Application for a Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Application for a Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences

Application and Document Deadlines
Deadline	Semester
April 1	Fall Admission (MS)
May 1	Fall Admission (BCP)

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Program of Interest & Admission Semester

All Fields Required
Indicate program of interest:
Indicate admission semester:	for which you wish to be admitted.

Contact Information

All Fields Required
First Name:
Last Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Country:
US Zip Code: International Postal Code:	International (Check International to enter an international postal code)
Phone (include area code):
Email:	(Please double check. Your confirmation email and all future correspondences will be sent to this address.)

Baccalaureate Degree & Institution Information

All Fields Required
Major:
Year received:
Overall GPA (or Grade %):	(i.e. 3.87 or 85)
Biology GPA (or Grade %):	(i.e. 3.87 or 85)
Institution name:
City:
State:
Country:

Courses Taken

Required
Upload a table of all science course(s) taken (Excel, Word or PDF): Include all Biology, Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics courses. Indicate institution, course #, descriptive title, grades, and year taken.

GRE Exam

General GRE Scores:

Verbal	Scaled:	%: (number only)
Quantitative	Scaled:	%: (number only)
Analytical	Scaled:	%: (number only)

Upload a JPEG or PDF file of your GRE scores:
Unofficial copy is sufficient.

Statement of Purpose & Transcripts

All Fields Required
Upload a statement of purpose: Please describe your specific goals in pursuing graduate study in Biology (1-2 pages). Summarize any experience (including research) you have had in biology and related fields other than formal coursework. Be as specific as possible as to your future goals. (Word document or PDF accepted)
Upload a digital copy of your transcripts: An unofficial copy from the institution that issued your diploma is sufficient (JPEG or PDF file accepted).

Letters of Reference

All Fields Required

List the name, title, work and email addresses for three individuals whom you have asked to submit letters of reference on your behalf.

Ideally, letters of recommendation should remark on some or all of the following: your academic record, research experience, ability to work with others and integrity. For letters that will be emailed, ask your letter writer to email the letter of recommendation from their work email account to the Graduate Coordinator. Letters from Gmail or equivalent will not be accepted. For letters to be mailed, use the following address:

Attn. Graduate Coordinator
Department of Biological Sciences
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94542

Letter of Reference 1
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Employer:
Work Email:	(Please double check. The Department of Biological Sciences may need to contact this person.)

Letter of Reference 2
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Employer:
Work Email:	(Please double check. The Department of Biological Sciences may need to contact this person.)

Letter of Reference 3
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Employer:
Work Email:	(Please double check. The Department of Biological Sciences may need to contact this person.)

Off- or On-Campus Thesis Advisor (If Any)

If you will be conducting your thesis research off-campus, please provide the name, title, work and email address of the person that has agreed to act as your thesis advisor here:
Your off-campus advisor must also email a brief note
that acknowledges their willingness to oversee your research
and serve on your thesis committee to the Graduate Coordinator.

First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Work Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Email:

If you have already confirmed an on-campus advisor to supervise your thesis research, please provide the name of this individual here:
In addition, instruct your prospective on-campus advisor
to email a brief letter that acknowledges his/her willingness
to oversee your research to the Graduate Coordinator.

University Admission Checklist

All Fields Required
Have you already applied to the University? (through Cal State Apply)	Yes No (If not, please do so by the University deadline)
Have you requested to have your official transcripts sent directly to the University (from all institutions attended)?	Yes No (If not, please do so by the University deadline)

Signature

Required
*Please sign your full name* in the box: IMPORTANT:** By signing this form, you acknowledge that all the information above is accurate to the best of your knowledge.	Digital Signature

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