Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

RequirementsMore Information
GPAApplicants to the Ph.D. program in Engineering Systems are required to have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering from an institution holding accreditation as outlined in GCAC-301 Qualifications for Admission, with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale).
EducationApplicants are required to have completed a master’s degree in engineering or another STEM field.

Note that applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a non-engineering STEM field may be admitted on a provisional basis pending successful completion of specific engineering core courses per recommendation of the admissions committee for the Ph.D. in Engineering Systems.
Supporting Materials
  • Scores from the GRE General Test
    Note: Will be waived for students with degree(s) from ABET-accredited programs.
  • Three letters of reference
  • A personal statement sharing relevant experience and goals
  • A resume
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • International students must provide test scores as required by the Graduate School 

Application Deadline

Note: Students who wish to be considered for funding need to apply in advance of the following deadlines.

SemesterDeadline
SpringSeptember 1
FallMarch 1
(Note: Deadline for students requesting an assistantship is January 15)