GRE waived for spring and fall 2025

Summary

This video discusses the GRE test policy for US universities' fall 2025 intake, highlighting that while some universities continue to waive or require the GRE, others have switched their stance. The presenter lists over 40 universities with waived GRE requirements and explains that policies vary by program and department. They also mention an online course, 'Admission 102,' for students applying for US graduate programs and note that GRE scores are optional or not required for many programs, with some considering them only for applicants with lower GPAs.

Takeaways

• 📚 Many US universities continue to require the GRE for fall 2025, but there are significant changes in GRE policies over the last year.
• 🔄 Some universities have switched from GRE-waived to GRE-optional or GRE-required, and vice versa.
• 🎓 Universities that have waved the GRE requirement for fall 2025 intake will be listed, with over 40 universities mentioned.
• 🌐 GRE policy can vary by program or department within the same university, so it's crucial to check the specific requirements for your program of interest.
• 📈 There are instances where GRE is waived for certain programs but required for others within the same department.
• 📉 Some programs have a GPA-based GRE policy, where GRE is waived if the applicant's GPA meets a certain threshold.
• 🏫 Examples of universities with GRE policy changes include Florida State University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, and more.
• 📊 GRE scores are optional or not required for certain programs at universities like USC, Boston University, and University of Michigan.
• 📋 For some universities, like Texas A&M, a strong GRE score can be beneficial for applicants with lower GPAs or from less-known institutions.
• 🔗 The list of universities and their GRE requirements will be updated as more information becomes available and as universities update their websites.

Q & A

2025年秋季入学的美国大学是否还要求GRE成绩？

许多美国大学对于2025年秋季入学的申请者仍然要求GRE成绩，但也有不少大学改变了他们的GRE政策，有的从必须提交变为可选，有的则相反。具体要求因大学和项目而异，甚至在同一所大学内，不同项目或系的要求也可能不同。

如果我想申请2025年秋季的研究生项目，我应该如何准备GRE考试？

你应该首先查看你感兴趣的大学和项目的具体要求。有些项目可能仍然需要GRE成绩，而有些则可能已经放宽了这一要求。如果你的目标项目需要GRE成绩，你应该计划参加考试，并留出足够的时间来准备。此外，由于GRE考试在2023年9月22日之后进行了改革，考试时间缩短，所以你需要根据新的考试格式来准备[^1^]。

GRE考试在2023年9月之后有哪些变化？

从2023年9月22日起，GRE考试的时间将从3小时45分钟缩短至大约2小时，包括分析写作、定量推理和文字推理在内的每个部分都将更短。此外，不再有不计分的实验部分和考试中的休息时间。你的官方GRE成绩将在考试后8-10天内提供，比以前的10-15天要快[^1^]。

如果我的GPA较低，我是否应该提交GRE成绩？

一些大学有基于GPA的GRE政策，例如，如果你的GPA低于某个数值，那么提交GRE成绩可能是推荐的。例如，波士顿大学建议如果GPA低于3.4，则应该参加GRE考试。因此，如果你的GPA较低，一个较高的GRE成绩可能会对你的申请有所帮助[^1^]。

哪些大学对于2025年秋季入学的申请者不要求GRE成绩？

根据视频脚本，有几所大学已经明确表示对于2025年秋季入学的申请者不要求GRE成绩，包括佛罗里达州立大学、马里兰大学、密歇根州立大学工程学院、匹兹堡大学、南加州大学、波士顿大学、俄亥俄州立大学、宾夕法尼亚州立大学、莱斯大学、伊利诺伊大学香槟分校、华盛顿大学、布朗大学、卡内基梅隆大学、杜克大学、约翰霍普金斯大学、密歇根大学、加州理工学院、斯坦福大学、哈佛大学、北卡罗来纳大学教堂山分校、加州大学洛杉矶分校、德克萨斯A&M大学、佛罗里达国际大学、俄勒冈州立大学、康涅狄格大学、罗切斯特理工学院、伦斯勒理工学院、纽约大学、弗吉尼亚大学、加州大学圣地亚哥分校、亚利桑那州立大学、德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校、华盛顿大学、东北大学等[^1^]。

