GRE Scores: For the Fall 2024 admissions cycle, the School of Information will not require GRE scores as part of the application for the MSIS, dual degree, and PhD programs.
Bachelor's Degree: The completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution. Our PhD students come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, and we welcome applications from interested candidates regardless of the field of study in which you completed your prior degree(s). A master's degree is not required to apply.
Grade Point Average (GPA): A GPA of 3.0 or higher in all junior- and senior-level upper division and graduate level-coursework attempted or completed.
(Optional for Fall 2024 applicants.) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Score: We take a holistic approach to considering doctoral applicants, as such, we do not have particular GRE cut-off points.
Statement of Purpose: A clearly and thoughtfully written statement of purpose. (See below.)
Letters of Recommendation: Three strong letters of recommendation discussing the applicant's academic abilities.
Statement of Purpose - Please limit your statement of purpose to 2,000 words.
Resume/CV
One official transcript from each college or university attended: Submit electronic copies of your official transcripts according to the OGA website. Please avoid mailing paper copies to ensure a quicker processing of your application.

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination