EIU Master of Science in Chemistry

Detailed Steps to Becoming EIU

Dear prospective graduate student,

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a master’s degree at EIU's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. In order to be admitted,

• you must first apply to the Graduate School by submitting an online application.
• then, the Chemistry Graduate Committee will evaluate your application and decide on your admission into the program.

Key points to consider when submitting your application:

1. Application requires a $30 non-refundable fee (cannot be waived; if you defer your application for another semester, the fee must be paid again).
2. GRE is optional (if you have it, please provide it with your application).
3. If your undergraduate classes were taught in English, English proficiency is not necessary.
4. There is no need to contact a faculty member before or during the application process.
5. Eligibility and acceptance for the program will be determined by the graduate committee based on your credentials (transcript, letters of recommendation, etc.).
6. Scholarship (GA) offers (if available) are made only to admitted students; thesis students have priority over non-thesis students.
7. All international student admissions are processed through the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS); Please direct all your admission-related questions to their office: https://www.eiu.edu/international/;  email: international@eiu.edu

Here is some additional information that may assist you in submitting your application:

1. Create an account at https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/ if you do not have one already.
2. You can find a link for graduate studies: https://www.eiu.edu/international/graduateapplication.php
3. Frequently Asked Questions about Graduate School at EIU can be found at https://www.eiu.edu/graduate/faq.php

Graduate Requirements for Admission can be found at the following link: https://www.eiu.edu/international/grequirements.php

Steps that must be taken are summarized here: https://www.eiu.edu/graduate/aboutadmissions.php

Admission deadlines:

Fall Semester (courses begin in August): May 15th to apply for admission, May 30th to complete file.

Spring Semester (courses begin in January): October 15 to apply for admission, October 30th to complete file.

Grade Point Average (GPA): minimum 2.75 out of 4.0.