Graduate Student Admission Checklist and Instructions

Domestic Graduate Students

All information should be mailed to: 

University of the Sciences Admission Office
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Required documents

  • Application
  • Official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
  • Statement of professional goals.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation.
  • Programs may have additional requirements; please check Graduate Admission for those requirements.
  • Application fee is waived if you apply online.
  • Complete the new student medical history and health insurance forms. These forms are required before you join us as a new student.

Application Deadline

  • Fall Start Terms
    For Applicants seeking Financial Aid: April 15
    For Applicants not seeking Financial Aid: August 1
  • Spring Start Terms
    For Applicants seeking Financial Aid: October 1
    For Applicants not seeking Financial Aid: December 1
  • Summer Start Terms
     For Applicants seeking Financial Aid: March 1
    For Applicants not seeking Financial Aid: April 1
  • Applicants for the PhD in Health Policy:  February 15
    This program only has a Fall Start Term.

    Candidates may submit an application for admission after the deadline and will be reviewed on the basis of available space in the entering class.

Enrolling

Accepted students that intend to enroll in USciences should confirm their enrollment.  Here are two easy ways:

  • Online reservation:  Click here to submit your enrollment reservation and deposit.
  • Paper reservation: Simply fill out the enrollment reservation form that you received in your accepted student package, or download the form and mail your check or money order to:
    University of the Sciences
    Admission Office, Box 4
    600 South 43rd St.
    Philadelphia, PA  19104

International Graduate Student

All information should be mailed to: 

University of the Sciences Admission Office
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Required documents

  • Application.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.  International applicants must also submit transcripts that have been reviewed by World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org on a course-by-course basis.
  • Statement of professional goals.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation.
  • TOEFL scores. The University of the Sciences’ code for TOEFL is 2663.
  • Certification of Finances. International students need to submit a Certification of Finances form to complete your application. This form is available online.
  • Programs may have additional requirements; please check Graduate Admission for those requirements.
  • Application fee is waived if you apply online.

Application Deadline

  • Fall Start Term:  April 15
  • Spring Start Term: October 1
  • Applicants for the PhD in Health Policy:  February 15
    This program only has a Fall Start Term.

    Candidates may submit an application for admission after the deadline and will be reviewed on the basis of available space in the entering class.

Enrolling

Accepted students that intend to enroll in USciences should confirm their enrollment.  Here are two easy ways:

  • Online reservation:  Click here to submit your enrollment reservation and deposit.
  • Paper reservation: Simply fill out the enrollment reservation form that you received in your accepted student package, or download the form and mail your check or money order to:
    University of the Sciences
    Admission Office, Box 4
    600 South 43rd St.
    Philadelphia, PA  19104