Requirements for Admission

1. Online Application in the Slate application system
2. Three Letters of Recommendation

Obtain your recommenders’ email addresses and enter them in your online application to
request electronic letters of recommendation. The Slate application system will contact your
recommender directly via email and will be given instructions about how to proceed. Please use
the Slate system and do not have letters of recommendation mailed to the school.

3. Statement of Purpose

The statement (1-3 pages) should outline your background and interests in civil or systems
engineering, reasons why you are seeking to pursue a graduate degree, why you believe JHU is
a good fit for you, specific career goals, events or places that have inspired you, etc.

4. GRE scores

GRE scores are optional for our graduate programs.

5. Transcripts

Official copies of transcripts are not required for application review purposes. Applicants are
asked to upload unofficial transcripts in the Academic History portion of this application. If you
receive an offer and choose to accept it, you must contact your institution to have your official
academic transcripts sent directly to the Office of Engineering Graduate Admissions.

***For international students***

For all foreign academic work we strongly recommend that you submit a professional credential
evaluation from World Education Services (WES). Credential evaluations allow the departments
to better assess your academic records. These evaluations do not replace the transcript, you
are still required to upload these documents as instructed.

6. TOEFL/IELTS scores or English Language Proficiency Test Waiver (For international students only)

Visit Information for International Students to read our English Language Proficiency Policy for
detailed information, including preferred minimum test scores. Engineering Graduate Admissions has updated our English Language Proficiency Policy in lieu of COVID-19 and are currently accepting additional options. You may request an English Language Proficiency Test Waiver by contacting the Engineering Graduate Admissions Office by emailing [email protected]. Applications require a self-reported score for review. Many applicants see their official scores arrive after the application submission deadline.

7. Application Fee
  • $0 for both MSE and MS programs
  • $25 for the PhD program

The application fee for a PhD program is non-refundable and must be received by the application deadline for the degree program that you are applying to. Payment is made in the payment section of the application by credit/debit card after completing the final “Review” section of the application. If you are eligible for a fee waiver, you must request an Application Fee Waiver directly on the application. Please see the application fee waiver policy.

8. CV/Resume
Optional:
  • Personal Statement
  • Sample of Work
  • GRE Scores

VISA/I-20 FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
All inquiries regarding Visa and I-20 status can be directed to our Office of International Services
(OIS). Read the OIS COVID-19 Immigration FAQ for important and updated information. We will
forward your inquiry to OIS, or you can contact the office directly by email: [email protected].