The program requires:

applicants have a minimum of 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in prior degrees, including bachelor's and typically also master's degree, from an accredited institution, in CSCD or a related field.
a minimum of 300 combined verbal and quantitative score on GRE.
consistent with University policy, a minimum of 90 on TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers who have completed prior degrees in non-English speaking institutions (those with prior degrees from an accredited institution in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand are exempt).
a primary advisor must be identified, a satisfactory interview with the advisor must be completed, and the advisor must be willing to mentor the applicant.
three letters of recommendation with satisfactory characterization of the applicant are required, two or more letters must address academic skills and research potential.
all applications need to include a personal statement. In addition to discussing areas of interest, career goals, and how this program will help the applicant to reach goals, the following information should be included in the statement:
research experience, when applicable: please indicate length and type of experience
advisor preference: please designate primary faculty advisor, and secondary advisors in order of preference.