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Application Instructions

We are happy to learn of your interest in our graduate program. We encourage applications from mathematically talented students from all fields who seek to prepare themselves for diverse careers that require strong analytical thinking skills. If you have a GPA averaged over all your post high-school studies of 3.0 (A = 4.0) or higher, you are eligible to apply. While a bachelor’s degree in mathematics is not required a significant background in mathematics is expected.

If you have a GPA averaged over all your post high-school studies of 3.0 (A = 4.0) or higher, you are eligible to apply. A significant background in mathematics is expected, although a degree in mathematics is not required.

To start a new application you will first need to create an account. The following information is required:

  • Valid email address
  • First and last name
  • Birthdate

The account creation process confirms the email address and will send you a temporary PIN. Once an account record has been created and confirmed, an application can be initiated.

After submitting your online application and paying your application fee, begin submitting the required supporting materials to complete your application.

Application Fee Waiver

Applicants to the MS or PhD programs in mathematics meeting all the following criteria can receive a waiver of the normal application fee.

Note that we cannot waive your application fee until your application is submitted, with all required supplementary materials already received (i.e. fully complete except the payment).

  • Your application is complete (based on your application checklist ) by February 1st.
  • You have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • You request an application fee waiver by submitting this form.

You may check the status of your application at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete, or check on updates.

Requirements for U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Applicants

  • Statement of Purpose.
  • Resume or CV: All applicants must submit a resume or CV as one of the checklist items in the SLATE application.
  • GRE test scores are no longer required as part of a complete application for the MS or PhD programs in mathematics.   You may still submit GRE general or GRE math subject test scores if you so choose. To submit GRE scores contact ETS and request that your scores be sent to Colorado State University using the institution code of 4075.  GRE scores generally take 3 – 4 weeks to be reported by ETS; therefore, please order your scores as early as possible.
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation – Provide the name and email addresses for your three recommenders.  They will receive an email from CSU that contains instructions on how to upload a letter of recommendation for you.  There is no standard form or format for recommendation letters, so they should provide a letter with the format of their choosing.
  • One Official transcript – Contact all previous institutions you have attended (undergraduate and graduate) to request official transcripts be sent directly to Colorado State University using the institution code of 4075.  Transcripts are required for any college coursework taken during high school if college credit was earned. Colorado State University transcripts are not required.Hard copy official transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions at:

 

 

 

Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University
Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062

Requirements for International Applicants: 

  • Statement of Purpose.
  • Resume or CV: All applicants must submit a resume or CV as one of the checklist items in the SLATE application.
  • GRE test scores are no longer required as part of a complete application for the MS or PhD programs in mathematics.  You may still submit GRE general or GRE math subject test scores if you so choose. To submit GRE scores contact ETS and request that your scores be sent to Colorado State University using the institution code of 4075.  GRE scores generally take 3 – 4 weeks to be reported by ETS; therefore, please order your scores as early as possible.
  • One official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended are required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress.  Final records will be required upon completion of the course or degree. ALL records submitted must be in the native language; any credentials written in languages other than English MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation. Official documents must be sent through a certified, secure document service, or through the postal mail, directly from your school to CSU. Transcripts and diplomas sent through email are not considered official documents. International students, please use the Guide to Comparable Degrees for graduate study.
  • Official transcripts are required even during the review process! Applications without official transcripts will not be reviewed!
  • Official transcripts and credentials, such as degree certificates, are issued directly by the granting institution where the coursework was completed or the degree was earned (with original seals, stamps, and/or signatures). Officially certified transcripts or degree certificates can be hard-copy photocopies of the original document provided by the issuing institution, the U.S. Consulate’s Education/Culture Departments (or representatives), or by limited U.S. sponsoring agencies (such as Fulbright, IREX, etc.). Notarized copies of transcripts/credentials are not accepted in lieu of official or officially certified documents.Contact all previous institutions you have attended (undergraduate and graduate) to request official transcripts be sent directly to Colorado State University. Hard copy official transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions at:

 

 

 

Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University
Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
USA

  • 3 Letters of Recommendation – Provide the name and email addresses for your three recommenders.  They will receive an email from CSU that contains instructions on how to upload a letter of recommendation for you.There is no standard form or format for recommendation letters, so they should provide a letter with the format of their choosing.
  • English Proficiency – TOEFL or IELTS.  Request that ETS and/or IELTS report your scores directly to Colorado State University using the institution code of 4075.  Photocopies will not be accepted.  TOEFL scores generally take 3 – 4 weeks to be reported by ETS. Therefore, please order your scores as early as possible.Applicants are exempted from the TOEFL or IELTS requirement if the official language of their country is English, or they have recently earned a degree at an American University.  The Mathematics Department does not award conditional admissions for a low English proficiency score.

Minimum scores are as follows:

  • TOEFL – Computer Based – 213, Paper Based – 550, Internet Based – 80
  • IELTS – 6.5
  • PTE – 58

CSU Graduate Admissions does NOT accept these specific test scores:

  • Duolingo
  • General IELTS
  • IELTS indicator
  • iTEP
  • TOEFL Essentials
  • TOEFL ITP
  • TOEFL My Best Score

Application Deadlines:

A complete application includes all supporting documents described above. All components of the application are considered by the Graduate Committee in order to competitively award Graduate Teaching Assistantships. If any supporting document arrives late, this may reduce an applicant’s chances for receiving such an award.

General deadlines for the receipt of a complete application (including all supporting documents) are listed below.

Fall:
Admission + Financial Support: February 1
Admission Only: April 1

Spring:
Admission + Financial Support: No assistantship awarded spring semester
Admission Only: September 1

Once Your Application is Complete

Your application will be reviewed by the Graduate Committee once all the required documents are received. You will receive notification if required documents have not arrived, and also when your application file is complete.

The Graduate Committee will recommend admission or denial of admission to the Graduate School.  The Graduate School will notify you of the final admission decision.

Please note: Meeting the minimum CSU or department standards does not entitle an applicant to admission. Meeting such standards only ensures consideration of the application. Since CSU cannot accommodate all who meet the minimum standards, it reserves the right to select individuals for admission on the basis of merit in such a way as to promote the best interests of CSU and the society as a whole and to maximize the potential for individual accomplishment.

If you have any questions about your application status please send an email to gradprogram@math.colostate.edu