GPA PhD applicants: Typically, a graduate GPA of at least 3.6 Fee The application fee is $105 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents, and $125 for all international applicants beginning for the Fall '17 quarter of admission. RL We recommend that at least two letters be from academia. The third could be another letter from academia, a supervisor, a mentor, etc. Transcript Submit one official transcript for every post-secondary program attended. Official transcripts must be in sealed envelopes as issued by the school(s) you have attended. Request current transcripts from every post-secondary school that you have attended, including community colleges, summer sessions, extension programs, and MS programs. If you have attended UCI, you must request an official transcript; we cannot obtain them on your behalf. All transcripts must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office at your previous institutions to the CEE Department (NOT to UCI’s Graduate Division): E4130 Engineering Gateway, Irvine, CA. 92697-2175