Students with a bachelor’s degree in physics or a closely related area are prepared to begin graduate studies in physics at Lehigh and are encouraged to apply. Students with degrees in related areas will also be considered; their graduate programs will be designed to make up for possible deficiencies in physics or mathematics preparation.
Application form including contact information for the applicant, a CV, a personal statement, and other information.
Official transcripts from each university attended, listing the type of degree and the date it was awarded. Foreign transcripts must include notarized English translations and conversion of grades to the American 4.0 grading scale.
At least three letters of recommendation. The on-line application has a section in which the names and email addresses of recommendation letter writers can be entered. Once the application is submitted, an automated email will be sent to the letter writers informing them of the request, with instruction on how to submit the letters through the online system.
GRE General test. The physics department requires all applicants to our physics PhD program to take the general GRE test and submit the scores. The graduate admission committee will study all the materials that are part of an application including the general GRE scores. Official GRE scores are not immediately needed. An applicant can instead list self-reported scores. Such self-reported scores will however be verified later if an applicant is short-listed for admission.
Physics GRE Subject Test. The physics department encourages all applicants to submit the GRE subject scores if available. Official GRE Subject scores are not immediately needed. An applicant can instead list self-reported scores. Such self-reported scores will however be verified later if an applicant is short-listed for admission.

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