FAMU-FSU College of Engineering GRE Waiver Request Form

GRE Waiver Request Form

All individuals applying to FAMU-FSU Engineering graduate degree programs must submit a valid GRE general exam result. However, there are some situations where this requirement can be waived.

Please select your program and degree of interest below to view eligibility requirements. If you believe you meet these requirements and would like request a GRE waiver, please submit this form. If you have any questions, please contact us at gradstudies@eng.famu.fsu.edu.

Please Note - The GRE has automatically been waived for master's applicants applying through Fall 2026. Please do not complete this form if you are a master's applicant. All you need to do is submit a graduate application and the GRE requirement will automatically be waived.

Applicant Information

*Please enter the same contact information you used or plan to use on your graduate application.

First Name

Middle

Last Name

Intended Term of Entry

Intended University

Intended Graduate Program

Please note: Civil Engineering MEng applicants do not need to complete this form to use the FE/PE exam in place of GRE scores. If you wish to pursue this option, once your application is submitted, please upload proof of exam passage under the "Upload Materials" section on your Online Status Check.

GRE Waiver Request Criteria

In order to be considered for a GRE waiver, applicants must meet two or more of the following requirements.

You may only select one bachelor's degree GPA requirement.

Please select all that are applicable. Must select and provide documentation for a minimum of 2 criteria.

Earned or will earn a bachelor’s degree from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering with an Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.

Earned or will earn a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related field with an Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any other regionally or internationally accredited college or university.

Earned a graduate degree in an Engineering or related field and earned a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any regionally or internationally accredited college or university.

Undergraduate research experience in an Engineering or relevant field with detailed research statements and reports/publications.

Post-graduate research experience in an Engineering or relevant field.

Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal in Engineering or relevant Field.

Relevant employment for 3 years or more in an engineering field.

A 1-year funding offer from a faculty member from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

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Document Upload

Unofficial College Transcript

*Required for applicants claiming undergraduate or graduate GPA exemption.

Resume/CV

*Required for applicants claiming undergraduate or post-graduate research, research paper co-authorship, relevant employment, or a 1-year funding offer.

Research Statement (300 words or less)

*Required for applicants claiming undergraduate research experience.

Research report/Publication/Paper

*Required for applicants claiming undergraduate or post-graduate research, or research paper co-authorship.

Funding Offer Letter

*Required for applicants claiming 1-year funding offer.

Signature

Applicants will be contacted via email with a decision on the waiver request after department review. Approval of the GRE Waiver Request does not guarantee admission to the program or university. Prospective students must still submit and complete a Graduate Application and meet all university and department admissions requirements to be considered for admission.

Type your name in the box below to certify that the information you provided is true and accurate and that you understand the above statement.

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