{"id":142,"date":"2021-07-13T20:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T20:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2025-12-11T20:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:32:11","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/degree-programs\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Future Starts Here.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited you are interested in our Microbiology Graduate Programs (MGP)! We seek to provide an inclusive environment and welcome all who meet our admission requirements to apply! <\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-red-400-background-color with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-248\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-scaled.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/CAMPUS.courtyard.052-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Apply Now<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Start your application through The Graduate School <span class=nowrap>website.&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you begin the application process,&nbsp;<\/strong>be sure to review the&nbsp;<a href=\"#App_Req\">application requirements<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>note the following important details about admissions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-padded-list\">\n<li>All applicants&nbsp;<strong>must apply through&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Graduate School<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We only offer Fall admissions. <\/strong>If you are applying for the M.M., M.S., or Ph.D. programs, the application deadline is&nbsp;<strong>December 1<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We do not require GRE scores. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are strongly encouraged to identify and <strong>contact prospective faculty mentors <\/strong>before you apply to our Ph.D. and M.S. programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students that are admitted into the Ph.D. or M.S. programs are provided with a <strong>stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Master of Microbial Biotechnology<\/strong> (MMB) program has a different application timeline. For more information on deadlines to apply please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/master-of-microbial-biotechnology\/prospective-students\/admissions\/\">MMB program admissions page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"App_Req\">Application Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following items are required as part of your application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Personal statement<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Microbiology is a diverse discipline.&nbsp;In your personal statement, please describe the areas of research that most interest you (environmental, infectious disease, etc.). Indicating the research of two to four specific MGP faculty is encouraged. You may contact faculty directly through their email address. Clearly state your past or current research experience, and how it has prepared you for graduate level research and training.&nbsp;<strong>Your personal statement should be no more than 1,000 words.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Official transcripts from a four-year bachelor\u2019s program<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Cumulative GPAs at the undergraduate or M.S. level are considered during the selection process, and are often 3.5 and higher for successful applicants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International applicants with a three-year degree must have their degree credentialed through an agency such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Education Service<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/naces.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Credential Evaluation Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Official TOEFL\/IELTS scores (International Students only)<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p><em>International Students only.<\/em><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>TOEFL scores totaling <strong>greater than 100 <\/strong>are required. The test date <em>must <\/em>be <em>no <\/em>more <em>than<\/em>&nbsp;two years&nbsp;<em>old<\/em>&nbsp;(<em>24 months<\/em>)&nbsp;<em>prior<\/em>&nbsp;to the beginning of the requested entry term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International English Language Testing System\u00a0<\/a>(IELTS) scores with an overall band score of\u00a0<em><strong>at least 6.5<\/strong><\/em>. Minimum test scores for each section are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/graduate-handbook\/international-student-admissions\/#:~:text=B.-,English%20Proficiency%20Requirements,-To%20be%20eligible\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/graduate-handbook\/international-student-admissions\/#:~:text=B.-,English%20Proficiency%20Requirements,-To%20be%20eligible\">Graduate Student Handbook<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em> <\/strong>These test scores are not required if you are a citizen of a country where English is the official language<strong> and<\/strong> the language of instruction in higher education, or have successfully completed at least one year of full-time study in a degree program at a four-year U.S. college or university.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Three (3) letters of recommendation<\/strong> from professional references<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The most relevant and helpful letters are requested from former supervisors of laboratory research experiences, REUs, internships or other experiential learning opportunities.&nbsp;People who can attest to your commitment, motivation, work ethic, creativity and ability to work with others will help you the most.&nbsp;Recommendations must be submitted with application by the December 1<sup>st<\/sup> deadline. <em>Personal references will not be accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many more applications than students who can be admitted. Our goal is to provide RA, TA or Fellowship support to those accepted into the research degree programs (Ph.D. and M.S.).