seeking students may apply within a specific department, a program, a professional school, or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. If a non-degree-seeking student later applies and is accepted as a degree-seeking student, the total credits transferred may not exceed nine hours.

Requirements

To gain admission to a graduate program, non-degree-seeking applicants must

• Meet the English proficiency requirements for admission
• Provide evidence of a completed bachelor's degree, conferred by a regionally-accredited university or a foreign university with substantially equivalent degree requirements. A bachelor's degree may not be accepted if it was not evaluated in units that identify the academic content (e.g., if the work was graded on a P/F or S/U basis).

Application Fee: $30

The University of Kansas offers a variety of certificate programs for both current graduate students and non-KU students; however, some certificate programs require enrollment in a degree-seeking program.  Current KU degree-seeking students should contact their department about the application process. Non-KU students will need to apply for admission.

The Permit to Re-enroll is only intended for individuals who have enrolled in their graduate program in the past year. The permit to re-enroll form is not available to a student who: 

• was dismissed from a program at KU
• was voluntarily discontinued (formally withdrew) from a graduate program
• completed the graduate degree program
• most recently enrolled as a non-degree-seeking graduate student

Students will not be considered for readmission if they are currently on a leave of absence, if they have not been enrolled in the past year, or have earned a degree from the graduate degree program (See the  Permit to Re-Enroll policy page for more information.)

Before completing the form, students should verify with their graduate program that they are eligible to re-enroll. 

Dismissed students and those who withdrew from their program must submit a full application .

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Duke Daytime MBA Student Blog

Updates to support our applicants.

Changes to Fuqua's interview policy and Consortium membership headline the updates to the Daytime MBA application.

Published July 2, 2024

With each application year, I’m continuously impressed by the dedication of Fuqua’s fantastic applicants and the matching enthusiasm of our Admissions team in getting to know them. The Daytime MBA Class of 2026 is, in a word, impressive. Amazing. Motivated. Inspirational. I know, that’s more than “a” word, but I can’t help myself!

While last year broke a school record for the number of applications received, our team is always looking for new ways to improve our process — and this year is no exception.

Here are three things applicants should know before completing the 2024-2025 Daytime MBA application .

1. Interviews Offered by Invitation Only

One of our goals is to ensure our process is as fair and consistent as possible. Therefore, as we reviewed our processes for this application year, we have decided to offer interviews by invitation only.

In prior years, we offered interviews both by invitation and during an applicant-initiated “open interview” period. However, we found that some applicants scheduled interviews before they were truly ready, afraid that they would be penalized for not taking advantage of the open interview period. While no applicant was penalized for “waiting” for an invitation to interview, we acknowledge the difference in the interview process was a source of stress and anxiety for many.

By moving to a single, consistent interview policy, we hope to alleviate this stress. Here’s how the process will work:

• Applicants, including Early Action applicants, will submit their application.
• Then, they will await an interview invitation. Interview decisions will be released on a rolling basis as applications are reviewed.
• An applicant who is invited to interview will receive an email invitation with instructions on how to schedule the interview, either in-person or virtually, depending on what they indicated in their application.

We are excited about this change because it allows more time for applicants to plan and schedule their interview, whether they are choosing to interview virtually or travel to Durham for an on-campus interview. It’s important to note that while interview decisions are released on a rolling basis, there is no benefit or disadvantage to receiving an invitation earlier versus later. Regardless of when you receive your interview decision, all applicants will still receive their admission decision on the published decision release date .

2. Applying Through Consortium

As we shared earlier this year, we are excited that Fuqua has joined the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management , an alliance of business schools and industry partners aiming to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in business schools. Fuqua has a long history of supporting and championing those who are underrepresented in the business world. Becoming a member of the Consortium was a natural fit for us.

Applicants who are applying through the Consortium will find our essay questions and additional materials through the Consortium application. They will be considered for interview invitations on the same timelines as applicants applying directly to Fuqua through either Round 1 or Round 2.

3. Understanding the New GMAT Format

We are not making any changes to our test score policy — Fuqua will continue to accept the GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA), without a preference for any test. Many applicants have questions about how the “new” GMAT score will be considered. Previously called the “GMAT Focus,” this shortened version of the GMAT is now the only format offered by GMAC. In addition to the GRE and EA, we will continue to accept both the new and old GMAT scores (test scores are valid for five years after the test date).

