Apply - Distance Master's Degree (M.S.)

1. Transcripts

• Be prepared to submit a copy of of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts online as part of your KU Graduate Application. The online (unofficial) copy can be used during initial consideration.
• If you are accepted into the KU Pharmaceutical Chemistry program, you will be required to have official copies of your transcripts sent directly to KU from your institution.
  • Via Mail:
    Transcripts must be sent directly from your institution in a sealed envelope to:
    • KU Graduate Admissions
      KU Visitor Center
      1502 Iowa Street
      Lawrence, KS 66045
  • Electronically:
    If your institution offers a secure electronic transcript delivery service, you may have your transcripts sent to graduateadm@ku.edu.
  • IMPORTANT: Do not email your transcripts directly. Transcripts contain confidential information. Email is not a secure method of file transfer.
• For more guidance on transcripts from non-U.S. institutions, see KU International Admissions.
• You are welcome to have your official transcripts sent directly to KU at any time.

2. Resume/Curriculum Vita (CV)

• Be prepared to upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vita (CV).
• Include details of previous research experience.

3. Personal Statement

• Be prepared to upload a brief personal statement (1 – 1.5 pages) to help us understand why you are interested in graduate school and more specifically why you have selected our department.

4. Letters of Recommendation

• Be prepared to enter the names and emails of three individuals, preferably professors or direct supervisors, who can provide a recommendation on your behalf.
• Select people who you believe are the most qualified to comment on your potential to succeed in graduate studies in our department.
• The individuals you identify will receive instructions via email to submit their recommendation.
• Recommendation requests may be submitted through the application before the application is fully submitted, or at the time of submission.
• Recommendations received on your behalf prior to application submission will link to your application when it is submitted.
• If a reference is unable to submit their letter online, please have them email their letter directly to pharmchem@ku.edu.
• The department will only accept recommendation letters that are sent directly from the reference, letters received from the application will not be accepted.