如果我的目标是申请不需要GRE成绩的大学，我应该怎么做？

如果你的目标是申请不需要GRE成绩的大学，你应该首先确认这些大学对于2025年秋季入学的具体要求。然后，你可以利用不需要提交GRE成绩这一优势，将精力集中在提高其他申请材料的质量上，比如个人陈述、推荐信、简历和学术成果等。同时，确保你的申请材料能够突出你的学术潜力和研究能力。

GRE考试的一般要求是什么？

GRE考试的一般要求可能包括必须提交、高度推荐、鼓励提交、可选提交或不接受GRE成绩。这些要求可能因大学和项目而异，甚至在同一所大学内，不同项目或系的要求也可能不同。例如，一些项目可能对GRE成绩是可选的，而其他项目可能是必需的[^2^]。

GRE考试的未来趋势如何？

GRE考试的未来趋势可能会发生变化，一些大学可能会调整他们对GRE成绩的要求。例如，哈佛大学已经将一些项目的GRE要求从可选改为必须。同时，一些学校可能会继续放宽对GRE的要求，但整体趋势可能是对标准化考试成绩的重视程度会逐渐提升[^2^]。

我应该什么时候参加GRE考试？

如果你打算申请2025年秋季的研究生项目，你应该计划在2024年底之前参加GRE考试。这样可以确保你的成绩在申请截止日期之前出来。一些专家建议至少在申请截止日期前三个月到四个月进行考试，以便有足够的时间来准备和可能的重考[^6^]。

如果我需要重新参加GRE考试，我应该注意什么？

如果你需要重新参加GRE考试，你应该至少在考试日期前21天注册新的考试。此外，你需要等待至少8-10天才能收到成绩报告，所以请确保你的时间表允许你在申请截止日期之前收到成绩。如果你在中国大陆，你需要至少提前10天取消或重新安排考试以避免失去考试费用[^9^]。

Outlines

00:00

📚 GRE Test Policy Changes for US Universities

The paragraph discusses the varying GRE test policies among US universities for the fall 2025 intake. Some universities continue with the same policy as the previous year, while others have changed from GRE waived to GRE optional or required, or vice versa. The speaker plans to discuss universities that have altered their policies, providing a list of over 40 universities that have waived the GRE requirement. The speaker also mentions their background, offering an online course called 'Admission 102' for students applying for MS and PhD programs in the US. They note that GRE requirements can vary even within the same university or department, with some programs waiving the requirement based on GPA. The paragraph concludes with a list of universities that have waived the GRE requirement, including Florida State University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Pittsburgh, and others.

05:02

🔍 GRE Requirement Updates for Fall 2025 Intake

This paragraph continues the discussion on GRE requirements, providing specific details for various universities and departments. It mentions that some universities like Ohio State University, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, University of Washington, and Brown University do not require GRE scores for certain programs, while others like Duke University and Johns Hopkins have programs where GRE is optional. The paragraph also highlights universities like University of Michigan and Caltech, where GRE scores are not considered for admission. It concludes with information about universities that have made GRE scores optional or not accepted at all, such as Harvard University and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

10:03

🎓 GRE Optional or Not? University Admission Policies

The paragraph delves into the GRE requirements for admission to various universities, emphasizing that some universities like UCLA and Texas A&M University do not require GRE scores but may consider them if submitted. It also mentions universities that have made GRE scores optional, such as Florida International University and Oregon State University, and those that require GRE scores for certain programs, like University of Connecticut. The paragraph also discusses universities that have specific GRE policies based on the applicant's background, such as RPI and T University, and concludes with a mention of universities that have not updated their GRE requirements but are expected to continue with optional policies.

15:04

📈 GRE Trends in University Admissions

This paragraph discusses the ongoing trends in GRE requirements for university admissions. It mentions that some universities, like University of Texas Austin and University of Washington, do not consider GRE scores in their admission process, while others like Arizona State University and University of Texas at Austin have optional GRE submission for certain programs. The paragraph also notes that some universities have GPA-based GRE policies, like Drexel University, and concludes with a mention of universities that have not yet updated their websites but are expected to continue with optional GRE policies, such as Northeastern University and Columbia University.

