How to Apply to the PhD Program
Step One:
Submit your application at the UCSB Graduate Division Website and pay the application fee.
Step Two:
Upload an official copy of official transcript. Transcripts are required for all post-secondary education where the applicant has completed 12 or more units.
Step Three:
Submit your Statement of Purpose online. Please note: three sections must be included for the Statement of Purpose to be complete and these parts must be completed in separate documents:
- Statement
- Personal Achievements
- CV
Step Four:
Arrange for the electronic submission of three Letters of Recommendation. Letters should be submitted through your online application.
Step Five:
For 2023 applicants, the general and physics subject GRE are not accepted.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.