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GRADUATE DOMESTIC ADMISSIONS
Application deadlines for domestic students are as follows:
Fall
semester:
January 15 -- to be considered for fellowships and to receive early
admission
April 1 -- without late fee
July 1 -- with $25 late fee
Spring semester: October 1
PLEASE NOTE:
Beginning with applications for Fall 2007, the Electrical &
Computer Engineering Department will require the GRE for ALL applicants. Plan to
take the exam early enough that your official score report will be
received in our office by the application deadline. You should list
the institution code (4853) and the department code (1203) when you
take the exam so that ETS will send us the scores as soon as they are
available.
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department is a prescreening department.
Carefully read and follow all instructions below.
Admission to Graduate Studies in Electrical Engineering at the University of Utah
Admission is based on an evaluation of both an applicant’s academic
profile and research potential. Before applying, you may wish to
review our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering receives
most applications for fall semester but will consider domestic
applications for spring semester. All
application materials must be received by the Electrical & Computer
Engineering Department by the application deadline.
Questions regarding the graduate program should be sent to the Graduate Secretary.
Application Process
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department has been designated as a prescreening department.
A prescreening department requires its applicants to submit all
application materials directly to their office for review BEFORE
submission to the University of Utah Admissions Office.
Therefore, only those who are accepted by the department have their
files submitted to the University Admissions Office and pay the
$45 University application fee.
All application materials must be sent directly to the ECE
Department, including a $10 department application fee. DO NOT USE THE
ONLINE APPLICATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADMISSION WEBSITE. Applicants
who fail to comply with this procedure will not be considered and will
not receive a refund of the University application fee.
Required Application Materials
Applicants for graduate study in the ECE Department must complete an
online application and request official copies of transcripts and exams be sent directly to the
department office to be received by the application deadline. The
following materials are required of ALL applicants, including those
wishing to transfer into the program from another department at the
University of Utah. The application materials which are to be mailed must be sent to the ECE Department at the address below.
Information you will need to complete the online form:
- Graduate degree you are applying for:
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering: This degree
is available for those students who want to pursue an in-depth study of
a variety of topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, preferably in an
engineering or a related field. Admission requirements include a
minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2.
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering: This degree is
research oriented and requires the writing of a Master's thesis.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, preferably in an engineering or a related field. Admission requirements include a
minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering: This degree requires the
writing of a doctoral dissertation. Admission requirements
include a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Degree of Electrical Engineer: This is a non-thesis,
doctoral-level professional degree. Admission requirements
include a minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Professors you are interested in working with and the areas of your research interests. Click here for information on ECE faculty members and their research interests.
- Education history, including names of institutions attended, dates
of attendance, degrees earned/expected, dates degrees
received/expected, and GPAs.
- Most recent GRE scores and test date. Only the General
Examination is required. Please NOTE that, beginning with
applications for Fall 2007, the GRE is required for ALL
applicants. Domestic students applying for the Master of
Engineering degree for Spring 2007 (application deadline October 1)
will not be required to submit GRE scores. GRE Preparation Materials
- Personal goals statement. This should be a one- to two-page
statement describing in depth the applicant's background, interests,
and, in particular, the reasons for wanting to pursue graduate studies
in Electrical Engineering at the University of Utah.
- Contact information for three recommendation providers. The
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department ONLY accepts letters
of recommendation that are submitted by the recommenders through our
online system. Recommendations should be
from current or former professors who have knowledge of the applicant’s
abilities through classwork and/or research. A recommendation
from a
professional supervisor is acceptable if the supervisor is from a field
related to electrical and computer engineering and is qualified to
judge the academic and technical capabilities and character of the
applicant as well as the ability of the applicant to perform research.
- Credit card information for payment of the $10 department application
fee. Alternatively, a check or money order may be sent to the address
below after the online application is submitted; however, the
application will not be complete until the $10 payment has been
received.
Other required application materials:
- Grade Reports and Transcripts: Applicants must arrange to
have two copies of their transcripts sent to the Electrical &
Computer Engineering Department directly from the issuing schools to
the address below. School records must be presented in the original
language accompanied by an official English translation. Translations
must be literal and complete.
- Official GRE score report: Examination scores must be sent to
the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department by ETS and must be no more than five years old.
Applicants must take the GRE exam early enough to allow their official
score reports to arrive by the application deadline. The ETS
codes are 4853 (institution) and 1203 (department).
- DO
NOT send hard copies of the statement of purpose, resume, etc.
This information is contained in the online application.
BE AWARE THAT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ONLINE. ONLY THE
TRANSCRIPTS ARE SCANNED IN AND ADDED TO THE ONLINE INFORMATION.
THE GRE SCORES ARE CHECKED AGAINST THE OFFICIAL SCORE REPORTS
AND CONFIRMED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION. DO NOT SEND OTHER INFORMATION BY MAIL; IT WILL BE DESTROYED.
All application materials must be sent to:
Graduate Secretary
University of Utah
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department
50 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 3280
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9206 USA
gradsecy@ece.utah.edu
801-581-6943
Please read instructions carefully before beginning the application process.
DO NOT contact the ECE Department for application status. After
you have submitted your online application, you may log in to the
ApplyYourself system to check on the status of your application. You must also
keep current the email address you enter on your application since any
correspondence we send to you will be through that email address.
When an admission decision has been made, applicants will receive an
email stating that their decision letter is available online through
the ApplyYourself system.
