# Admissions Requirements

**Source**: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/index.html
**Parent**: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/

## What You Need to Apply

As a prospective UC San Diego graduate student, you will need to upload academic records/transcripts and a statement of purpose. Prospective students will also need to provide contact information of recommenders. Some programs may require GRE examination scores. Prospective students should check program-specific requirements [here](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/programs.html). **Official transcripts & Course-by-Course Evaluations are not required until you are offered admission by UC San Diego.**

Successful applicants **must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad** and **at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll.**Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission.

Contact your department of interest for more information. Application requirements may vary by [department](https://ga.ucsd.edu/graduate_programs/).

## Examination Requirements

Graduate applicants may be required to submit GRE scores for some departments. Some programs require additional tests or other alternatives.

[Examination Requirements](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/exam-requirements.html)

## Records & Transcripts

For application review purposes, we require copies of transcripts for all institutions attended after high school graduation.

[Records & Transcripts](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/academic-transcripts.html)

## International Students

Are you an international student? Find information specifically regarding international admissions, such as English language proficiency and exam requirements here.

[International Student Requirements](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/international-students/index.html)

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## [Admissions](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/index.html)

- [Prospective Students](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/index.html)
- [Degree Programs](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/programs.html)
- Requirements
  - [Application Fee and Fee Waiver](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/application-fee-and-fee-waiver/index.html)
  - [Examination Requirements](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/exam-requirements.html)
  - [Records & Transcripts](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/academic-transcripts.html)
  - [Statement of Purpose](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/statement-of-purpose.html)
  - [International Students](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/international-students/index.html)
  - [Admissions Policies](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/policies/index.html)
- [Admitted Students](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/index.html)
- [Admission FAQ](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admission-faq/index.html)
- [Compliance/Health and Safety Information](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/security-report.html)