Ph.D. Program Admission Process

Our doctoral program accepts full-time students only. Admissions decisions are made in the spring quarter. The following are required to complete your application:

• Completed and submitted on-line application.
• Official transcripts for all colleges for which a grade was received. Official transcripts must be received in sealed and stamped envelopes. We strongly encourage applicants to upload an unofficial copy of their transcript onto their application.
• Two letters of recommendation. These may be submitted either electronically via our on-line application or by mail.
• Two completed essays (see on-line application).
• A current resume.
• An official test score report less than five-years old (sent to us directly from ETS - GRE or GMAT). GMAT scores are required from citizens of the Peoples Republic of China.
• For students who have not received a degree from an English-speaking institution, an official TOEFL test score report less than two years old from ETS (TOEFL).
• The USD $125 application fee (waived for applications with a GMAT scores above 680 and a GRE score whose combined average is 700 or above).

Our GMAT reporting code is "2961." Our TOEFL code is "2928-02." Our GRE code is "2961."

Transcripts, recommendations, and other supporting materials may be sent to:

Melissa DeBolt, Ph.D. Program Administrator
William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
4-345 Carol G. Simon Hall
University of Rochester
Box 270100
Rochester, NY 14627-0108

2006-2007 Statistics for the Entering Class

2006-2007 Percentage of Applications by Major Area

Admittance Considerations

Prospective students should demonstrate a set of clearly defined career objectives. Applicants are invited to submit additional materials (ex: authored journal articles, masters theses, unpublished manuscripts).

Students are accepted from many different disciplines. However, those with an undergraduate degree in fields such as economics, engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, and business may demonstrate a good preparation for doctoral work at the Simon School. Regardless of the major areas of study, a strong academic record is essential. Many applicants have completed study at a graduate level, but such work is not a prerequisite for admission into the program.

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Interviews

Interviews are not a requirement for admission to our program. Interviews are granted on an individual basis. Applicants will be contacted if we request an interview. Interviews are not granted upon request to applicants.

Financial Aid

No financial aid forms are required. Most applicants receive a full tuition scholarship and are paid a stipend over 12 months. Initial fellowship amounts vary based on achievement and potential. They are adjusted yearly to reflect performance in the program. In the second year and beyond, assistantships are also offered (10 hours per week, $4200 for 2004-05).

In addition to scholarships and assistantships, all applicants receive a research budget to meet academic needs such as publications, unique data, study aids and travel, etc. Additional funding is provided throughout the students stay in the program as various milestones are met.

The University requires that all students carry a mandatory minimum of health insurance, which is paid for the by the doctoral program.

Re-Application

If you have applied to the Simon School Ph.D. Program, we request that you complete a new application. Please mark that you have previously applied to our program and we will match your previous materials such as transcripts and test scores to your current application.

Application Deadlines

International applications are from non-American citizens including those residing in the U.S.

Domestic Applications are from American citizens.

Application Parts other than Application refers to transcripts, test scores, essays, resume, recommendations, application fee, or other submitted materials.

To Apply

To Start our Online Application

For further questions regarding the process and the Simon Doctoral Program, please contact:

Melissa DeBolt
Ph.D. Program Administrator
William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
4-345 Carol G. Simon Hall
University of Rochester
Box 270100
Rochester, NY 14627-0108
( (585) 275-2959
FAX (585) 276-1965