If You Are Accepted
Applicants will receive an email stating that their decision letter
is available online through the ApplyYourself system. Those who
are recommended for admission by the Electrical &
Computer Engineering Department through the prescreening process will
be given instructions in their decision letter on how to proceed.
Applicants must notify
the department whether or not they will be attending the University of Utah.
Those applicants who wish to accept the offer of admission will then be
directed to download and complete the University of Utah Graduate
Application. This application must be submitted along with the
University application fee of $45. The applicant's application materials
and fee will then be submitted to the University Admissions
Office by the ECE Office. The Admissions Office sends formal notice of admission to the applicant by
postal service.
Master of Science vs. Master of Engineering: The
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department does not normally admit
students to the M.S. or Ph.D. programs without a research advisor
and/or research project. Applicants who apply for the M.S. or
Ph.D. programs may be considered for admission into the M.E. program
since this degree can be earned by coursework only. The coursework for
the M.E. degree can be completed in one year by students who take 15
hours per semester or take summer courses from allied fields.
Students can apply for transfer into the M.S. or Ph.D. program
within the first two or three semesters if they are able to find a
research thesis advisor. However, students are strongly
encouraged to continue in the M.E. track and to complete the
requirements as soon as possible. Master of Engineering students
will be graduated in the semester in which 30 hours of coursework are
completed. The Master of Engineering Handbook describes
the requirements for the M.E. degree. Students who haven’t already
studied the information on our website should take the time to do that
now.
Planning Your Program: The URL http://www.ece.utah.edu/classes/ececourselist.html
contains information about the courses we plan to teach during the Fall
and Spring semesters of the current academic year. Develop a plan
of study based on these offerings, keeping in mind that you must
register for two semesters (four for Ph.D. candidates) of Graduate
Seminar. Additional information on these courses can be found in
the General Catalog.
Requirements for Admission from a Nonaccredited School or Non-ECE Major
A nonaccredited curriculum is generally not as complete in the
mathematics area; therefore, it is required that applicants from
nonaccredited schools fulfill the following two requirements.
Applicants with a non-ECE degree are required to fulfill the following
two requirements; depending on the major, applicants may have already
fulfilled the math requirement.
- Complete the University of Utah ECE Department required undergraduate math courses, including:
| Math 1210 |
4.0 |
Calculus I |
| Math 1220 |
4.0 |
Calculus II |
| Math 2210 |
3.0 |
Calculus III |
| Math 2250* |
3.0 |
Ordinary Differential Equations & Linear Algebra |
| Math 3150 |
2.0 |
Partial Differential Equations for Engineering Students | *A combination of Math 2270 and 2280 can be taken in place of Math 2250.
- Satisfy the prerequisite graduate requirements. Students must demonstrate proficiency in three basic areas: Circuits and Electronics and either Electromagnetic Fields or Systems. Proficiency may be demonstrated by any combination of the following:
- By completing, with a grade of B or better, a department class that
covers the topic. Currently, the classes that satisfy each area
are:
Circuits -- ECE 2270
Electronics -- ECE 2280 or 3110
Electromagnetic Fields -- ECE 3300
Systems --ECE 3500 or 3510
- By taking all of the regular exams (including the final) in one of
the undergraduate classes listed above and completing the exams with an
average grade of B or better.
- By completing an advanced course in the area and receiving a grade
of B or better. These courses may be used toward fulfillment of
the graduate degree requirements if approved by the student's
supervisory committee. Advanced courses which qualify in each
area are:
Circuits – ECE 5710 or 5720
Electronics – ECE 5201, 5202, 5710, or 5720
Electromagnetic Fields – ECE 5320, 5324, or 6310
Systems -- ECE 5510, 5520, or 5530
Frequently Asked Application Questions
Is there a GPA cutoff?
Yes, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate work is required
by the University of Utah. Most students accepted into the
graduate program have GPAs well above that level.
Is the GRE required?
Yes, the GRE General Exam is required for all applicants. Applicants
must score 730 or above in the Quantitative area; the Analytical area
must be 700 or 3.5, depending upon the type of testing; and the Verbal
area must be above 450.
If my GPA and/or test scores are slightly below the cutoffs
mentioned above, can you look at my record and tell me if I should
apply?
No, we do not pre-evaluate records. After reading our
application information, applicants must make their own decision about
whether or not to apply. One of the advantages of being a
prescreening department is that applicants who are not offered
admission do not have to pay the University application fee and have
only had to pay the $10 department application fee.
Will my application be considered if it is not complete?
No, no application will be considered by the ECE Graduate
Committee unless the application file is complete. All
application materials must be received in the ECE Department Office by
the application deadline.
Where can I get more information on the ECE Department?
Detailed information about the ECE Department, faculty's research
interests, ongoing research projects, and recent technical papers are
located at http://www.ece.utah.edu. Applicants should check the website regularly for updated information.
Do I have to contact a faculty member to support my admission?
No, applicants will be considered for assistantships based on
the faculty member(s) and/or research interests indicated on the online
application. Applicants may contact a research group website with
coursework questions. Sending multiple emails to faculty asking
for support before admission does not advance the process of their
application or help in funding decisions.
What are you really looking for in an applicant?
We are looking for applicants with strong academic backgrounds who
have demonstrated a potential to perform creative and innovative
research in the research areas represented by the Electrical &
Computer Engineering Department. Whom should I contact if I have questions?
Lori Walk (gradsecy@ece.utah.edu), the Graduate Secretary.
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