Office of Admissions

Biology, PhD

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
   Note:
   • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
   • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
   • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

1. Statement of professional goals
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. Department application and residence form (obtain from the department, or online at http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/cmb/phd_app_proced.html)
4. At least three letters of recommendation in sealed and signed envelopes (form available online or may be obtained from the department)

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: May 1    (priority given to applications received by January 3)
International Applicants: May 1    (priority given to applications received by January 3)

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed