Are You Ready to Apply?

Check the following to make sure you have completed them before beginning your application.

Transcripts (Academic Records) – Submit official transcripts from postsecondary institutions directly to the department to which you are applying.

Department Application Requirements – If required by your program (See Graduate Programs page), send supplementary materials, such as writing samples, directly to the department to which you are applying. See Mailing Materials.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – Take the GRE Test and have your scores sent to Stanford University (school code 4704; no department code is necessary). Important: Some departments also require scores GRE subject scores. See Graduate Programs page.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – If applicable, take the TOEFL and have your scores sent to Stanford University (school code 4704; no department code is necessary). Important: In addition to the TOEFL, some departments require the Test of Spoken English (TSE). See Graduate Programs page.

Letters of Recommendation – If your recommenders will be submitting their letters online, you will need to enter their email addresses in the online application. If your recommenders will be submitting on paper, provide them with copies of the Recommendation Evaluation form. Important: Regardless of which method your recommenders choose, you must input their names and contact information in the online application Recommendation Provider List. Be sure to inform them of the application deadline.

Statement of Purpose – Write your statement of purpose (not to exceed two pages in length). You will upload your statement as part of the online application process.

Application Fee – Send your application payment early if paying by check or money order. Your check/money order must be received at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. Request for fee waivers must also arrive at least two weeks prior the application deadline.

Application materials, once submitted as part of your application, become the property of Stanford University. Materials will not be returned, and copies will not be provided for applicants nor released to other institutions. Please keep a copy for your records.

If you are finished with all of these steps, then you are ready to proceed with the on-line application.