The new GMAT format uses a different scoring scale, so applicants should be aware that their scores may look different. Our Admissions team is very familiar with the new scale, though, so don’t worry! We encourage applicants to look into the new GMAT scoring scale . 

Many people think their GMAT score “looks” lower than published GMAT averages, but that may not be the case. Looking at the percentiles that go along with the composite score offers a more clear comparison. For example, a 700 on the old GMAT was in the 89 th percentile; on the new GMAT, the 89 th percentile corresponds to a score of 655.

Again, Fuqua’s testing policy has not changed, but given the change to the GMAT itself, I wanted to be clear about how applicants should view their scores. We always encourage applicants to submit any test scores they have, whether they’ve taken one test type or have tried all three.

With these improvements in place, our Admissions team is ready to start recruiting the next wave of impactful business leaders. The application is live now, and our travel dates are on the calendar. We look forward to getting to know the Class of 2027!

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Clinical Psychology Program

The Clinical Psychological Science program at the University of Kansas offers a Clinical Science approach to graduate training, and provides in-depth training in the application of scientific principles to all aspects of clinical psychology.

Program Philosophy

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The program has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1949, and in line with our clinical science training philosophy, the Program is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. We aim to produce professional Clinical Scientists who demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the field of scientific psychology and who will have (1) the ability to generate new scientific knowledge and theory related to the field of psychology, and (2) can make independent contributions to the evolving base of skills and scientific knowledge required for effective clinical practice.

KU Medical Center & Clinical Health Track

The Clinical Science program has strong connections with the University of Kansas Medical Center, and offers a track in Clinical Health Psychology. We are a member of the Council of Clinical Health Psychology Training Programs, which defines Clinical Health Psychology as the application of scientific knowledge to understanding the interrelations among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and biological components of health and disease. The distinct focus of Clinical Health Psychology within our program is on physical health problems, and more specifically emphasizes the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of illness and disability, the promotion and maintenance of health, and the improvement of the health care system.

Explore the Program

We have a long and proud tradition of training leaders in the field of psychology. Our first class entered in 1946, a few years before KU participated at the original Boulder Conference that defined the Scientist-Practitioner training model. Although we have moved to a more focused clinical science approach, our history is strongly rooted in the Boulder Model. Training in the program starts broadly with foundational courses and experiences in research, data analysis, psychological assessment, and theory and methods of psychotherapy, and narrows in subsequent years to allow for more specialization within student’s area of interest. Coursework and requirements are designed to be completed in 4-5 years, followed by a yearlong internship. Our students obtain excellent internships, and over the last 10 years, all of our graduates are employed, with many in university psychology departments, medical schools, and Veterans Administration hospitals. Our licensure rate is continuously over 90%.

Meet our Faculty and learn more about their research interests:

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Professional Licensure

The Department of Psychology Clinical Psychology Program meets the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the states of Kansas and Missouri.  The  NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory  provides resources for licensure and certification boards in other states & territories.

KU’s licensure programs strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information about the educational requirements for licensure in U.S. states and territories. However, regulations are subject to change and varying interpretations. In addition to possible changes in educational requirements, licensure often includes additional requirements, such as specific examinations and additional training or practicum hours. It is highly recommended that students seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency before beginning an academic program to ensure they know what is needed to obtain the license/certification/registration in the state in which they intend to practice and/or seek licensure.

Clinical Health Psychology

Clinical health psychology is concerned with the contributions that psychologists can make to understanding health and illness, frequently in collaboration with other health professionals, including physicians, nurses among others. It involves the development of theory, research, and intervention directed toward prevention, treatment, and management of physical disease and disability, as well as the promotion of health.

Discover more about this program by visiting our Clinical Health page .

For General Information and to Apply to our program, please visit our Departments Graduate Program page .

Admissions Philosophy:

Because we believe that students' professional goals are best served if there is a reasonably close match between the student's interests and the areas of expertise available in our program, we typically recruit students to work with specific faculty members. To learn more about our faculty and their research interests, please visit our Clinical Faculty Directory .

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2024-25 Academic Catalog

M.d.-ph.d. physician scientist training program.

The purpose of the MD-PhD dual degree program is to prepare highly qualified and motivated post-baccalaureate students for careers as physician scientists in academic medicine and biomedical research. To promote a close-knit group of students, MD-PhD training at the University of Kansas Medical Center includes small group interactions with the program directors and monthly interactions with fellow students at all phases of their training. A peer-mentoring program allows students to advise and guide each other on issues related to research and clinical training, personal life-work balance, and professional development. The program is conducted under the auspices of the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Executive Dean of the School of Medicine, with guidance from a MD-PhD Advisory Committee. On average, students spend about 7-8 years in the program; the variable period usually depends on the time needed to complete their research and dissertation.

The Program seeks highly motivated students with outstanding academic credentials and potential, a strong interest in research, and demonstrated research experience. There are no Kansas residency requirements for admission to the MD-PhD program and students with exceptional potential as physician scientists are recruited from around the country.

Applicants need to submit the following credentials: (Deadline October 15th for application through AMCAS, all needed items due October 30th)

• Standard AMCAS medical application with “MD-PhD Combined-Degree Program” selected. Designate The University of Kansas School of Medicine as a recipient. Prepare an addendum and submit it to the Program address (email if possible) only if you wish to make additional or clarifying comments to those already expressed in the three essays in your AMCAS application: [1] Personal Statement. [2] Why are you interested in an MD-PhD Program? [3] Describe your research experience(s) to date, including location and time frame for each, and your research mentor(s).
• MCAT scores will be included in your AMCAS application, otherwise have official copy sent to the MD-PhD Program. Submit GRE scores if taken (not a requirement). Contact the Program if you have any questions.
• One must be written by the applicant’s mentor from the prior research experience(s) and give some indication about the applicant’s potential for research.
• One must be written by a faculty member, other than the research mentor with whom the applicant studied in a science course.
• A letter from any other person selected by the applicant.
• The application fee for our program comes directly to us. Please make out your check for $50.00 to: KUMC MD-PhD Program and send it to the Program address. You will not be required to pay the medical application fee that is listed on the MD only information.
• Email your current CV to [email protected] .
• Selected applicants will be invited for interviews in Kansas City, or in some cases held virtually. All MD/PhD applicants selected to interview with the MD/PhD Admissions Committee must also be interviewed by members of the MD Selection Committee. If you are granted an interview for the MD/PhD program, the Office of MD Admissions will work with the MD/PhD Office to coordinate interviews for both programs. The MD/PhD office will notify you of their interview dates. The interviews are usually held mid January. During the interview, applicants meet with members of the MD-PhD Admissions Committee, MD-PhD and Graduate Program Directors, students currently in the program, and research faculty.
• The Program will cover each selected applicant’s basic travel expenses for interviews held in person; details will be provided at the time of the invitation to interview. A student invited to interview but with exceptional circumstances and unable to participate on those dates may be given an alternative date and considered for admission by the Admissions Committee on an individual case basis.

For additional information please see: http://www.kumc.edu/md-phd-program/application-and-admission.html for details on the application and admission processes.

If Accepted Into the Program:

Students accepted into the MD-PhD Dual Degree program are admitted into the M.D. Program in the School of Medicine and as a Ph.D. student in one of the graduate programs offered through Graduate Studies. The student must provide an official transcript indicating receipt of a Baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution by the time of matriculation into the program (and if applicable, transcripts for any post-baccalaureate studies/degrees).

Admission requirements are subject to change. In most cases, use the catalog of the year the student entered the program. Other years’ catalogs ».

• MD-PhD students must meet the MD degree requirements of the School of Medicine as outlined in their section of this online catalog and the PhD degree requirements as outlined by their PhD department and minimum Graduate Studies requirements also outlined in their respective sections of this online catalog.
• For MD-PhD students, the first two years of the MD curriculum are considered the equivalent of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Science (IGPBS) curriculum.  Successful completion of the IGPBS curriculum (or its equivalent) is a degree requirement for each of the basic science Ph.D. programs.
• PAON 920 Molecular Medicine: Approaches & Ethics (meets once/week the fall and spring semester of the first year of the medical phase)
• Principles of Statistics in Public Health (online course offered in the summer between the first and second years of the medical phase)
• Research skills: 1) Biostatistics learning activities (first or second year of medical phase) and 2) PAON 920 Molecular Medicine: Approaches & Ethics (fall semester, first year of medical phase)
• Responsible conduct of research can be met via one of the following courses: 1) GSMC 856 Introduction to Research Ethics (fall semester, first year of graduate phase), 2) Stower's Research Integrity Course (spring semester, first year of graduate phase), or 3) an institutional-approved Department-sponsored responsible conduct of research course (fall or spring semester of first year of graduate phase) with permission of the Program Director. For details contact the Program office.
• BIOS 799 Introduction to Statistical Genomics (or a comparable course with permission of the Program Director): taken during the first or second year of the graduate phase
• Research skills and responsible conduct of research training will also be required in the final year of the graduate phase, in consultation with the Program Director.

At any time throughout the course of study, if a student is not meeting the requirements of the MD-PhD program, or of the specific degrees – their tenure in the program will be reviewed by appropriate personnel and action may be taken. Continued advancement in the program is dependent on a student successfully meeting the requirements of the MD-PhD program and those of their current phase (MD or graduate) of study.

Degree requirements and course descriptions are subject to change.  In most cases, use the catalog of the year the student entered the program.  Other years’ catalogs ».

Contact Info

University of Kansas Medical Center 1123 Delp - Mail Stop 3062 3901 Rainbow Boulevard Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7700 913-588-5241 913-945-6848 [email protected] http://www.kumc.edu/md-phd-program.html

Tim Fields, M.D., Ph.D., Program Director [email protected]

Amy Wolf, Program Manager 913-588-5241 [email protected]

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Ph. D. Programs

To view the degree requirements for the doctorate degree programs you are enrolled in select the associated discipline below from the list below.

Ph.D. Programs

Computer science, degree requirements.

Requirements for EECS doctoral degree program in Computer Science

• First semester select a major advisor and a doctoral committee
• Submit plan of study to be approved by committee
• Qualifying examination
• Annual Ph.D. Activity Report (PHAR)
• Comprehensive examination
• Dissertation
• Final oral examination

(Doctoral Committee: Students must select a major advisor and a doctoral committee within their first semester in the program. Doctoral committees must consist of a minimum of five Graduate Faculty members and is chaired by the major advisor. The advisor and at least two other members of the committee must be tenured or tenure-track EECS Graduate Faculty. One committee member must be the  Graduate Studies Representative , a regular KU faculty member from outside of EECS. The committee guides the plan of study, participates in the comprehensive and final examinations, and helps select a topic for research.)

Course Requirements

Students admitted to the program with their M.S. degree must complete:

• EECS Colloquium (EECS 802), recommend taking it your first semester
• Minimum of 18 credit hours of approved course work
• Minimum of 15 credit hours of course work must be EECS numbered 700 or higher, excluding Directed Graduate Reading (EECS 801) Gradaute Problems (EECS 891), Master's Thesis (EECS 899), and Post-Master's Research (EECS 998).
• Minimum of 18 semester credit hours of doctoral dissertation (EECS 999)
• EECS 999 hours can only be counted toward degree after passing the Comprehensive Examination

Students admitted to the program without their M.S. degree must complete:

• Minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work
• Minimum of 30 credit hours of course work must be EECS numbered 700 or higher, excluding Directed Graduate Reading (EECS 801), Graduate Problems (EECS 891), Master's Thesis (EECS 899), and Post-Master's Research (EECS 998).

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During their first semester, students will form a graduate committee. The student’s committee consists of a minimum of 5 Graduate Faculty members and is chaired by the major adviser. The adviser and at least 2 other members of the committee must be tenured or tenure-track members of the Graduate Faculty, and 1 committee member must be a regular KU Graduate Faculty member outside of the EECS department. They should select faculty members who are most closely aligned with their research interests.

• Meet with professors in area of interest
• Choose an adviser
• Meet regularly with adviser to refine plan of study to meet academic and research goals

Advising holds will be released after the  plan of study  is approved and a signed  enrollment planning form (pdf)  is submitted to the EECS Graduate Office.

Students should plan their schedules with the understanding that some EECS graduate courses are offered on a two-year rotation. Some classes are offered every semester, others once per year, and some advanced courses are offered once every four semesters. Check with the  University Registrar  for a complete listing of courses.

Plan of Study

Every PhD student is required to have a goal for their PhD program that matches the sought after degree. The plan of study must be consistent with the identified degree and goals.

The  plan of study  outlines all course work, establishes dates for PhD milestones* and identifies the committee members.

• Work with adviser to form a committee, decide the classes that best meet your academic goals and determine a timeline to meet the PhD dates*.
• Submit plan of study before second semester of graduate study.
• Update plan of study when modifications are made and resubmit plan for approval.

PhD plans of study includes:

• EECS Colloquium and Seminar on Professional Issues (EECS 802), recommend taking it your first semester.
• Minimum of 18 semester credit hours of EECS 999 Doctoral Dissertation (EECS 999 hours can only be counted toward degree after passing the Comprehensive Examination)
• Minimum of 5 committee members (4 EECS Graduate Faculty and 1 KU Graduate Faculty outside the department)

*PhD Dates:

• Residency is met after full time enrollment two consecutive semesters
• Research Skills are met with the passing of the qualifying exam
• Responsible Scholarship is met with the passing of EECS 802

Qualifying Examination

Students demonstrate knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals and a potential for research through the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination (Qual). The Qual demonstrates the ability of the student to understand and apply fundamental concepts and evaluates their potential to pursue doctoral research. The EECS Qual completes the Ph.D. Research Skills Requirement for Doctoral students at KU.

A student becomes eligible to take the qualifying exam after both: (a) completing 24 hours of graduate coursework, and (b) being formally accepted into the PhD program. The student must also complete 6 hours of KU graduate coursework before taking the exam.

The EECS Qual uses four types of evidence to evaluate the PhD student. 

• Advisor recommendation – the student’s advisor will provide a frank but confidential assessment of the student’s ability to conduct PhD-level scholarship. 
• Academic performance – the KU classroom performance of the student will be assessed.
• Research ability – each student will submit written evidence of their research ability. 
• Oral exam – A committee of 3 faculty members will interview the student, discussing and probing topics associated with items 2 and 3 above.

A PhD student application for the Qual includes an “Abstract of Research Interests”, which provides a description and overview of the student’s interests and anticipated research direction. The main purpose of the abstract is to introduce the oral exam committee to the scholarly interests of the student, such that conversations and questions during the exam are fairly and effectively aligned with these interests. A secondary purpose of the abstract is to provide evidence as to the student’s ability to write effectively, and to communicate clearly and unambiguously technical content and ideas. As such, this abstract must be written and edited entirely by the student. The prose must therefore be original—it cannot be copied from a published document.

A committee of 3 faculty members appointed by the department will conduct an oral exam of the PhD student. The committee will receive the student’s research statement and course transcripts prior to this oral interview. Two hours will be scheduled for this interview. Using the student’s KU transcript, research statement, and the oral exam, the student’s exam committee will make a pass/fail recommendation. The department’s qualifying exam committee will then review both the advisor’s and the exam committee’s recommendations and render a grade for the exam.

Students who fail the exam are allowed to retake it one more time between 6 to 12 months after receiving a failing grade. If they fail it a second time, they will not be allowed to continue in the doctoral program.

Explore:  Qualifying Exam Topics    Application Form (pdf)

Ph.D. Activity Report

Students are required to submit an annual Ph.D. Activity Report (PHAR), which is used to assess academic progress.

A student who receives a second unsatisfactory evaluation will be placed on academic probation. Academic probation will be removed upon substantial progress as documented in the student's next PHAR; without substantial progress toward the degree, the student's Ph.D. status will be terminated.

Comprehensive Examination

After completing at least three-fourths of the course work requirements, students must pass the comprehensive examination. Before the exam, they will submit a detailed proposal for a possible dissertation. The doctoral committee will conduct an oral examination that evaluates a candidate’s proposal and overall knowledge of Computer Science.

If the student passes the comprehensive examination and later chooses a substantially different dissertation topic, a new proposal must be presented for the approval of the doctoral committee.

