2022 Standardized Testing Update

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on GRE testing, most Graduate Center programs are suspending their GRE requirements for 2022 applications (both Fall 2022 and, where applicable, Spring 2022 applications).

The following programs will continue with their regular GRE requirements for 2022:

  • Biochemistry (optional)
  • Business
  • Chemistry (optional)
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Mathematics (General GRE is required; however, the Subject Test requirement is suspended)

All other programs that usually require GRE scores will be suspending them. Each program’s admissions committee may request additional writing samples or interviews as an alternative means of assessing your qualifications. If you have already taken the exam, you may upload your scores as usual.

TOEFL and IELTS requirements are not suspended.

Please check our deadline and requirements chart for a complete list of program requirements. Contact us in the Office of Admissions with any questions you have about testing, or anything else as you consider your graduate school options.

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By Gerry Martini | June 7, 2021 | Uncategorized | 149 Comments |

149 thoughts on “2022 Standardized Testing Update”

    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Maria,

      It depends: which Ph.D. program are you considering? As noted in this blog post, the majority of our programs (including Ph.D. programs) are suspending the GRE for those applying to start a program in 2022. But if you tell us which specific program you are considering I can confirm for you.

      Thank you!
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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      2. Maria Isabel Ruscelli

        Dear Mr. Martini,

        Do I have the chance to apply for PHD in Urban Education to start Fall 2021.
        Thanks for your answer. Best!

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        1. Gerry Martini Post author

          Good morning Maria,

          I’m very sorry, but the deadline is long past for Fall 2021 applications. If you would like to apply for Fall 2022 the Urban Education application deadline is December 15th.

          Thank you.
          -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Sara,

      While we have been having more online and hybrid course options during COVID, we do not anticipate those GC programs being available online as things normalize after COVID–they are in-person programs.

      Thank you and please let us know if we can help with anything else.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  4. Stanley Bussi

    Hello,

    I hope this message finds you well. I am wondering if applications for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology programs (graduate level) will also be impacted by the adoption of this new policy? Please advise and thank you kindly for reading this message.

    Sincerely,
    SB

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning Stanley,

      The Graduate Center’s Audology (Au.D.) and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (Ph.D.) have both suspended their GRE requirements for Fall 2022 applicants.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  5. Ann

    Do you have plans for extending a Hybrid model in the future, with a combination of in person and online classes, for a full time PHD program in computer science?

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello,

      Yes, that PhD program is actually a Graduate Center program (though housed at John Jay) so this announcement applies for it as well. So yes, the GRE is suspended for Criminal Justice’s Fall 2022 applicants.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions.

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  8. Shannon

    Hey Gerry!

    Thanks for the update. I was wondering if the GRE would be required for the Cognitive Neuroscience Master’s Program? Hope to hear back!

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  9. Abubakar Ahmad Musa

    Considering this pandemic period, do I need to submit both GRE and TOEFL/IELTS test scores before enrolling into the PhD Computer Science Program ?

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Abubakar,

      The TOEFL/IELTS is not suspended for any program, and Computer Science is maintaining their GRE requirement. So I’m sorry but yes, you do still need both to apply for the Computer Science program.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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      1. Laura Villegas

        I would like to know if I can apply to Program in International Migration Studies for fall 2022. The deadline is April 2022?

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Sari,

      There is no Spring entry for Ph.D. programs, so the next semester you could apply for is Fall 2022. Physics continues to require the main GRE test, however the subject test will be optional.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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      1. Sari Shrestha

        thank you sir. so I do need to do general gre and toefl. Is there age barrier to apply for Ph.D in physics? As I have completed my master’s in physics in 2014 since then I have been teaching for undergraduate students.

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  14. Mariam Gorgadze

    I wonder if MPP is considering suspension of 2021 TOEFl test requirements due to the impact of COVID-19 or if the waiver is eligible for offer holders with bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature (four years-undergraduate degree) or Master’s degree in PA and Economic. (Two years) taught in English in a non-English speaking country.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Mariam,

      We do not have an MPP degree at The Graduate Center, though our Political Science program does have a Public Policy specialization: https://politicalscience.commons.gc.cuny.edu/public-policy/ Please let us know Admissions@gc.cuny.edu if we can answer any questions on it.

      You would be exempt from a TOEFL/IELTS exam if your bachelor’s or master’s degrees are from one of the countries listed here: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/CUNY_GC/media/CUNY-Graduate-Center/PDF/Admissions/English-language-testing-exempt-countries.pdf

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions.

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  17. Prativa Kaspal

    Dear Sir,
    Warm greetings !

    I hope my email finds you in good health.

    I wonder if GRE is optional for PhD program in Earth and Environmental science that has the deadline 15th Dec 2021.

    Thank you.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Ravnit,

      The Graduate Center does not have an MPH program–you would need to contact the CUNY School of Public Health for any inquiries about that program.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  19. Stacey

    Hello!

    Are we allowed to apply to two different PhD program types at the same time? For example, psychology and sociology for fall 2022? Or is it only one?

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      1. Stacey

        Thank you for your response! To clarify by only one program, does that mean the program field? For instance for psychology, would that count as one and I can apply to multiple PhD programs under psychology? Or I can only apply to one specific program in general?

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        1. Gerry Martini Post author

          Hello Stacey,

          I’m sorry but no, you may not apply to multiple subfields in Psychology–you should apply to the one the best fits your research interests.

          Thank you.
          -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Daisy,

      The Graduate Center does not have an Early Childhood Education program. You should contact the CUNY schools that have that program for details about their requirements.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  22. Celia

    Good morning !

    Can you, please, confirm that we do not need to take any GRE test for the Chemistry Ph.D program in 2022 ?

    Thank you very much for your answer.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning Sanket,

      I cannot give you information for all MS programs in the USA, just for those of them at our school. No MS at The Graduate Center will require the GRE for Fall 2022.

      For any other school and programs that you are interested in, you will need to check with them each individually.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  26. Martin

    Hi, For the Computer Science PhD program, does this require only a General GRE test -or is a subject test required as well? If so, which GRE subject test would that be? Thanks.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning Lydia,

      It means an applicant can provide GRE scores or can decide not too. As it is optional, it will not be held against you if you do not provide it; however if someone does take it, and gets a good score, that can be positive for their application.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning Jabir,

      There is not a minimum/maximum requirement for the writing sample. I would probably suggest something in the 10-20page range; if it’s too long you are asking a lot of those reviewing applicant files, but you want it long enough that they get a real sense of your writing.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning Preranasrot,

      Geography is within the Earth and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program which will not require a GRE score for Fall 2022.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  31. Sara Anas

    Hi Gerry,
    Are the two of letters of recommendation from professors still required for a master’s in cognitive neuroscience? Just wondering because classes have been remote and it’s been difficult to obtain them from professors.
    Thank you for your help!

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning,

      Yes, two letters of recommendation are still required. These will preferably be from from professors, because they can speak to what you will be like in an academic setting. I’m very sorry for any difficulty.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  32. Fahima

    Hello I wish to know when does the Physics PhD program start ? I know that the deadline is due to January 10 but the accepted students when will they begin their PhD program ?

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  33. Patricia

    Dear CUNY, I am strongly interested in applying for the Biology PhD program and would like to know when Fall 2022 application cycle through the Graduate Center online application link will open up for the program. Thank you!

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Sarah,

      Our Psychology program is suspending the GREs for 2022 but we can only speak specifically to the Psychology training areas that are administered by The Graduate Center (this is not for all CUNY schools). Of the CUNY clinical training areas, those at Queens College or John Jay college are through us at The Graduate Center–and so would not required the GRE this year–but if you have questions about the one at City College you would need to contact that school to inquire about their policy.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

      More about Graduate Center training areas: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Psychology/Training-Areas

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      1. Sarah

        TO confirm the clinical psych phd programs at queens college, john jay and city university do not require any gre for the clinical psych phd?

