TTP Application Process
ALL OF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION.
STEP 1: Apply Online
STEP 2: Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statement and Diversity
The Personal History Statement provides an opportunity for applicants to tell the Admissions Committee something about their unique backgrounds and personal histories. It may include information about other pursuits and interests of the applicant. It may give some details about any obstacles or disadvantages the applicant had to overcome, or inspiration for their pursuit of a graduate degree.
STEP 3: Three Letters of Recommendation
The graduate application only accepts letters received electronically through our online application portal. Applicants are encouraged to submit professional letters of recommendation, but at least one letter should be from a professor who can assess your potential for advanced academic work. However, if a letter from a professor is not possible, it is permissible for employers, supervisors, co-workers and co-associates to write these letters. What is crucial is that you select individuals who can best discuss your academic strengths, as well as speak to your potential of successfully completing a graduate program.
STEP 4: Transcripts
Graduate Studies requires academic records from each institution you have attended or are currently attending.
STEP 5: English Language Testing Requirement
Fee Waiver
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International students does not apply - only for CSU or UCD alumni.
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UC Davis offers application fee waivers to applicants who have participated in specific graduate preparation programs (for a full list see Graduate Preparation Program Participants)
UC Davis College of Engineering (COE) offers application fee waivers through its Equity ProgramApplicants to the TTP PhD program are eligible. Applicants for TTP MS programs are not eligibleOnly US citizens or current permanent residents are eligible to receive a fee waiver through this program.Request a COE Equity Programapplication fee waiver
California State University Application Fee Fellowship ProgramThe TTP program will provide Graduate Application Fee Fellowships based on the following criteria:Applicant has (or will) earn a degree from aCalifornia State University.Applicant has a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from their Bachelor’s degree granting institution.Applicant has submitted a complete* application as a MS student to the Transportation Technology and Policy program at UC Davis by the general deadline (PhD students should refer first to the COE Equity Program).Applicant has submitted the supplementalCSU Graduate Application Fee Fellowship Program application.Applicant does not qualify for the Graduate Preparation Program Fee Waiver or the COE Equity Program Fee Waiver (see above).* To be considered complete, the application must have all transcripts uploaded, and all three letters of recommendation submitted, in addition to the complete online application.
For the fall application cycle, the department will award fee waivers for up to 30 applications; awarded in order of submission to applicants who meet all the eligibility criteria.To receive this fellowship:Complete the online application form, and click “submit”Do NOT pay the application fee (we cannot offer refunds)Make sure all your transcripts are uploaded, and your letters of recommendation have been submittedComplete the shortsupplemental application formIf your application is not showing as paid within 3 business days, please email the TTP Graduate Program Coordinator (listed below).
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide admission fee waivers or fellowships to every interested applicants at this time. We hope to expand things in the future, but at this point there is no option for students not covered by one of the above programs.
Questions? Contact the TTP Graduate Program Coordinator, JoAnna Lewis at jrlewis@ucdavis.edu.