University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee_additional_2019

Additional Note University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee – M.S in Materials Engineering I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Graduate studies in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lead to master’s and Ph.D degrees Course offerings cover a broad spectrum of areas within Materials Highlighted by an accomplished international faculty with widely published basic and applied research, graduate studies in Materials can be broadly focused while specifically structured to each graduate student’s needs The department serves diverse graduate degree candidates, including many who work full-time in industry and business in southeastern Wisconsin Full-time graduate students are eligible for support as research or teaching assistants Graduate students can also apply for Graduate School Fellowships Graduate intern opportunities are also available Research The department has a number of widely recognized research strengths Some recent basic and applied titles include: • Computational Modeling of Material Structure, Properties, and Performance • Environmental Degradation of Engineering Materials Including Biocompatibility of Bio-Implants • Mechanical Properties Structure Correlation for Commercial Specification of Cast Particulate Metal Matrix Composites • Thermal Management of Reinforcement for Novel Microstructures and Interfaces in Cast Metal Matrix Composites • Materials for Energy Storage • Advanced Materials Characterization https://uwm.edu/engineering/academics-2/departments/materialsengineering/materials-science-and-engineering-academic-programs/materials-scienceand-engineering-graduate-programs/ The Master of Science in Engineering program is a flexible program designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of students The program can be a stepping stone on the way to further studies and the pursuit of advanced research, such as can be obtained by pursuing the PhD Or the program can provide a pathway to professional advancement through greater technical knowledge and intellectual maturity The student, with the help and approval of a major advisor, can choose from a wide range of courses from throughout the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), and where appropriate, from other schools and colleges Students entering the Master of Science in Engineering program must choose an areas of concentration, from among the numerous choices offered It is possible to complete Additional Note the MS in Engineering without a concentration, but almost all students complete one The MS in Engineering program currently offers the following areas of concentration: • Biomedical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Electrical and Computer Engineering • Energy Engineering • Engineering Management (admission to this concentration is suspended) • Engineering Mechanics • Industrial and Systems Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Occupational Biomechanics/Ergonomics https://catalog.uwm.edu/engineering-applied-science/engineering-appliedscience/engineering-materials-ms/ II DEADLINE Engineering M.S Rolling Admissions https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/program-deadlines/ All Application Materials: April https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10027 III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT  Admission An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these College requirements to be considered for admission to the program: Undergraduate major in engineering, mathematics or a natural science Submission of official GRE scores from a test taken within the last years https://catalog.uwm.edu/engineering-applied-science/engineering-appliedscience/engineering-materials-ms/#requirementstext  Graduate School requirements  Minimum Qualifications  Additional Items to Submit  Application Checklist  International Applicants Additional Note Senior-Graduate Admission Admission Decision GRE GMAT https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/admission/  Minimum Qualifications  Applicants for admission to the UWM Graduate School must have the following:  A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent as determined by the UWM Center on International Education, from a regionally accredited institution, completed before the first term of enrollment in the Graduate School Students applying to approved integrated bachelor’s/master’s programs are exempt from this requirement  Proficiency in the English language  A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent measure on a grading system that does not use a 4.0 scale Those whose undergraduate GPA is below 2.75 must provide evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study through at least one of the following:  GPA of at least 3.0 during the last two years of the baccalaureate program (calculated on a minimum of 48 credits)  Completion of six or more credits of program-approved postbaccalaureate courses These courses must be at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, taken with the last five years with a grade of B or better (B- not acceptable)  Submission of official score reports from the Graduate Record Examination, the Graduate Management Admission Test, or the Miller Analogies Test that indicate competencies in areas related to the proposed graduate program To be considered official, these scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to UWM, and must be received prior to admission  Scores on tests developed by the proposed graduate program that demonstrate potential for success in that program These scores must be submitted prior to admission  Evidence of professional certification or licensure in a relevant area as determined