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Admission to the Center for Work, Technology & Organization

The Center for Work, Technology & Organization is located within Stanford's Department of Management Science and Engineering so the procedures for graduate admission are through the School of Engineering.

Applications are due in early December and notice of acceptance is typically in early March.

Step 1: ONLINE APPLICATION
There are several steps for admission to WTO, including the completion of an online application. This part of the process is administered through Stanford's Office of Graduate Admissions.

Since the application does not specifically mention The Center for Work, Technology and Organization anywhere, here are some tips for making the connection for the admission officials:

In the "Application Information" section, where it asks for "Proposed Program," select Management Science and Engineering
Note that there is no selection for Departmental Specialization
Where it asks for "Academic Interests," select Organizations as your top preference

Step 2: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
A word about the Statement of Purpose, which can be submitted online as part of the overall application. This is where to make explicit your desire to be part of The Center for Work, Technology and Organization. Feel free to refer to our faculty as well as our research projects in stating your interests and desires to be a part of the WTO.

Step 3: RESUME
In the "Additional Information" section of the online application, please upload a copy of your latest resume. This is a specific Management Science & Engineering request.

Step 4: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Management Science & Engineering requires three letters of recommendation to support your application. Recommenders can either mail a hardcopy or submit a letter online (see instructions in the online application). Forms for mailing can be found for downloading in the online application. Please have recommenders use the following mailing address, but DO NOT SUBMIT VIA REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL:

Step 5: HARD COPY MATERIALS
The Department of Management Science & Engineering requests that the following materials be sent in hardcopy to accompany your online application:

2 copies of all transcripts
A photocopy of your GRE scores (official copy to be sent separately from ETS)
For international students, a photocopy of your TOEFL scores (official copy to be sent separately from ETS)

Please use the following mailing address, but DO NOT SUBMIT VIA REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL: