Reapplications

For those who have previously applied to one of Kellogg's PhD programs, their application materials may be reused if the materials are still on file in the PhD Office. Please note that applications are kept for two years only. Applicants should verify that the file is available by contacting the PhD Program Office by e-mail.

If materials are available for a new application to Kellogg, those reapplying should do the following:

• Complete a NEW online application through ApplyYourself and submit the application fee;
• Submit an updated statement of purpose;
• Submit one new letter of recommendation;
• Submit updated resume;
• Submit new test scores (if applicable) for GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS;
• Submit updated transcripts or grades not contained in the previous application .

Because of the competitive nature of PhD study and the rather large applicant pool (over 600 applications are received each year at Kellogg), the Admissions Committee does not generally encourage an applicant to reapply unless there has been a significant change in an applicant's credentials, such as additional coursework or a much improved GRE or GMAT score.

Internal Transfers & Students Seeking Readmission

Any current or previously admitted Northwestern student who was registered for at least two quarters at the Graduate School may be considered for another graduate program through a program transfer or readmission to Northwestern. A transfer student is defined as a currently enrolled student. A former student who at one time may have been enrolled and/or received a degree through Northwestern's Graduate School can also be considered for Kellogg's Doctoral Program and ask for readmission to Northwestern. (Please note that students enrolled in Kellogg's MBA Program are NOT considered transfer students because they were not admitted through Northwestern's Graduate School.)

At Kellogg, transfer and readmission requests are generally considered for the upcoming fall quarter only. These students or former students should submit their admission requests and supporting documents to Kellogg by the standard application deadline: December 31.

Submission Process for Transfer Students

Transfer students DO NOT complete the online application form or pay the application fee again. They have already been admitted through the Graduate School. The Graduate School will forward a copy of any undergraduate and graduate transcripts submitted with the student's previous application as well as any test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS). The Graduate School will also provide a copy of the student's current Northwestern transcript.

To be considered for admission, students should do the following:

Submit the following documents to Kellogg:

1. Statement of purpose.
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation. (Please note that letters of recommendation from a previous application are destroyed, so there are no letters on file with the Graduate School.)
3. Request for financial support.
4. New test scores (if applicable) for GRE or GMAT.
5. Resume.

Please note: For a student seeking a departmental transfer, the student's current department WILL NOT be notified of the student's interest in a transfer.  If the student is admitted into the new program, the student's current program will be notified that the student will withdraw.  

Submission Process for Students Seeking Readmission

Students seeking readmission to Northwestern DO NOT complete the online application form or pay the application fee again. They have been admitted through the Graduate School once before, so there is no need to submit another application. To be considered for admission, students should do the following:

Complete the Readmission form available online. This form should be submitted to the Graduate School for processing.

Submit the following documents to Kellogg:

1. Statement of purpose.
2. One official transcript documenting each course taken beyond high-school level, whether or not within a degree program. This includes coursework done at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation.
4. Request for financial support.
5. New test scores (if applicable) for GRE or GMAT;
   TOEFL or IELTS.
6. Resume.

For any questions about the transfer or readmission process, please contact the PhD Program Office at Kellogg by e-mail.