Application

We strongly encourage you to use the online application.  It means your application is immediately accessible to the program you are applying to, and it lets you to track which credentials we have received. 

The online application allows you to...

  • scan and upload transcripts (for review purposes only -- you will need to mail official transcripts to the program(s) you apply to)
  • send notices to recommenders asking them to submit letters
  • include a statement of purpose
  • upload a writing sample (if your program requires one)

Deadline

The deadline for applications and all supporting materials for most programs is January 3. A few programs have earlier deadlines, as early as December 1, and you must meet the deadline set by the program you are applying to. 

List of program application deadlines

Preparing to Apply

You can do a number of things to prepare for the application process.

  • Visit the website(s) of the program(s) you are interested in.  You'll find information about and lnks to all of them on our Academic Programs page.
  • Make sure you know the specific admissions deadlines and requirements of the programs(s) you want to apply to.  Some programs have deadlines that fall before the Graduate School deadline, and many programs have their own admissions requirements and application elements.
  • Take the Graduate Review Exam (GRE).  Emory's code is 5187.
  • Prepare your statement of purpose.  
  • Discuss your plans with those you intend to ask for letters of recommendation.

You'll find more information about these elements on our Admissions page.  And please be sure to read instructions from the program(s) you are interested in!

Online Application

www.gs.emory.edu/inquire

This link is temporarily out of order.
Complete a form to receive more information from the program(s) you are interested in.
Select “PhD Programs/other Masters.”

www.gs.emory.edu/apply

Start an application.

www.gs.emory.edu/continue_app

Log in and continue completing an application.

www.gs.emory.edu/recommend

This is where recommenders log in to provide letters for your application.

www.gs.emory.edu/reset_pw

Reset your password -- use this if you forgot your password.

Problems applying online?

Contact us at
404-727-6028 or

gradschool-l@listserv.cc.emory.edu

Paper Recommendation Form

If one of your recommenders needs to send us a recommendation on paper, please ask them to use this form:

Laney Graduate School Student Recommendation Form