by the proposed program and the Assistant Dean of Graduate Education  A graduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA     Additional Note Prospective students should consult with the graduate program representative to determine which type of evidence is appropriate and sufficient for a given program Completion of additional coursework and/or submission of test scores, or other types of evidence of ability is a requirement to be considered for admission, but is not a guarantee of admission All of an applicant’s undergraduate coursework completed before award of the first undergraduate degree is included in the GPA computation For courses that were repeated for credit, each attempt is included  Additional Items to Submit The following items must be submitted for your application to be considered complete  Transcripts: All applicants, including UWM students, must upload an official or unofficial transcript directly in the Panthera admission application system for all work done at higher education/post-secondary institutions Be sure to check into the cost of an unofficial transcript as this might be more cost effective All applicants who are admitted to the Graduate School will be required to submit an official transcript with the degree posted within two weeks of the beginning of their first term of enrollment Official transcripts are received by the graduate school directly from the issuing institution UWM students will not have to submit their official, degree-bearing transcripts International applicants should refer to International Admissions for more information  Reasons Statement: An essential part of your application, the Reasons Statement is used to determine the appropriateness of your educational and professional goals and serves as an example of your ability to express yourself in writing In the statement:  Explain your reasons for pursuing graduate study  Describe specific interests and your background in the field  List any relevant skills or training you have acquired  List relevant academic awards or honors you have received  Letters of Recommendation: If your program requires letters of recommendation, you will be able to send a request directly to your recommender(s) in the Panthera application The letter can then be loaded by your recommender directly into the application  Fee(s): All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $56 application fee Effective Spring 2018, CIE no longer requires an additional $40 fee for applicants Additional Note with non-U.S college credits If you are applying to a doctoral program and already hold a UWM master’s degree, you not need to pay the application fee again  Program Requirements: You will find additional program requirements in the Panthera admission application If you have questions about these requirements, contact your program  Application Checklist Make sure you satisfy the admission requirements for both the Graduate School AND the program you will be applying for Submit your online application on time: Application submission dates vary by program Contact your program for its deadline Pay the application fee(s): a non-refundable, $56 base application fee is required of all applicants Note: If you are applying to a doctoral program and already hold a UWM master’s degree, you not need to pay the application fee Watch your mailbox for information on monitoring your application status online  GRE UWM Institutional Code for the GRE: 1473 Please be aware that not all programs require the completion of the GRE View your program’s web page for their specific requirements, or contact your program directly Completion of the GRE may be a Graduate School requirement for those whose undergraduate GPA is below 2.75 See the Minimum Qualifications section above for more details  GMAT UWM Institutional Code for the GMAT: 1896 https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/admission/ IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS  Please Log In Online Application https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Security.ExistingUserLogin  Application Fee: The Application Fee for all Masters is $75.00 https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Students.ContentView&Content_ID=39&Application_ID=50761  GRE You are required to submit GRE test scores You are not able to submit your official test scores directly in this application You Additional Note must request that your official scores be sent directly from the testing agency to the UW-Milwaukee Graduate School GRE use institution code 1473 https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Students.ContentView&Content_ID=26&Application_ID=50761  English Proficiency If you are submitting TOEFL scores, please request that ETS send your scores to institution 1473 If you are submitting IELTS scores, please upload your official score report in Attached Documents If you are submitting CAE or CPE certificate, please upload it in the Attached Documents https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Students.ContentView&Content_ID=17&Application_ID=50761&na=fa lse  Uploading Transcripts All applicants (including UW-Milwaukee students) must upload transcripts for all schools where they have earned credits or more • UW-Milwaukee students who have transfer credit on their UW-Milwaukee transcript will not need to upload transcripts for the schools where the transfer credit was earned • We will accept uploaded unofficial copies of transcripts • We will not accept enrollment verifications, advising reports, screenshots of online student accounts, photos of transcripts, or Word documents • If you have received your transcript from an electronic source, you must first download and save the transcript as a PDF before uploading it  If You Are Admitted If you are admitted and enroll