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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a resume.
    Test Requirements
    PhD: The GRE General test is required for PhD applicants. MA/MAT: The GRE General test is preferred for MA or MAT applicants.
    Deadlines
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    Spring 2025
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    Dec 1, 2024
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    Nov 1, 2024
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    Fall 2025
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    May 1, 2025
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    Mar 1, 2025
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    Spring 2026
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    Dec 1, 2025
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    Nov 1, 2025
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    Fall 2026
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    May 1, 2026
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    Mar 1, 2026
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  • School of Graduate Studies - Piscataway
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    Spring 2025
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Fall 2025
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    Sep 1, 2025
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    Sep 1, 2025
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    Spring 2026
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    Jan 15, 2026
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    Jan 15, 2026
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    Fall 2026
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    Sep 1, 2026
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    Sep 1, 2026
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  • School of Graduate Studies - Piscataway
    Program Requirements
    • Completed Official Application (online application).
    • Official transcripts from prior colleges or universities.
    • Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), or Dental Admission Test (DAT) results.
    • Recommendation letters from two individuals (you can have letters sent directly from your referees, from an application service such as Interfolio or directly from your Health Professions Advisor).
    • We will accept your Pre-Health Committee Letter in lieu of two individual letters as long as it was written less than two years ago.
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required for all foreign applicants.
    • ETS code for submission of GRE and TOEFL scores to Rutgers School of Graduate Studies
    • 2786. There is no department code.
    • Submit an MCAT score by using the AAMC THx score reporting system to have your score sent to "Rutgers School of Graduate Studies Piscataway and Newark." We use a single reporting system for both campuses.
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    Spring 2025
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Fall 2025
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    Sep 1, 2025
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    Sep 1, 2025
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    Spring 2026
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    Jan 15, 2026
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    Jan 15, 2026
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    Fall 2026
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    Sep 1, 2026
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    Sep 1, 2026
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  • Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Program Requirements

    Three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, personal statement, and current CV.


    Applicants are restricted from applying to more than one (1) doctoral psychology program in New Brunswick each term. Applying to more than one program may significantly delay your application.


    Send all paperwork to Graduate Admissions. Application process is completed online http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu.

    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please submit a personal statement describing your experiences related to, and your commitment to, pursuing a career in clinical psychology with a doctor of psychology degree (Psy.D.) degree. Page length: 1.5-2 pages approximately 750 – 1000 words. *Please note that personal statements more than 2 pages may not be reviewed.*
    Deadlines
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    Fall 2025
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    Dec 1, 2024
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    Dec 1, 2024
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    Fall 2026
    U.S.
    Dec 1, 2025
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    Dec 1, 2025
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  • School of Communication and Information (Graduate)
    Areas of Concentration
    Communication and Media Research,  Communication and Media Studies,  Corporate Purpose and Social Impact,  Digital Media,  Health Communication,  Public Relations,  Strategic Organizational and Leadership Communication,  Undecided
    Program Requirements

    Personal statement, official transcripts, resume and two letters of recommendation. Three additional requirements are required for International Applicants: (1) TOEFL, or IELTS, or Duolingo Scores, and (2) A transcript evaluation by any member of NACES, such as WES, and (3) A Video-based interview (you will receive further information on the video-based interview after you submit your application).

    Test Requirements

    Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores are OPTIONAL for MCM applicants. All applications will be reviewed equally with or without GRE scores. Not submitting GRE scores will not hurt an applicant's chances of admission, nor will submitting GRE scores give applicants an advantage in admissions. To send your GRE scores to Rutgers, use institution code 2790. We review files once the Graduate Admissions office receives your official GRE scores.

