Optical Science and Engineering (MS or PhD) Contact Information and Application Instructions
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| College: | Interdisciplinary | |||
| Department: | Optical Science and Engineering | 1313 Goddard SE | (505) 272-7764 | F: (505) 277-1520 |
| Chair: | Professor Daniel Feezell | dfeezell@unm.edu | (505) 272-7764 | |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Dr. Jean Claude Diels, OSE Co-Chair | jcdiels@unm.edu | (505) 277-4026 | |
| Staff Advisor: | Doris Williams | optics@unm.edu dwillia2@unm.edu | (505) 272-7764 | |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Optical Science and Engineering (MS and PhD) graduate programs at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application deadlines, instructions, and required materials.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadlines | |
| Fall Admission Domestic Students Seeking TA/GA appointment and all International Students | January 10th |
| Fall Admission Domestic Students NOT Seeking TA/GA appointment | May 1st |
| Spring Admission Domestic Students Seeking TA/GA appointment and all International Students | August 1st |
| Spring Admission Domestic Students NOT Seeking TA/GA appointment | October 1st |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | Select: Interdisciplinary Programs > Interdisciplinary Programs > Optical Science and Engineering |
| Test Scores | The General GRE is required. The subject (physics) test is encouraged but cannot replace the General GRE. The institution code is 4845. TOEFL, IELTC, or Cambridge CPE or CAE is also required for international applicants. Students who have received a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited institution in the United States, English-speaking Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores.
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| Letter of Intent | In one single-spaced page, please share the following:
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| CV/Resume | Required. No special instructions. |
| Relevant Coursework | Required. |
| Assistantship Interest | Applicants should designate their interest in an assistantship as well as list their research experience and background. |
| Recommendations | Three (3) letters of recommendation are required from faculty or industry personnel. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| Contact | optics@unm.edu 505-272-7764 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
