What is the deadline for submission?
The application for both the spring and fall admission cycle will open on August 1. To be considered for admission for the fall, applications must be submitted by December 15th. To be considered for admission for the spring, applications must be submitted by November 1st. Please reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator if you have any extenuating circumstances. Sometimes, spots may still be available.
What are the application requirements?
To apply for admission to the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, you will need to submit an application for admission electronically through The Graduate School. Application requirements include:
Language Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Will you use my best GRE scores when assessing my application?
All components of your application will be considered, including all test scores. You do not have to submit the GRE scores if you do not want to, but you are able to if you believe it demonstrates your strengths.
What are the language proficiency exam score requirements?
TOEFL: The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and the internet-based test, 88.
IELTS: The minimum acceptable score is 7.0
Duolingo: The minimum acceptable score is 110.
Can the language proficiency requirement be waived?
Applicants are exempt from this requirement if they have earned a degree from an institution within a country where English is the primary (official) language. The waiver is granted automatically through the application based on the institution input.
In addition, applicants who would normally be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, but who have been working for at least the prior three years in the US or another country in which English is the official language, can petition to have that requirement waived.
How do I verify that my TOEFL waiver was applied?
The Application Checklist on the application status page will display a status of “waived.”
Do I need to mail in original transcripts?
You do not need to mail in original transcripts when applying. You should upload an unofficial transcript from prior undergraduate or graduate work as a part of your online application. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.
Is there an application fee?
If you are submitting an application to the Master's program, there is no fee. If you are submitting an application to the PhD program. the application fee is 95.00 USD.
Can my application fee be waived?
Waivers of the application fee will be considered automatically as part of the application process for US citizens and US permanent residents (documentation may be required). Unfortunately, application waivers are not available automatically for international students.
For additional questions and information about application fee waivers please contact: GSfeewaivers@vanderbilt.edu
How can I check the status of my application?
You may check the status of your application through your applicant portal here: apply.vanderbilt.edu
Can I upload additional documents after my application has been submitted?
You may upload additional documents after the application has been submitted.
Can recommendation letters be submitted after the application close?
Yes. You may submit your application even if all recommendation letters have not been submitted. However, an admission decision cannot be released until all materials, including recommendation letters, are received.
When can I expect to hear from the program about the admission decision?
All official decisions will be communicated by the Graduate School on or before March 29th (for fall admissions) or December 1st (for spring admissions)
If I receive an offer of admission, what are the next steps?
If you have received an offer of admission, the department administrator will contact you for next steps.
How long after an admission offer is made do I have to respond?
Typically you will have at least 2 weeks to respond with either your acceptance or rejection of the admission offer. You should complete the Admission Response Form through the application portal to indicate your response.