Graduate Student Application Information Checklist
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Johns Hopkins University welcomes your interest in its graduate program.
Applicants are encouraged to enter the graduate program in the fall semester, in order to receive the full benefit of our academic curriculum and to maximize opportunities for financial aid. However, applications to begin graduate study in the spring semester are considered.
The deadline for a fall application is January 15 at 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) for receipt of ALL application materials.
The deadline for a spring application is September 15 at 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). for receipt of ALL application materials.
To ensure timely consideration of your application, please complete the items in the following checklist at your earliest convenience.
- Read the self evaluation checklist before you start the application process.
Note in particular that under University guidelines, exceptions to the TOEFL- score criteria appearing in the checklist will be granted only in extraordinary cases. - Complete the online JHU APPLICATION, including personal statement, supplementary course form, and non-refundable $75 application fee.
- Arrange for scores on the GRE General and GRE Advanced Test in Mathematics (or in your undergraduate major) to be sent to the department by the Educational Testing Service. (Photocopies are unacceptable and will be discarded.) The GRE code for applying to graduate programs at The Johns Hopkins University is 5332. Applicants are encouraged to take the GRE as early as possible during the academic year preceeding entrance. Please note that the GRE Advanced Test in Mathematics is recommended, but is not required.
- If English is not your native language, arrange for TOEFL or IELTS Examination scores to be sent to the department by the testing organization. (Photocopies are not acceptable, and will be discarded.) The TOEFL code for applying to graduate programs at The Johns Hopkins University is 5332. The IELTS course ID code for applying to programs at the Johns Hopkins Univeristy is 4610. Applicants are encouraged to take the TOEFL/IELTS as early as possible during the academic year preceeding entrance.
- Arrange for three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your abilities and achievements, especially relevant to graduate study in the mathematical sciences, to be submitted electronically through the online application.
- Arrange for official transcripts of all undergraduate and previous graduate study to be sent to the Graduate Admissions office, using these mailing instructions.
Detailed information about application requirements can be found on the Graduate Admissions web site. Answers to frequently asked questions about the application process can be found here. After reading the FAQ page, if you have further questions, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office by using their contact form.
Thank you for your attention to these details. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have questions.
Mailing Instructions
Supporting documentation should be mailed to the following address:
Johns Hopkins University
Full-time Studies in Arts, Sciences and Engineering
Graduate Admissions Office
Shriver Hall 28
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
For all materials, we require the use of our Mailing Label and Cover Sheet.
Please note: The Graduate Admissions Office will only accept regular mail, Certified Mail, UPS, DHL and Fed Ex deliveries.
If applying to more than one department, please mail a complete application packet for each department to the Graduate Admissions Office.
All application documents must be provided in English (either the original or translations of the original documents).