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Commonly asked questions

The following questions are commonly asked by students applying to the Environmental Engineering & Science (EES) Program at Stanford. Many of the answers are relevant to all graduate programs within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, but some relate just to the EES program. For the answers, click on the headings (A, B, C & D) below.

(A) Application Procedures

What materials do I need to apply?
How can I get an application?
I need a waiver on the application fee.
What minimum scores are needed to be admitted?
How do I decide whether to apply to the EES or EFMH Master's program?
Can I apply to start in Winter or Spring Quarter?
Where do I send the application and supporting material?
What is the application deadline?

(B) Admission Procedures

Criteria for graduate admission decisions?
Procedure for admissions at the M.S. Level?
Procedure for admissions at the Ph.D. Level?
Do we accept non-engineering majors?
Financial aid for MS students?
Should I send an updated transcript with my fall quarter/semester grades?
How about research opportunities at the MS level?
How am I assigned a faculty member as my MS advisor?

(C) Questions Regarding Submitted Applications

Have all my application materials been received?
Why haven't I heard yet whether I've been admitted?
Why haven't I heard yet regarding financial aid?
I applied to the Ph.D. program but was admitted to the MS program. Why?
I was admitted, but didn't get funding --- wh
ere will I find information on financial aid?
I was told I would be considered for financial aid. What are my chances?
I've got a financial aid offer from another school. How soon will Stanford let me know about financial aid?

(D) Other Questions About the Graduate Program

How much does Stanford tuition cost?
How long does it take to complete the MS program?
How do current MS students apply to go on for a Ph.D?
How long does it take to complete the Ph.D. program?
I have been admitted. Can I postpone my admission to a later year?
When will I receive my I-20 form?
I have not taken an organic chemistry course. What should I do?
I have not taken a fluid mechanics course. What should I do?
I have not taken a molecular/cellular biology course. What should I do?
How/When do I preregister for classes?