At least three weeks before the intended Ph.D. comprehensive exam, a student must do the following:

• Verify your plan of study is complete, correct, and on file in the EECS Graduate Office
• Schedule a time and location for defense with committee members and coordinate with staff to reserve the room
• Email date, time, location, full committee, title and short abstract (< 350 words) to the  EECS Graduate Office
• Distribute a written Ph.D. dissertation proposal to your committee
• Prepare and practice comprehensive presentation

Doctoral Dissertation and Final Oral Examination

A minimum of 1 month after completing your comprehensive exam and at least three weeks prior to your doctoral defense:

• Check with faculty advisor, the EECS Graduate Office, and the Engineering Dean's office to ensure all degree requirements have been completed and your dissertation meets University specifications
• Email date, time, location, full committee, title and short abstract (less than 350 words) to the  EECS Graduate Office
• Prepare and practice dissertation presentation

>After your doctoral defense, you must do the following:

• >Make final corrections to your dissertation as directed by your committee
• Get the title page and acceptance pages signed by all committee members
• Deliver the signed pages to the Engineering Dean's office
• Submit signed Doctoral Checklist (pdf)  and Graduation Report to Engineering Dean’s office
• Submit Dissertation  Online
• Deliver bound copies to committee members (if requested).

Electrical Engineering

Requirements for EECS doctoral degree program in Electrical Engineering

(Doctoral Committee: Students must select a major advisor and a doctoral committee within their first semester in the program. Doctoral committees must consist of a minimum of five Graduate Faculty members and is chaired by the major advisor. The advisor and at least two other members of the committee must be tenured or tenure-track EECS Graduate Faculty. One committee member must be the  Graduate Studies Representative , a KU faculty member from outside of EECS. The committee guides the plan of study, participates in the comprehensive and final examinations, and helps select a topic for research.)

• Minimum of 15 credit hours of course work must be EECS numbered 700 or higher, excluding Directed Graduate Reading (EECS 801), Graduate Problems (EECS 891), Master's Thesis (EECS 899), and Post-Master's Research (EECS 998).  Minimum of 30 credit hours of course work must be EECS numbered 700 or higher, excluding Directed Graduate Reading (EECS 801), Graduate Problems (EECS 891), Master's Thesis (EECS 899), and Post-Master's Research (EECS 998).

Students demonstrate knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals and a potential for research through the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination (Qual). The Qual demonstrates the ability of the student to understand and apply fundamental concepts and evaluates their potential to pursue doctoral research. The EECS Qual completes the Ph.D. Research Skills Requirement for Doctoral students at KU.

Explore:  Qualifying Exam Topics

After completing at least three-fourths of the course work requirements, students must pass the comprehensive examination. Before the exam, they will submit a detailed proposal for a possible dissertation. The doctoral committee will conduct an oral examination that evaluates a candidate’s proposal and overall knowledge of Electrical Engineering.

• For all defense notices Email date, time, location, full committee, title and short abstract (< 350 words) to the  EECS Graduate Office

After your doctoral defense, you must do the following:

• Make final corrections to your dissertation as directed by your committee

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The interview process is a conversation between you (the applicant) and your potential employer. The purpose of the interview is to find out 3 things: 

• Do you have the skills and experience to do the job?
• Do you have the motivation, work ethic, and energy to achieve the necessary objectives?
• Will you fit in with the company's organizational dynamics and culture?  

How to Ace Your Interview 

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• Get the details of when, where, and with whom you’ll be meeting.  Look up directions to the location and where to park.
• Research the employer  so you won't be stumped by common questions like, “What interested you in this position?” or “What do you know about our company?”
• Check your   online professional image . Your online presence on social media and other sites should be an asset, not a liability.
• Prepare your outfit.  For most interviews, you should wear  business attire  – ideally, a two-piece matching suit.
• Practice, practice, practice.  You can brainstorm your answers for  common interview questions , practice with friends, family, in front of the mirror, or  online , or  schedule a mock interview appointment  at the UCC.
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• Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled interview.  Remember: the interview begins as soon as you arrive on site. Be polite and friendly to everyone, and offer a firm handshake.
• Be aware of your body language.  Sit up straight, make eye contact, and smile.
• Be positive and enthusiastic.  Deliver thoughtful, relevant responses that emphasize results.
• Prepare to ask questions of your own , including asking about next steps and/or timeline of the interview process to demonstrate your interest in the position and company.  

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• Thank the hiring manager  for the opportunity to interview in person at the end of the interview.
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