Keywords

💡GRE

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States. In the context of the video, it is central to the discussion as the presenter talks about various universities' policies regarding the GRE for the fall 2025 intake. The script mentions how some universities have made the GRE test optional or waved the requirement, affecting students' application strategies.

💡Fall 2025 intake

This term refers to the upcoming academic semester starting in the fall of 2025, during which new students will begin their graduate studies. The video focuses on the GRE requirements for this particular intake, helping prospective students understand the current admissions landscape and plan their applications accordingly.

💡G waived

In the script, 'G waved' refers to universities that have decided not to require the GRE test for admission to certain programs for the fall 2025 intake. This is significant for students who may not have strong GRE scores or who wish to focus on other aspects of their applications, as it opens up more opportunities for them.

💡G optional

'G optional' is a policy where universities allow but do not require the submission of GRE scores. This gives applicants the choice to include their GRE scores if they believe it will strengthen their application. The video mentions several universities that have adopted this policy, providing flexibility for students in their application process.

💡G required

This term indicates that certain universities or programs still mandate the submission of GRE scores for admission. Despite the trend towards making the GRE optional or waved, some institutions continue to require it, emphasizing the test's importance in their evaluation process.

💡University policy

University policy refers to the specific rules and guidelines set by educational institutions regarding admissions, including standardized test requirements like the GRE. The video discusses how these policies can vary greatly, even within the same university across different departments or programs, impacting students' application strategies.

💡Program to program

This phrase from the script highlights the variability in GRE requirements even within the same university, where one program might not require the GRE while another within the same department might. Understanding these nuances is crucial for applicants targeting specific programs.

💡Department

A department within a university refers to an academic division focused on a specific field of study. The video script mentions that GRE requirements can differ from one department to another, emphasizing the need for applicants to research the requirements for each department they are interested in.

💡Holistic approach

A holistic approach in university admissions means considering the whole person rather than just their test scores. The video mentions that some universities take a holistic approach, evaluating applications based on multiple factors such as purpose statements, resumes, transcripts, and recommendations, in addition to GRE scores.

💡GPA

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a measure of a student's academic performance. The script discusses GPA-based GRE policies where certain universities may waive the GRE requirement if an applicant's GPA meets a certain threshold, illustrating how academic performance can influence admissions decisions.

💡Application process

The application process refers to the steps and requirements that students must fulfill to apply to a university or specific program. The video provides insights into how the GRE fits into this process, helping students navigate whether to take the test based on the varying policies of different universities.

Highlights

Many US universities continue to require the GRE for fall 2025 intake, while others have changed their policies.

Universities are moving from GRE waived to GRE optional or required, and vice versa.

The presenter will discuss universities that have changed their GRE requirements.

Over 40 universities have waived the GRE requirement for fall 2025 intake.

GRE policy can vary by program or department within the same university.

GRE requirements may differ even between programs within the same department.

Some programs have a GPA-based GRE policy, waiving the requirement for higher GPAs.

Florida State University is waiving the GRE requirement for most Masters and specialist programs.

University of Maryland's computer science program has made the GRE optional for both Masters and PhD.

Michigan State University's College of Engineering recommends but does not require the GRE for MS programs.

University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information does not require GRE scores for PhD applicants.

University of Southern California does not require GRE scores for graduate programs in Computer Science.

Boston University's College of Engineering does not require GRE scores for PhD applicants.

Ohio State University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering does not require GRE scores.

Penn State requires GRE scores for MS but not for PhD applicants in Electrical and Computer Science.

Rice University allows but does not require GRE scores for computer science applicants.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign does not require GRE scores for the College of Engineering.

University of Washington's Material Science and Engineering Department considers GRE scores optional.

Brown University's computer science department does not require GRE scores for Master's applicants.

Duke University has a filter to identify programs that require or waive the GRE.

Johns Hopkins University does not require GRE scores for PhD applicants in computer science.

University of Michigan does not consider GRE scores for PhD or Master's applications in Science and Engineering.

