Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

FAQs for Graduate Programs

Q. Do I need to take the GRE test for admission?
A. Yes. You will need to take the GRE General Test.

Q. What score do I need on the GRE test to be admitted?
A. As a guideline for prospective students, typical GRE scores for new students are in the range of 720-800 on quantitative, 600 to 800 (or 4 to 5) on analytical, and 450-650 on verbal (550  to 600 for TOEFL) sections of the test.

Q. What is the application deadline for admission?
A. You can apply at any time. However, to receive primary consideration for graduate assistantships and timely review of your application, applicants for the Fall semester need to apply by January 1. Applicants for the Spring semester need to apply by July 1.

Q. Is there a fee to apply?
A. Yes. The fees for applying are $30 for U.S. students and $70 for international students.

Q. I submitted my application. When will I know if I am accepted?
A. You will receive a letter from the department when your application has completed the review process. If you have not received the letter, then your application is still under review. This process normally takes 4-6 weeks once we receive your application.

Q. Is financial aid available for graduate study?
A. There is no financial aid for graduate study. However, graduate assitantships are part time jobs at the university that provide a monthly stipend and reduce tuition cost to one half of in-state tuition. Assistantships are assigned based on availability and student performance. You can apply for an assistantship but there is no guarantee that you would receive one while you are here.  In addition there are a limited number of fellowships available to supplement the stipend.

Q. My undergraduate degree is not industrial engineering. Will I have to take prerequisite courses?
A. This will depend on your major and the courses you have taken. If you have an engineering degree, you will not need additional courses. Other degrees may require additional course work.

Q. I have been admitted. When do I register for courses?
A.You will register the week before classes start in your first semster. At that time you will meet with your advisor to register.

Q. I am an international student and I have received my letter of acceptance. When will I receive the I20 form for my visa?
A.The university's International Student office will be sending your I20 form. You should receive it within one month of acceptance.