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Key Deadlines
Fall (August)
June 15
Undergraduate
April 15
Graduate
Spring (January)
Nov.1
Undergraduate
Oct. 15
Graduate
Basic Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
Language
SAT 950 or ACT 18 or TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 5.5. Other waivers may apply. See details.
Academic
High School GPA minimum 2.6 equivalent. See academic requirements for specific countries.
Graduate
Language
TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 6. Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.
Academic
Undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 for unconditional admission.
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