Application Process
The first step in applying is to contact graduate program advisor, Amanda Ray, at amanda.ray@tamu.edu. In your email to her, please include the degree you are seeking, your resume/CV, and your research interests. You can also include any faculty members you have reached out to as potential program advisors. Click on each requirement below to find out more information.
Application Deadlines
International: February 1 for Fall, August 1 for Spring
Domestic: February 1 for Summer, May 1 for Fall, September 1 for Spring
For Future Fellowship Candidates: December 1 (fellowship nomination deadline in mid-January)
*Note that ALL application materials must be submitted by the deadline in order for your application to be reviewed for admission in the upcoming semester.
*Note GRE scores are not required for admission into ECCB.
Application Information
Writing an Effective Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose is a critical component of your graduate school application used to evaluate your potential to succeed in graduate school. Generally, it should include the following three components.