Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Checklist for Application

• Application forms
• Application fee
• Transcripts
• Test Score - Graduate Record Examination [GRE]
• Statement of experience and professional goals.
• Letters of Recommendation [2]
• International students only
  • Test Score - Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]
  • Verbatim notarized English translations of all academic records and credentials.
  • International Financial Supplement Form (If on a Visa that requires an I-20 or IAP-66)
    

Application Forms

• All candidates for admission to graduate programs at the University of Louisville must complete the graduate student application form. This may be completed online or may be submitted via mail to:
  • Office of Admissions
    Dept AO
    University of Louisville
    Louisville, KY 40292
    United States of America
• Applications are received at any time for starting dates of approximately August 1.
• All credentials and/or communications should be submitted to the Office of Admissions should contain the student's full name and Social Security Number or UofL-issued Student ID. Lack of Social Security Number may cause processing to be delayed.
• Applications received by January 1 are assured of full consideration for that year.
• Admission on a conditional basis is a possibility in rare, special cases, even though application materials are incomplete. Please contact the department for additional information.

Application Fee

A $50.00 US currency non-refundable application fee is required with the application form. An application will not be forwarded to the department until this fee is paid. Check or money order should be made payable to the "University of Louisville."

Transcripts

Applicants for admission to a degree program must submit an official transcript from each college attended. All University of Louisville transcripts will automatically be submitted with completion of an application. All applications are considered on an individual basis. Normally, a successful applicant will have an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher and will have successfully completed sufficient coursework in basic biology, chemistry and mathematics.

Test Scores

Applicants normally must take the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Information can be obtained from:

• University of Louisville Testing Center, or
• Graduate Record Examination Educational Testing Service Box 955 Princeton, NJ 08541, or
• http://www.gre.org/

The GRE Advanced Test in a discipline is not required, but if available will be used in admissions and placement decisions.

Statement of Experience and Professional Goals

At the time of application, a 2-3 page typed statement should be sent directly to the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. This Statement should be used to introduce the student to the faculty of the Department, describing past educational, laboratory and relevant life experiences, as well as outlining professional goals after the degree program. This statement can be sent electronically or via mail to:

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work are required. See recommendation form (PDF).

Financial Aid

All applicants to the Ph.D. program of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology are automatically considered for financial aid upon admission. Typically, such aid consists of a stipend, tuition remission and a health insurance benefit. The Department provides no funds for such support of Masters students. See Predoctoral Fellowship for stipend information.

English Proficiency

All applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit official TOEFL scores of 213 or higher on the computer-based test or 550 or higher on the paper-based test for verification of English proficiency. Students holding a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States are exempt from this requirement. Information concerning the TOEFL exam can be obtained from: University Testing Center, or Test of English as a Foreign Language PO Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541 USA or http://www.toefl.org

International Student Applicants

In addition to satisfying the appropriate credential requirements, applicants may be required to provide the following documents.

• Applicants who attended college outside the US must submit verbatim notarized English translations of all academic records and credentials.
• If on a Visa that requires an I-20 or IAP-66, the applicant is required to complete an international student financial supplement form and submit appropriate financial documentation.
• An international student cost estimate is available.

Residency Policy

Residency status for students is determined in the Office of Admissions. The status is determined according to the policy on classification of students for fee assessment purposes at state-supported institutions of higher education. Except as provided in the guidelines, it is presumed that a resident has remained in the state in a non-student status for the twelve months immediately preceding the last date for enrollment in the institution.

The domicile of an unemancipated person, as defined in the guidelines, is that of his/her parent. The domicile of a married person is determined by the provisions of the guidelines independent of the residence of the spouse. Copies of the guidelines and appropriate forms for requesting change of residence classification may be obtained from the Office of Student Services.

Indiana Tuition Reciprocity: The University of Louisville is participating in an Indiana Tuition Reciprocity Program for residents of Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison or Scott Counties who have been admitted directly into an approved graduate program. Eligible participants are required to notify the Admissions Office prior to their first enrollment and the Registrar's Office after their first enrollment of any changes in enrollment status. [e.g. if they no longer live in one of the eligible counties, or are no longer in an eligible program.] The University reserves the right to further investigate and require documentation of eligibility for tuition reciprocity.

For Military Personnel: If an applicant, spouse or parent (if dependent) is currently stationed in Kentucky on military active duty for one or more years, please attach a copy of the military orders, a lease or mortgage showing Kentucky address and a military dependent identification card if appropriate. If the applicant is a Kentucky resident but has been in the military and have been recently discharged, please send a copy of the military discharge papers (DD-214).

International Students on Immigrant/ Permanent Resident Status: If currently on an immigrant/ permanent resident status, it will be necessary to submit a copy of an immigration/ permanent resident card, both sides, for review of possible residency classification for tuition purposes.

The University of Louisville reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, fees, schedules of courses, the announced academic calendar and deadlines without prior notice.