PS Personal statement. Please trace how you became interested in research in this discipline, as well as what problems interest you the most and why. Be sure to speak to: why you want to study in our department what strengths, expertise, and research experience would contribute to your success in our program your professional goals for pursuing a research-focused degree GPA Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or foreign equivalent; 3.00 GPA preferred CV Resume. Upload in the Program Supplementary Information - Graduate Program Additional Application section. Fee International: $95 RL 3 letters of recommendation. Ask professors, employers, or supervisors to speak to your potential for successfully completing your Ph.D. and upload their letters directly into the online application. Transcript Unofficial transcripts. Upload your transcripts into the application system; please do not mail your transcripts. Official transcripts are required only after you are admitted. Tips for uploading your transcript(s). Transfer credits must be evaluated and approved by a faculty adviser.