Admissions Checklist
A completed application for admission includes the following:
- Completed online or paper application forms (3 pages)
- Application fee (waived for online applications)
- Official transcripts showing degree conferral
- Three (3) letters of recommendation: Recent graduates should have at least two letters of recommendation from college or university faculty with whom they have studied
- Scholarly writing sample (special education Ph.D. programs only)
Admissions test scores:
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for all Ph.D. programs.
International applicants:
- TOEFL scores are required if you are an international applicant, unless English is your first language or you have completed a degree at an American university.
- The International Student Financial Statement is required. You may download this form at: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/isss/prostudents.html
Note: Other special credentials may be required by some programs.