Admission to the BS\/MS program is selective. Undergraduate neuroscience majors interested in applying must meet the following minimum qualifications before they receive an application packet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If admitted to the program, the fall semester of application will be the student’s last semester as a BS student. Admitted students will need to withdraw their BS graduation applications (for either December or May), and re-file for the following semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sample Programs<\/a> – This timeline shows, in detail, the junior and senior year matriculation option to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Completed application packets must be submitted to the academic program administrator by<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fall 2026 Spring 2026 Students that are interested in applying to the program should make an appointment with Dr. Jason Trageser<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The annual deadline is announced each September to all juniors and seniors via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students who are interested in applying for the BS\/MS program may do so either in the junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Application packets will be prepared each September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students meeting the minimum requirements for consideration will need to schedule an appointment with the neuroscience academic program administrator to detail a timeline for completion of both degrees. At the conclusion of this meeting, qualifying students will be given relevant application materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A complete application includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligible students (those who begin the program in their senior year only and\/or have completed their eight semester of undergraduate work), are eligible for 50 percent tuition support for their fifth year of study. Eligible students must have a financial aid account prior to the award of the support. For more in financing your education for the fifth year, please visit the Financial Aid website<\/a>. Current tuition rates can be found on the University website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Application Due: Friday, October 9th<\/sup> at 4:00 p.m.
Matriculation: Spring 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Application Due: Friday, March 13th at 4:00 p.m.
Matriculation: Fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nImportant Dates for Applying in Spring 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Application Packet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![Sample Programs<\/a> – This timeline shows, in detail, the junior and senior year matriculation option to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompleted application packets must be submitted to the academic program administrator by<\/p>\n\n\n\nFall 2026<\/strong>Application Due: Friday, October 9th<\/sup> at 4:00 p.m.Matriculation: Spring 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSpring 2026<\/strong>Application Due: Friday, March 13th at 4:00 p.m.Matriculation: Fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudents that are interested in applying to the program should make an appointment with Dr. Jason Trageser<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe annual deadline is announced each September to all juniors and seniors via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImportant Dates for Applying in Spring 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nJanuary<\/strong>: First email to students to announce timeframes for the fall application period.<\/li>\n\n\n\nFebruary<\/strong>:\u00a0Make an appointment to meet with Dr. Trageser to discuss interest and\/or qualifications for application. Contact\u00a0Hope Fisher<\/a>\u00a0for information regarding the application process.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMarch 13: Applications due by 4 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0Email Hope Fisher with any questions regarding the submission process.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMarch 16-20<\/strong>:\u00a0Applicant interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\nMarch 27<\/strong>: Decisions made and applicants notified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nApplication Packet<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStudents who are interested in applying for the BS\/MS program may do so either in the junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Application packets will be prepared each September.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStudents meeting the minimum requirements for consideration will need to schedule an appointment with the neuroscience academic program administrator to detail a timeline for completion of both degrees. At the conclusion of this meeting, qualifying students will be given relevant application materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA complete application includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nApplication for admission for graduate study can be completed through Graduate Admissions<\/a>. (The application includes a half-page, single-spaced essay about why you are applying to this program and what you would like to accomplish. Use an extra page if you need more space. The GRE is not required for admissions.)<\/li>\n\n\n\nApplication (apply under Neuroscience BS\/MS)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLetters of Recommendation (2)<\/li>\n\n\n\nStatement of Purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent\/Mentor Agreement Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nResearch proposal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nOfficial Transcript (this can be requested from the Registrar\u2019s Office<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\nApplication due by October 10th.<\/li>\n\n\n\nApplicants will be contacted by the office to setup an interview for October 24-28, if chosen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\nEligible students (those who begin the program in their senior year only and\/or have completed their eight semester of undergraduate work), are eligible for 50 percent tuition support for their fifth year of study. Eligible students must have a financial aid account prior to the award of the support. For more in financing your education for the fifth year, please visit the Financial Aid website<\/a>. Current tuition rates can be found on the University website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nApply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Admission to the BS\/MS program is selective. 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