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        1. Gerry Martini Post author

          Good morning Sarah,

          As I said, I have no information about City College–you will need to contact City College for their policy.

          However, the clinical programs at Queens College and John Jay are through us at The Graduate Center, and those do have suspended GREs.

          Thank you.
          -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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        1. Gerry Martini Post author

          Forensic Psychology research is one of the training areas within our Ph.D. program (see “Clinical Psychology @ John Jay College of Criminal Justice”… even though many classes are at John Jay it is administered here at The Graduate Center): https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Psychology/Training-Areas

          If you are inquiring about a master’s program in Psychology, that master’s degree is not a Graduate Center program so you would need to contact John Jay College’s Office of Admissions for more info about their requirements.

          Thank you.
          -Gerry

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  37. Funglui Koo

    Hi Gerry, I’m a foreign undergrad currently enrolled in a U.S. institution. I haven’t received my degree but will obtain the Bachelor’s degree in Spring 2022. Am I exempted from the TOEFL requirement? Many thanks in advance.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Aryaka,

      The Graduate Center does not have an M.S. in Computer Science–perhaps you are thinking of a different CUNY school?

      We do have an M.S. in Data Science (which is suspending the GRE) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (which is not suspending the GRE). You can see our programs and requirements here: https://admissions.commons.gc.cuny.edu/program-application-deadlines-and-requirements/

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  39. Rashenda Aziz Mohona

    Hello I completed Bachelor’s and Master’s from Bangladesh. Can I apply for PhD exempting TOEFL requirement? I am a US resident.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Rashenda,

      I’m sorry, but we will still require the TOEFL or IELTS if your degrees are from Bangladesh (residency does not impact the requirement).

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Dianny,

      I’m sorry, but this is a separate CUNY school so we cannot speak to the requirements on other campuses–you will have to check with each school you are interested in.

      Thank you.
      Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Rufus,

      It’s hard to give a blanket answer to a question about how strong your candidacy would be, as it potentially depends on what other coursework you’ve done, your professional experiences, etc. I would encourage you to contact admissions@gc.cuny.edu if you would like to have a discussion with an admissions counselor about the details of your particular case and potential application.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Pauline,

      I believe you have us confused with another CUNY school, because here at The Graduate Center we do not have that master’s program. You will need to contact the school that hosts the program you are interested in.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  45. Affifa Sardar

    Dear Team,

    I am a prospective international student and wanted to apply for a PHD in Urban education Fall 2022. Can you please confirm for me Is Toefl required? and if yes, what is the minimum score required for the admission, although my entire medium of instruction was English .

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  46. Mahalia Mehu

    Hello,

    I am looking to apply to the History PhD program and according to the Fall 2021 schedule, listed in global search, the program does offer online courses. Is that standard practice or will there no longer be any online courses for the program moving forward? Thank you in advance!

    ~Mahalia

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Mahalia,

      Under normal circumstances this degree is an entirely in-person degree program. As soon as is safe, all classes will be in-person again.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  48. Ignacio

    Dear team,

    I’m looking for the fall enrollment at Latin american, iberian, and latin cultures Ph.d Program. Might i send my toefl scores to some Graduate Center Cuny code? Or the pdf it’s enough.

    Thanks for the help.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Ignacio,

      For the purposes of the application, you can just upload the PDF of your TOEFL scores. If you are admitted we will need an official copy, and our code is 2113.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  51. Ram

    Hi,

    I am keen to apply to the PhD program in Anthropology for the Cultural Anthropology Track, the deadline for which is 1 December. Due to a lack of slot availability my TOEFL test date is delayed. My test is on 27 November and my scores would take at least 10 days from then to arrive. I may not be able to submit my TOEFL score in time.

