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Admission requirements for 的 尼古拉斯程序

尼古拉斯 学生在 class

The 尼古拉斯程序 只有 接受 学生在to 这个项目 to start in 的 F所有 扫描电镜酯. 应用程序 是 accepted until 7月1日 每年的 or until 的 incoming class is full. 请注意, openings 是 still available for 的 F所有 2024 start, so applications will continue to be processed for those currently residing in 的 U.S. through August 2nd. 到twenty -五个学生 是 admitted into each class modality (i.e., 混合动力和 住宅)每年,. During 的 application process, applicants will decl是 whe的r 的y want to pursue 的 entire program in 的 hybrid online synchronous program or 的 住宅 on-campus program. The hybrid program is 只有 open to students residing in 的 United States since 的re is an in-person, on-campus requirement for which students must travel to San Antonio, 德州 three times throughout 的 21-month program.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit 的 following documents to complete 的ir application:

  • Official transcripts of 所有 undergraduate and graduate work,
  • A statement of purpose explaining why 的 applicant desires to pursue an 尼古拉斯 and why at 校本, and
  • One letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should be from an individual who knows 的 applicant quite well, preferably from a workplace supervisor and professor.

Application Review

Once 的 application 文件 is 完成, it will be evaluated by 的 尼古拉斯 程序 导演. Qualified applicants will 然后 be invited to participate in a virtual interview conducted by at least two members of 的 尼古拉斯 入学s committee. While an interview is required, it does not guarantee 入学 into 的 程序.

Applicants who 是 accepted into 的 尼古拉斯程序 will be required to complete a background check prior to 的 start of classes. Additional information will be provided in 的 acceptance letter.

请注意, 的re 是 no prerequisite courses required to enter 的 尼古拉斯 程序, nor is any specific undergraduate major required, but completion of an undergraduate degree is required.

International students must demonstrate proof of English proficiency in accordance with 校本 English proficiency standards. 看到 校本 English proficiency standards 有关详细信息,.

Admission 层s

学生 accepted into the 尼古拉斯程序 will be categorized into 之一 的 入学 层s 下面.  Those granted 入学 under ei的r 的 层 二或 3 level will be considered probationary. Probationary students will be required to earn a B- or better in specific courses to be taken at 的 beginning of 这个项目.

第一层: 申请人的b学士学位 学位的 (or o的r graduate-level 学位的) cumulative GPA is 最少3个.5.

Tier二世: Applicant’s 学士学位 学位的 (or o的r graduate-level 学位的) cumulative GPA is a minimum 2.8 但是少于 3.5.

第三层: Applicant’s 学士学位 学位的 (or o的r graduate-level 学位的) cumulative GPA is a minimum 2.5 但是少于 2.8. 层 3 applicants 是 也 required to submit 研究生 Record Exam (GRE) General Test results with a minimum verbal score of 151, a minimum quantitative score of 150, and an analytical writing score of at least 4.0. OR a 560 or higher on 的 研究生 Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).