    Personal Statement Instructions
    A personal statement of 300-500 words is required describing your professional and academic background and your career objectives. Please explain why you want to attend the MCM program at Rutgers, what about the program attracts you, and specific areas you would like to study in the program.
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    Spring 2025
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    Nov 1, 2024
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    Nov 1, 2024
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    Summer 2025
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    Mar 15, 2025
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    Mar 15, 2025
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    Fall 2025
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    Jul 1, 2025
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    Jul 1, 2025
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    Spring 2026
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    Nov 1, 2025
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    Nov 1, 2025
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    Summer 2026
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    Mar 15, 2026
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    Mar 15, 2026
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    Fall 2026
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    Jul 1, 2026
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    Jul 1, 2026
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  • School of Communication and Information (Graduate)
    Areas of Concentration
    Communication and Media Research,  Communication and Media Studies,  Corporate Purpose and Social Impact,  Digital Media,  Health Communication,  Public Relations,  Strategic Organizational and Leadership Communication,  Undecided
    Program Requirements

    ** This degree is only available to Rutgers COM and JMS undergraduate students ** Personal statement, official transcripts, CV/resume, and two letters of recommendation from Professors from classes you have taken at Rutgers.

    Personal Statement Instructions
    Submit a personal statement of approximately 300-500 words, detailing your academic, research, and career objectives. Explain why you want to attend our program at Rutgers. Identify areas of study as well as faculty who are of special interest.
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    Spring 2025
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    Nov 1, 2024
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    Nov 1, 2024
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    Fall 2025
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    Jul 1, 2025
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    Jul 1, 2025
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    Spring 2026
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    Nov 1, 2025
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    Nov 1, 2025
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    Fall 2026
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    Jul 1, 2026
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    Jul 1, 2026
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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    Communication,  Library and Information Science,  Media Studies
    Program Requirements
    Master's degree required. Personal statement, official transcripts, resume/CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Examples of acceptable writing samples include a chapter or portion of your masters thesis, a term paper from a previous class, an academic conference paper or journal publication, a professional work product, etc.
    Test Requirements
    Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores are OPTIONAL for applicants. All applications will be reviewed equally with or without GRE scores. Not submitting GRE scores will not hurt an applicant's chances of admission, nor will submitting GRE scores give applicants an advantage in admissions. TOEFL/IELTS required for international applicants.
    Personal Statement Instructions
    Please include a personal statement that describes your research interests, explains your goals for pursuing your Ph.D. in this program, and identifies any relevant faculty who you would have an interest in working with.
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    Dec 15, 2024
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    Dec 15, 2024
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    Fall 2026
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    Dec 15, 2025
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    Dec 15, 2025
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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    Personal statement, official transcripts, a minimum of three letters of recommendation, resume, and writing sample (at least 15 pages).
    Test Requirements
    PhD: The GRE General test is preferred for PhD applicants.
    Deadlines
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    Fall 2026
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    Jan 15, 2026
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    Jan 15, 2026
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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Areas of Concentration
    General Computer Science,  Machine Learning/AI,  Massive Data Analytics,  Robotics,  Systems/Security,  Vision/Visualization/Graphics
    Program Requirements

    Personal statement, uploaded unofficial copies of transcripts for review, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.

    Test Requirements

    GRE General. Our MS and PhD programs require applicants to submit their GRE and English language proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) if these tests are available online or in person in their countries.

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    Sep 15, 2024
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    Feb 1, 2025
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    Feb 1, 2025
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    Spring 2026
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    Sep 15, 2025
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    Sep 15, 2025
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    Fall 2026
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    Feb 1, 2026
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    Feb 1, 2026
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  • The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
    Program Requirements
    Personal statement, uploaded unofficial copies of transcripts for review, and three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.
    Test Requirements
    GRE General. FALL 2021 Applicants: Our MS and PhD programs require applicants to submit their GRE and TOEFL scores (or Duolingo) if these tests are available online or in person in their countries. We will waive the requirement for applicants residing in China or Iran, but encourage them to submit the scores if possible. For the list of countries who offer tests please see https://www.ets.org/s/cv/important-update/.
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    Jan 15, 2025
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    May 5, 2025
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    Sep 1, 2025
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    Sep 1, 2026
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