at UW-Milwaukee, you will be required to submit official transcripts with final degrees posted • If the Graduate School does not already have your final degree bearing transcript on file, your official admission letter issued by the UW-Milwaukee Graduate School will indicate which final degree bearing transcripts are required • Graduates of UW-Milwaukee will not be required to provide final transcripts • Official transcripts from schools in the U.S must be provided directly from the issuing school to UW-Milwaukee, either by mail, electronically, or in a sealed envelope with the school stamp on the seal • Original transcripts from schools outside the U.S should be brought to the Center for International Education (Garland Hall 138) upon arrival to campus • All required transcripts must be received within the first two weeks of classes of the first term of enrollment Additional Note • Failure to submit the required transcripts will result in a hold on your account, which prevents you from registering for classes in future terms https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Students.ContentView&Content_ID=29&Application_ID=50761  Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation are not required for MS applicants https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Students.Application&Application_ID=50761 Optional (2) Please note that these recommendations are not required for this program's application If you choose to include Letters of Recommendation in your application, submit your request through the electronic request system below To this, you will need your recommender's first and last name and email address Once submitted your recommender will load the recommendation directly to your application To submit an electronic request, follow the steps below There are two blue links below: Choose the link Request Electronic Recommendation Do not chooseView/Print Recommendation Form https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? FuseAction=Students.Application&Application_ID=50761  Mailing Address If you are admitted to the UW-Milwaukee Graduate School, you will be required to submit an official degree bearing transcript (directly from the issuing institution) https://uwm.edu/cie/international-admissions/application-requirements/frequentlyasked-questions-about-applying/ V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE  Reason Statement (not require how many words) An essential part of your application, the Reason Statement is used to determine the appropriateness of your educational and professional goals and serves as an example of your ability to express yourself in writing In the statement: • Explain your reasons for pursuing graduate study; • Describe specific interests and your background in the field; • List any relevant skills or training you have acquired; • List relevant academic awards or honors you have received https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/index.cfm? Additional Note FuseAction=Students.ApplicationForm&Questionnaire_ID=301&Application_ID=50 761 VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT Bursar Office –Graduate Fee Schedule Fall 2018: $12,460.29 https://panthers.sharepoint.com/sites/BFS/AR/Shared %20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FBFS%2FAR%2FShared %20Documents%2FWebsite%2FFall%202018%2FFall%202018%20Grad%20Fee %20Schedule%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FBFS%2FAR%2FShared%20Documents %2FWebsite%2FFall%202018&p=true&slrid=7f18b09e-00b5-7000-d050558006a042f5 VII STATUS CHECK What is the status of my application? You will receive emails telling you that your status has changed; this is to let you know that your application is being moved along internally As long as you are completing everything in your application, it will continue to be processed If you need to know your status you can email isss@uwm.edu https://uwm.edu/cie/international-admissions/application-requirements/frequentlyasked-questions-about-applying/ VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW  Financial Support Many graduate students apply for financial support for their studies at UWM The most common type of support that international students have received has come in the form of assistantships and chancellor awards There are three different types of assistantships at UWM: Teaching, Research, and Additional Note Project An assistantship of 33% or higher includes tuition remission, health insurance, and a stipend or salary Graduate programs that award assistantships have their own way for students to be considered for assistantships Some programs consider applicants because of the student’s application to the University Other programs require a separate application from the applicant to be considered for an assistantship Check your academic program’s website to see if there is any information about assistantships If you can’t find it on the program’s webpage, email the graduate program representative Click here to find an index of graduate program websites listed by degree https://uwm.edu/cie/international-admissions/application-requirements/frequentlyasked-questions-about-applying/ ... science Submission of official GRE scores from a test taken within the last years https://catalog.uwm.edu/engineering-applied-science/engineering-appliedscience/engineering-materials-ms/#requirementstext... least one of the following:  GPA of at least 3.0 during the last two years of the baccalaureate program (calculated on a minimum of 48 credits)  Completion of six or more credits of program-approved... https://catalog.uwm.edu/engineering-applied-science/engineering-appliedscience/engineering-materials-ms/ II DEADLINE Engineering M.S Rolling Admissions https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/program-deadlines/ All Application