Frequently Asked Questions for Ph.D. Programs

Do Ph.D. students receive a stipend?: A tuition scholarship and a competitive stipend are awarded to all accepted students. For the academic year 2007-2008, stipends are $24,000 per annum and tuition awards are $34,400.
Are there health benefits for Ph.D. Students?: All Ph.D. students receive Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for themselves. A spouse or family may be covered for an additional fee.
When is the application available?: Our application is available year round, however, application deadlines do apply. If an application is received after the published deadline, it will be considered for the following year.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline for Ph.D. applications is January 1st.
When can I enroll?: Students matriculate in the Fall semester.
Do I need to take the GRE exam?: The GRE General Test is required for all applicants. Please request that your GRE scores are forwarded to the School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Rochester. Our institutional code is 2948. GRE scores cannot be older than five years and we will not accept an unofficial copy.
Is the TOEFL exam required?: International students whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL exam. Please use institutional code 2948. TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years. TOEFL is not required for graduates of a U.S. undergraduate program (minimum of two years of study in the U.S.).
When do interviews occur?: Interviews are held in February and March and are by invitation only.
Is there an additional step for International applicants?: International applicants or applicants without a valid US social security number are required to fill out a preliminary application.
How do I send my recommendations?: Recommendation letters can be sent through the mail. Our address is:; Offices for Graduate Education
School of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 316A
Rochester, NY 14642
What happens once I accept an offer?: Once you have accepted an offer of admittance we will send you an orientation packet.

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