&nbsp;<em>Priority for stipend support is given to Ph.D. applicants<\/em>. Applicants can be admitted into our MGP without support, but we appreciate the time and burden graduate studies place on students as they try to accomplish meaningful research, demonstrate good academic success and achieve financial independence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because NC&#160;State&#8217;s Graduate Student Support Plan has added tuition expense for international students who usually can not become residents of North Carolina during their graduate program,<em> our ability to admit non-resident international students is limited.<\/em>&nbsp;International students are invited to apply and have made valuable contributions to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transferring Between Degree Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in our M.S. program may wish to bypass the Master&#8217;s degree and transfer directly into our Ph.D. program. To be eligible for transfer between degree programs, a student must provide their <a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/degree-programs\/master-of-science\/#committees\">advisory committee<\/a> with sufficient evidence of research ability, such as publications or presentations. Additionally, the student must present current research results and research objectives for the Ph.D. dissertation to their committee. Following this presentation, a letter signed by the advisor is forwarded to the Director of Graduate Programs (DGP) to recommend a transfer into our Ph.D. program. Upon approval the student follows the requirements of the Ph.D. program, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/degree-programs\/phd\/phd-preliminary-exam\/\">Preliminary Examination<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, Ph.D. students may consider transferring into our M.S. program after their first year in the program. In this instance, the student&#8217;s advisory committee must meet to specifically address the status of the student&#8217;s program, and a letter signed by thesis advisor must be submitted to the DGP with a specific recommendation. Graduates from <em>our <\/em>M.S. in Microbiology degree program who would like to pursue admission into our Ph.D. program would also follow these steps. A letter notifying a change in program or admission will then be sent to the student and their advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any other transfers between degree programs must receive approval from the student\u2019s advisory committee and a recommendation submitted to the DGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-red-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/plant-and-microbial-biology\/students\/scholarships-fellowships\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M501.33 184a47.51 47.51 0 0 0-19.2 22.4 78 78 0 0 1 17.07 14.93 38.46 38.46 0 0 1 12.8-19.2ZM128 467.73h67.2v-54.4A276.14 276.14 0 0 1 128 382.4ZM312.53 466.67h67.2V382.4a212.21 212.21 0 0 1-67.2 29.87ZM453.33 210.67a29.38 29.38 0 0 0-9.6 1.06c-14.93-77.86-92.8-137.6-185.6-137.6a205.37 205.37 0 0 0-73.6 12.8L99.2 44.27v106.66a158.48 158.48 0 0 0-26.67 59.74H0v88.53h83.2c26.67 61.87 94.93 106.67 176 106.67S410.67 360 436.27 294.93a50.2 50.2 0 0 0 18.13 4.27 43.94 43.94 0 0 0 43.73-43.73 45.76 45.76 0 0 0-44.8-44.8ZM149.76 222.4h-.43a17.07 17.07 0 1 1 17.07-17.07 16.85 16.85 0 0 1-16.64 17.07Zm119.78 96.75a24.08 24.08 0 0 1-8.21.32v11.73h-10.66v-12.8a21.33 21.33 0 0 1-13.87-9.6v9.6h-14.93v-34.13h16c0 9.6 3.2 20.26 12.8 22.4v-30.94l-5.34-2.13c-12.8-5.33-22.4-10.67-22.4-25.6a26.89 26.89 0 0 1 24.82-28.8 26.44 26.44 0 0 1 4 0v-11.73h10.65v12.8a20.64 20.64 0 0 1 11.73 8.53v-7.47H288v32h-16c-1.07-11.73-4.27-18.13-11.73-20.26v28.8l5.33 2.13a44.48 44.48 0 0 1 17.07 9.6 25.11 25.11 0 0 1 5.33 17.07 24 24 0 0 1-18.46 28.48Zm40.86-185.28a140.35 140.35 0 0 0-55.47-10.67 140.26 140.26 0 0 0-55.46 10.67v-22.4a140.26 140.26 0 0 1 55.46-10.67 140.35 140.35 0 0 1 55.47 10.67Zm144 143h-1.1a24.4 24.4 0 0 1-11.73-3.2 176.66 176.66 0 0 0 4.27-34.13v-5.34a15.7 15.7 0 0 1 7.46-1.06 22.5 22.5 0 0 1 22.4 22.4 21.33 21.33 0 0 1-21.27 21.29Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M261.33 280v26.67a12.81 12.81 0 0 0 9.6-12.8c1.07-8.54-3.2-11.74-9.6-13.87ZM241.07 244.8c0 7.47 4.26 10.67 10.66 12.8V232c-2.13 0-4.26 2.13-6.4 3.2a15.86 15.86 0 0 0-4.26 9.6Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Funding Opportunities<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Explore the variety of scholarship and funding opportunities available for graduate students. <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-red-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M0 512h468l24.57-78.85-28.7-143.36L512 146.43l-13.31-31.74-24.58 23.55 9.22-60.42L449.54 0 342 107.52l-57.35-6.14-80.89 98.3-101.36 78.85-1 1a24.14 24.14 0 0 0-7.17 16.39 21.3 21.3 0 0 0 19.45 21.5l31.75 3.07-52.25 88.09Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Join the Pack<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Apply now through the Graduate School website! <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Future Starts Here. We are excited you are interested in our Microbiology Graduate Programs (MGP)! We seek to provide an inclusive environment and welcome all who meet our admission requirements to apply! Before you begin the application process,&nbsp;be sure to review the&nbsp;application requirements&nbsp;and&nbsp;note the following important details about admissions: Application Requirements The following items&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":138,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/floating-box-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"backgroundColor\":\"red_400\",\"boxPosition\":\"left\",\"ctaNum\":\"one\",\"useCTA\":false,\"imageURL\":\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/07\/application-filling.jpeg\",\"imageID\":246}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-142","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2408,"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142\/revisions\/2408"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/microbiology-graduate-program\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}