Caltech has programs where GRE scores are optional.

Stanford University does not require GRE scores for MS applicants in computer science.

Harvard University's computer science department does not accept GRE scores.

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill recommends but does not require GRE scores for computer science.

UCLA does not require GRE scores for computer science applicants for the 2025-26 Academic Year.

Texas A&M University does not require GRE scores for mechanical engineering applicants.

Florida International University does not require GRE scores for MS in computer science.

University of Connecticut requires GRE scores for MS applicants, except for a specific five-year program.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute requires GRE scores for cognitive science PhD, optional for other programs.

University of Virginia does not require GRE subject tests for biomedical engineering.

University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering considers GRE scores optional for bioengineering PhD.

University of California does not require GRE scores for many programs.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute requires GRE scores for some programs, optional for others.

Arizona State University's Computer Science PhD program considers GRE scores optional.

University of Texas Austin does not consider GRE scores for biomedical engineering.

University of Washington's computer science and engineering does not require GRE scores for PhD admission.

Northeastern University has not updated their website but is expected to continue with GRE optional policy.

Columbia University's engineering programs have made GRE scores optional for spring and fall 2024.

Drexel University recommends GRE scores for computer science MS applicants with low GPA.

Transcripts

there are many universities in the US

that are continuing with their GRE test

weor policy for the fall 2025 intake

same as last year but there are also

quite large number of universities that

have changed their GRE test policy in

the last one year some of them are going

from gr waved University to G optional

or G required University and some are

going entirely the opposite way so which

are those

universities that's what I'm going to

talk about in this video if you are

someone who is only targeting g w

universities or the vice versa then

stick around I'll give you more than 40

universities that have waved the GRE

requirement for the fall 2025 intake and

of course we will update the list as we

get more information as universities

update their website some of the

universities are still um you know they

have still not updated the website as

they provide more information we will

definitely make another video and update

our list but as of now we have almost

about 40 universities that have waved

the J for the fall 2020 5 for those who

are for the very first time on this

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topic make a note here first the gr test

