Graduate Program Application

Graduate Program Application Process

Submit application materials below to UNL Graduate Studies:
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• Transcripts
• Additional Requirements for International Applicants living outside USA

Items you will need to apply:

• Personal Information
  Regardless of where you live you must choose a STATE and COUNTRY option when completing your address or the application will show this information incomplete.
• Academic Information
  International Students:
  TOEFL SCORES ARE REQUIRED. Your application will not be considered complete unless your TOEFL scores are entered.
• Previous Degrees
  Please use 'Institution 1' for your UNDERGRADUATE degree information. You will be able to upload 1 transcript PER institution in MyRed. 'Institution 2' should be used for your Masters degree information - if applicable- or other institutions.
• Area of Interest
  Choose a first area of interest. A second area of interest is optional.
• Supporting Files
  Download your one-page personal statement*, CV, abstracts or other supporting information in .pdf format. DO NOT upload your transcripts.

  *One-Page Personal Statement – Submit one page describing long-term goals, how graduate studies in Chemistry at Nebraska will help you achieve your goals, and any additional information you think will help in evaluating your application.
• References
  • Letters of Recommendation – If a recommender does not have email access letters and recommendation form may be submitted in the following manner: 1) sent in sealed envelopes, 2) sent directly by the person writing the letter to the Chemistry Department address listed below, or 3)  as an attachment in an email along with the recommendation form to dlarson2@unl.edu.
• Other Information
  On your application, please select your professors of interest and how you heard about us.