    May I still submit my application without the TOEFL score and send in my scores later (by a week or 10 days max.)? Please let me know.

    Also, what is the minimum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed for this program?

    Thank you

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello Ram,

      If your TOEFL scores will be a little late, you should upload a copy of the email confirming your registration in the spot in the application that asks for the TOEFL scores (that way we know to expect that it will be coming very shortly) and submit the application like that.

      There are available spots in the application to list letters of recommendation. If you want to provide more than that the people writing the extra letters can send them to admissions@gc.cuny.edu (the letters need to come from those writing them, not from you as the applicant). However this is entire optional–there is no need to send any more letters than is required.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  52. PREM

    Hello sir ,

    I am a foreign, Nepalese student. My curiosity, is the GRE still a requirement for political science PHD
    program? Plz provides requirement information details.

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  53. Chidozie

    Kindly assist with information regarding PhD in Human resource management. Do I need GRE for 2022 admission and will I still be qualified for fully funded (tuition waiver)?

    Thank you

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  54. Agneya V D

    Hello,
    I have applied for the photonics track Ph.D. program of CUNY. I would like to confirm the due date for the submission of recommendation letters.
    Thank you.

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Hello,

      There is not a separate deadline for the recommendation letters–all documents are expected on the date of the application deadline. If the letters arrive later they will still be added to your application. However, we will not hold the application from review while the letters are missing, so you do not want them to arrive too late or your application might be reviewed with missing documents.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  56. Victor

    Hi Gerry,

    Do I need to present TOEFL before I get an admission offer for a master’s degree in data science even though English is my first language and also a language of instruction in my first degree?

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning,

      If your bachelor’s degree is from one of these countries you would not need to take TOEFL or IELTS: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/CUNY_GC/media/CUNY-Graduate-Center/PDF/Admissions/English-language-testing-exempt-countries.pdf Otherwise we will require a TOEFL or IELTS score.

      If you have further questions about your individual case I would encourage you to reach out to us via email: admissions@gc.cuny.edu

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning,

      That will depend on the needs of the program’s review committee, so we cannot really give you a good answer on this. Apologies, I know waiting for an answer is often the toughest part of the application process.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  58. Awa Catherine Ouedraogo

    HELLO, IS THE GRE SUPPENDED FOR THE MSBA PROGRAM AT BARUCH COLLEGE, BECAUSE I AM PREPARING TO TAKE MY EXAM IN FEBRUARY

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good afternoon,

      We do not have that answer for you because The Graduate Center is a different school within CUNY than Baruch. Please reach out to the Office of Admissions at Baruch College for that info.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  59. Maya

    Hey! Can you please let me know when’s the deadline for Psychology Masters degree for fall 2022 and if the GRE is required? Thank you!

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    1. Gerry Martini Post author

      Good morning,

      We do not have a master’s of Psychology at The Graduate Center, though there are several other CUNY schools that have one: https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-studies/explore/academic-programs/ You should contact the school that has the program you are looking for.

      We do have a Cognitive Neuroscience program which might be of interest: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Masters-Programs/Cognitive-Neuroscience/M-S-Program-in-Cognitive-Neuroscience The deadline for that is April 15th and the GRE is suspended this year. You can contact us at admissions@gc.cuny.edu to setup a meeting with an admissions advisor to discuss it.

      Thank you.
      -Gerry, Office of Admissions

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  61. Saba

    Is there any news on whether the Gre exams are suspended for 2023 as well yet? I’m planning to apply for a Ph.D. in Clinical psychology.

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  62. Aniqa

    Hi,
    I am planning to apply for PhD in English at the university this year. Is GRE requirement for this Fall 2023 applications?

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  63. Apurva

    Greetings!
    I have applied for the Masters program in DATA SCIENCE department for fall 22 eagerly waiting for an admit.
    Hope to get it soon!!

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