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Graduate students at Dartmouth benefit from world-class facilities, outstanding faculty, and a commitment to individual education. Graduate programs admit the most highly qualified applicants whose academic backgrounds and personal and professional experiences have prepared them for achievement and excellence in graduate studies. 

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  • Allison Henrich, graduate student in Mathematics

    Allison Henrich, graduate student in Mathematics. (Photo by Joseph Mehling)

COVID-19 Response

The Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies realizes the impact COVID-19 has had on testing centers. Access to TOEFL and GRE testing has been limited globally, and our applicants are struggling to meet our programs admissions requirements. 

For our next graduate applications cycle August 1st, 2022 to July 31st, 2023, The Guarini School will be flexible as to the types of GRE and Language Proficiency tests accepted by our programs for admissions purposes. DuoLingo testing will not be accepted. We still ask that applicants self-report their test scores to their application if required by their prospective program.

International Applicants: For TOEFL/IELTS testing requirements please visit the individual program websites for more information and waiver requirements.

However, official test scores will still be required from Educational Testing Services if you are admitted.

Application Requirements

Application requirements vary by program; exact requirements can be obtained from each department. See our complete list of programs for links to department websites.

Dartmouth is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all its students, faculty, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Please see our non-discrimination policy and information for students with disabilities.

Application FAQs

How do I receive an application fee waiver?

  • Application waivers are available in some instances. For the 2022-2023 application season, the only programs requiring an application fee are: Computer Science, Engineering, MALS, and Physics. To request a fee waiver please complete the following form https://apply.gs.dartmouth.edu/register/guarini-fee-waiver Please contact the prospective program for more details. 

Do all programs require GRE scores in 2022-2023?

  • The only program requiring GRE scores this year is Computer Science. For all other programs the GRE is optional.

Can I receive a TOEFL/IELTS waiver?

  • The language proficiency test can be waived if you have studied successfully for at least a year in an English-speaking country. It can also be waived if the language of instruction at your international institution was English. Contact your prospective program for more information. *Some programs have stricter waiver requirements  

I am an international student, but I have already earned a degree from a university in the U.S. (or Canada, Great Britain, or Australia). Do I still have to take the TOEFL?

  • No. The TOEFL can be waived if you have studied successfully for at least a year in an English-speaking country. Contact your prospective program for more information.

I received my test scores after submitting my application. How do I submit them?

  • You can return to your application status page and self-report your unofficial GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS scores after application submission.

What is the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies at Dartmouth code for GRE and TOEFL scores?

  • 3351. Department codes are optional.

Can I update my application materials after submission?

  • No. All that can be updated after submission are unofficial self-reported test scores, permanent address, and recommender information. This can be done through your application status page. 

What address should official transcripts be sent to?

  • Upon admission into your program, official transcripts showing your conferred degree are required.
  • There is no need to send official transcripts unless you are offered admission.

 

      Official transcripts should be sent to the Guarini School address.

Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
Dartmouth College
64 College Street, Suite 6062, Room 102
Hanover, NH  03755

               Official electronic transcripts can be sent to the Guarini School Admissions email address:

Guarini.Graduate.Admissions@Dartmouth.edu

 

Misrepresentation in Admission Materials Policy

Making false statements in admission materials is cause for the College to withdraw an offer of admission.