Graduate Degree Requirements
See Pages 11 and 12 of the Graduate Student Handbook, a comprehensive resource for policies and procedures that pertain to CCEE graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
See Pages 11 and 12 of the Graduate Student Handbook, a comprehensive resource for policies and procedures that pertain to CCEE graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
The CCEE department has a rolling admissions process, meaning applications are reviewed throughout the year. However, for the best chance at getting your application reviewed for your chosen term, the following application deadlines apply:
Completing the Application:
If you are accepted for admission, and you choose to become and ISU student, we can finalize your admission by taking the following steps:
International applicants must take one of the following English proficiency examinations and meet or exceed scores listed below. Applicants with scores below those listed will not be considered for admission.
An exam of English proficiency will be required if English is not the official language of an applicant’s home country, even if they attended an institution where the language of instruction was English.
An exam of English proficiency will not be required if:
It is not necessary to identify/secure a major professor before applying. You are welcome to communicate with faculty about your interest in their research area.
Use the CCEE Faculty Directory by Focus Area to check out faculty profiles, which include their contact information.
You can. However, CCEE faculty might offer a master’s admission if they feel your credentials do not support a direct PhD admission.
Do not send application documents by email to the department or ISU Admissions.
All documents must be uploaded to your Admissions MyAccount.
Processing applications can take several months, especially during peak periods (December-March; August-October). It also depends on how quickly your application is complete. If any items are missing, such as transcripts, exam scores, LOR’s, etc., you will be notified that your application is incomplete. If any application items are not received in a timely manner, your application may or may not be considered for the term you originally applied for.
No. You can be accepted academically for admission, but there may or may not be assistantship positions available at that time. Assistantship positions are very competitive, and there are always more applicants than positions available. If you are accepted for admission, but not offered an assistantship, you might be encouraged to attend with your own funding or to find another funding source.
CCEE faculty do not have one set list of criteria. Every faculty member has different criteria based on their needs, which are determined by their research projects and teaching responsibilities. Graduate assistantship openings are filled based on application credentials.
Each specialization has a multitude of research opportunities, and there are also interdepartmental research programs. For more details, visit the Focus Areas section on our Research and Facilities page. Also see our Faculty by Focus Areas page.
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