{"id":534,"date":"2016-10-31T23:35:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T23:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/?page_id=534"},"modified":"2025-12-11T18:04:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T01:04:56","slug":"admissions-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/admissions-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">This easy-to-follow list will help ensure your application is complete. Failure to include all required documents in the online application will result in an incomplete application. <strong>Incomplete applications will not be considered in the admissions process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 clean vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-51f3525c2bc818cd5c9\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-1.filloutanapplication\" href=\"#tab-51f3525c2bc818cd5c9\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">1. Fill out an application<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-352088532299c497da0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-2.submittranscripts,goalstatement,andresume\" href=\"#tab-352088532299c497da0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">2. Submit Transcripts, Goal Statement, and Resume<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-31cd3b6c24d4931796d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-3.sendofficialgreorgmatscores\" href=\"#tab-31cd3b6c24d4931796d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">3. Send Official GRE or GMAT Scores<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-42e4a767a49b417ce0e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-4.threelettersofrecommendation\" href=\"#tab-42e4a767a49b417ce0e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">4. Three Letters of Recommendation<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-cf00573a4a389d57ce3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-5.checkonyourapplicationstatus\" href=\"#tab-cf00573a4a389d57ce3\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">5. Check on Your Application Status<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-51f3525c2bc818cd5c9\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-1.filloutanapplication\" href=\"#tab-51f3525c2bc818cd5c9\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">1. Fill out an application<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-1.filloutanapplication\" id=\"tab-51f3525c2bc818cd5c9\">\n<p><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><br \/>\nDomestic students: $55 \/\u00a0International Students: $65<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><br \/>\nDecember 15<\/p>\n<p>Graduate Admissions will not waive this fee nor process your application without payment.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-352088532299c497da0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-2.submittranscripts,goalstatement,andresume\" href=\"#tab-352088532299c497da0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">2. Submit Transcripts, Goal Statement, and Resume<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-2.submittranscripts,goalstatement,andresume\" id=\"tab-352088532299c497da0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Official\/ Unofficial Transcripts<\/strong><br \/>\nApplicants must upload either official or unofficial transcripts from every university previously attended into the online application. If admitted, you will be required to provide official transcripts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Goals Statement<\/strong><br \/>\nApplicants must complete a 1-2 page essay that includes their rationale for wanting to enter the Ph.D. program, their research interests, and a discussion of their career intentions upon receipt of the degree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Resume<\/strong><br \/>\nInclude your current professional resume when you submit the application form.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-31cd3b6c24d4931796d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-3.sendofficialgreorgmatscores\" href=\"#tab-31cd3b6c24d4931796d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">3. Send Official GRE or GMAT Scores<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-3.sendofficialgreorgmatscores\" id=\"tab-31cd3b6c24d4931796d\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To apply to our program, you must take either the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) by December prior to the year you would like to begin. Although we will accept both GMAT and GRE scores, the GMAT is the preferred test.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The GMAT institution code is K0R-S3-97. If taking the GRE, the institution code is 4853.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Score reports must be sent directly from the Education Testing Service. Official GMAT or GRE score reports cannot be more than five years old.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.international\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">International Students<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-42e4a767a49b417ce0e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-4.threelettersofrecommendation\" href=\"#tab-42e4a767a49b417ce0e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">4. Three Letters of Recommendation<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-4.threelettersofrecommendation\" id=\"tab-42e4a767a49b417ce0e\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ph.D. applicants should request three letters of recommendation, either from academic or professional references. The recommendation should provide an assessment of the applicant\u2019s potential in a Ph.D. program and success in an academic career. You will enter your recommenders\u2019 names and e-mail addresses on the application, and an e-mail will be sent to your recommenders asking them to electronically submit your letter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>We will not accept any letters that are not submitted electronically through the Apply Yourself network<\/strong>. In the application, be sure to click \u201cYES\u201d to submit letters online.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-cf00573a4a389d57ce3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-5.checkonyourapplicationstatus\" href=\"#tab-cf00573a4a389d57ce3\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">5. Check on Your Application Status<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-5.checkonyourapplicationstatus\" id=\"tab-cf00573a4a389d57ce3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To check the status of your application log into the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.applyyourself.com\/AYApplicantLogin\/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=utahgrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ApplyYourself Application Network.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">More information about applying for graduate study at the University of Utah can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/admissions.utah.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Utah Admissions Office website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mailing Address<br \/>\n<\/strong>University of Utah Graduate School<br \/>\nAdmissions Office<br \/>\n201 S. 1460 E. Rm 250S<br \/>\nSalt Lake City, Utah 84112-9057<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Email:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:graduate@sa.utah.edu\">graduate@sa.utah.edu<\/a>\u00a0(domestic applicants)<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:iao@sa.utah.edu\">iao@sa.utah.edu<\/a>\u00a0(international applicants)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:801-581-8761\">801-581-8761<\/a><br \/>\n(Option 3 \u2013 international applicants, Option 4 \u2013 domestic applicants)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.international\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">International Students<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" 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Application<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 international\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background:var(--awb-color2);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">International Students<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<strong>TOEFL Score Report<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational applicants whose native language is not English, including permanent residents who have had their PR card for less than 5 years, must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. Score reports must be sent directly to the University of Utah Graduate Admissions Office by the Educational Testing Service. Use the institution code 4853. Applicants must score at least 100 on the TOEFL iBT, 7.5 on the IELTS, or 130 on the Duolingo English Test for admission to the Business Administration PhD Program. Test scores must not be more than two years old at the time of admission. Work experience in the U.S. will not waive the TOEFL exam.<\/p>\n<p>Exception: The University of Utah Office of Admissions will waive the English proficiency requirement if the applicant receives a Bachelor\u2019s degree at a U.S. institution or from an institution in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom (some Caribbean countries may qualify upon request to be reviewed). <em>The University of Utah reserves the right to require English proficiency from any applicant if a university official deems it necessary.<\/em><em> If an applicant meets one of the requirements and then leaves the country for two or more years, then the waiver is void, with the exception of applicants from the list of approved countries.<\/em><em>\u00a0If an applicant does not meet any of the approved waivers, an email request may be sent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:IAO@SA.Utah.edu\">IAO@SA.Utah.edu<\/a>. Please include your name, date of birth, and any circumstances you deem applicable for consideration.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact the International Admissions Office at 801-581-3091 or by emailing International Student Admissions at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:IAO@SA.Utah.edu\">IAO@SA.Utah.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-534","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=534"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/534\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29479,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/534\/revisions\/29479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}