Mathematics Education Doctoral Admissions

The Mathematics Education graduate program reviews applications twice a year. Listed below are the following deadlines for receiving completed applications for admission for various terms:

• Fall: *October 1, February 15
• Spring: *October 1
• Summer 1: *October 1, February 15
• Summer 2: *October 1, February 15

**Priority Deadline for International Students: October 1

*Applicants accepted for Summer or Fall admission in October of the prior year may receive funding priorities for fellowships and assistantships.

**Because of the amount of paperwork needed for entering international graduate students, applications from international students should be complete (including submission of GRE and TOEFL scores) for the October 1 review. Those that are complete for the February 1 review are not guaranteed to be processed in time for Fall admissions.

The Graduate Faculty in Mathematics Education act as an admission committee for those applying to the program. Once the admissions committee reviews a student's completed application, a student may be requested to come to campus for an interview. The admissions committee makes a recommendation to the Graduate Dean who makes the final decision, and the Graduate School formally notifies the applicant when final action on the application has been taken.

To apply for a graduate program in Mathematics Education:

1. See General Application Guidelines bellow.
2. Any questions regarding the application process can be addressed to

    Christy Buck at christy_buck@ncsu.edu or (919) 515-1740.

For more detailed information on this program click here: Mathematics Education

Click here to apply online. Please note the detailed instructions and fee information on The Graduate School web site for application. The graduate catalog can also be accessed online. You may check the status of your submitted application online at http://www.ncsu.edu/applygrad.

General Admission Guidelines

The following items comprise the application for graduate study at NC State University:

1. Completed online application for admission to the Graduate School. Get application information and submit your application through the University’s Graduate School website: http://www.ncsu.edu/applygrad. You must apply online.

2. Non-refundable application fee payable to NC State University (credit card online or check/money order). Please note that check payments take approximately 2 weeks to process before we can actually view your application;

3. Residency statement if claiming to be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes;

4. One official (sealed) transcript from each college and university attended;

5. Official statement of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Tests should be dated within the last 5 years. Our institutional code is 5496.

6. English Proficiency Requirements if needed (see www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/admission_grad/REG02.15.2.php). Our institutional code is 5496.

7. Recommendations from three people who know your academic record and potential for graduate study;

8. Personal essay (1-2 pages) that describes your career experiences, future personal goals, and how a degree in the desired discipline (Science Education, Technology Education or Mathematics Education) will affect your career goals. Doctoral applicants should indicate how their research interests can benefit from faculty's research foci. Include a resume of experience: positions held, internships, volunteer efforts, publications, prior research, and skill sets. The resume should be no more than three pages.

You may check the status of your submitted application online at http://www.ncsu.edu/applygrad.

Any questions regarding the application process can be addressed to Christy Buck at christy_buck@ncsu.eduor (919) 515-1740.