we policy changes from program to

program Department to Department within

the same University meaning if G is

waved in one Department in any

University it may may or may not be

waved for other departments within the

same University or even worse if the G

is waved for one program within a

department it may or may not be waved

for another program what I mean to say

is there are universities that have

waved the G requirement for one program

and not for the other for example they

have waved the G requirement for the MS

program and not for the PHD program or

the vice versa I've seen some programs

even have the GPA based gr test policy

where they have wave the gr requirement

if your GPA is of certain numbers so I'm

going to give you guys a lot of

universities to start with so that you

don't have to reinvent the Wheel from

the scratch just take this list and make

sure you double check the you know G

requirement for the program you are

interested in so let's get started the

first one is Florida State University

FSU is currently waving the G

requirement for most of the Masters and

specialist programs through the fall

2020 six here you go University of

Maryland I'm looking at the computer

science program

GRE is optional for Ms and PHD programs

Michigan State University College of

Engineering I'm looking at MS program

the general G test is highly recommended

but not required University of

Pittsburgh School of computing and

information G requirement Department of

computer science PhD optional for mscs

optional and there are a couple of more

programs where gr is optional or not

required you see santra I'm looking at

the computer science the department does

not currently require the gr requirement

for any applicants because the G is not

a requirement we are prohibited from

reviewing the test scores for all the

applicants do not attempt to upload the

gr score to the application as they will

not be reviewed University of Southern

California admission requirement for the

graduate program in CSC gr is not

required for the students entering our

graduate program however it is

recommended that the students whose GPA

is below 3.4 take the G that's what I

was talking about some universities have

a GPA based gr test requirement policy

this is one of the University where they

are saying that if your GPA is below 3.4

then you should write the GRE Boston

University College of

Engineering GRE for the PHD applicants

so for international students uh G is

not required for many programs uh

whereas for Material Science and

Engineering GRE is required down here

are the Master's programs and you can

see for many masters programs also

International students do not need the G

part University Department of computer

science gr scores are not required and

are not considered by the admission

committee during the evaluation process

even if they are included in the

application Ohio State University

Department of computer science and

engineering and I'm looking at CSC

graduate

program and here GRE not required and

state I'm looking at Department of

Material Science and Engineering

Graduate record examination GRE are

optional not required for admission same

pen State now I'm looking at the

electrical and computer science PhD

applicants may choose to submit G score

but they are not required however Ms and

M engineering students must submit the

score to pen state so they require your

gr score for the MS program but not for

the PHD program in the electrical and

computer science department Rice

University I'm looking at the department

of computer

science applicants may optionally but

not required to submit score for

graduate record examination G General

exam so they have made it optional it's

not required University of Illinois

Urban champen I'm looking at the College

of Engineering School of computing and

data science General record GRE not

required the GRE General aptitude test

and subject test are recommended but not

required University of Washington I'm

looking at Material Science and

Engineering Department optional GRE

General test you may submit your test

score but they are not required Brown

University I'm looking at the computer

science department Brown computer

science department does not require a

general exam G exam for Master's

applicants it's up to you if you want to

submit you can it's basically your call

Car M University Computer Science

Department I'm looking at the doctoral

Admissions and gr score are optional an

applicant without gr score is not at an

disadvantage who however applicant who

has taken the G are encouraged to submit

the score the GRE home test are not

accepted Duke University and here GRE

testing required by the programs they

have very nice filter and if you go

click on this

filter all these programs require the

GRE and if you go to the GRE

optional and you will see there are many

many programs that have the G

requirement just optional so here you go

John

Hopkins I'm looking at the School of

Engineering Department of computer

science science and here you go the GRE

is not required for PhD applicants

University of Michigan I'm looking at

the College of Science and Engineering

looking at The Graduate Admissions GRE

scores are not considered in the

admission review of PhD or Master's

applications cell University Computer

Science master of science admissions G

scores are not

required submitted G scores are masked

and we will not review them with the

application material

so even if you submit your G they will

not review your G score Caltech they

have this nice table where they have

couple of programs where the gr is

optional so all those programs where

they have o means those programs have G

optional for example biochemistry and

molecular bioh physics optional PhD

chemistry has optional and couple of

more Stanford University I'm looking at

computer science G scores are not

required Ed for Ms applicants here you

go Harvard University I'm looking at

computer science department and here you

go GRE not accepted so they don't need

your g y Graduate School of Arts and

Science they have very nice table where

they have listed all the programs and

their G requirement so all those which

have optional means G is optional where

they don't require G they have written

not accepted so you can see there are

many many programs where G is not

accepted at all and there are many

programs with the optional G for example

this one biomedical engineering for PhD

the G is optional for Ms G is required

for computer science

PhD not accepted so you do not need your

G score for computer science PhD

applications however for Ms they do

require your G score bentle university

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

I'm looking at College of Arts and

Science computer science taking GRE is

not required but is recommended there is

no penalty for students who do not

submit the G scores we encourage you to

apply regardless of whether you have

taken the G or not the admission

Committee in computer science at USC

takes holistic approach and consider all

parts of your applications including the

statement of purpose resume transcripts

letter of recommendations standardized

tests if submitted UCLA computer science

student stud who wish to apply for

admission to our graduate program for

2025 26 Academic

Year are not required to take the GRE or

submit the G test report as part of

their application package however

students May volunteer submit GRE test

score and they will be reviewed as part

of holistic application consideration

the applications with gr scores will not

be given greater weightage than those

that do not include the G score Texas

A&M University I'm looking at Department

of mechanical engineering here GRE

scores are not required however if a

student has a gr score and wants to

include them in the application the

scores will be considered in the review

process applicants with a lower GPA or

from a school that T&M is not familiar

with May benefit from providing a strong

G score here you go so if you're you

know if you are from a third year

college which you know nobody knows

about having a strong GRE is an

advantage at this University or if your

GPA is quite low a strong G can

compensate for a low GPA to some extent

you see

berkay some programs require applicants

to take standardized test such as G they

have not given a clear answer here but

they say some programs require G it

means there are other programs which do

not require a g Florida International

University so they have a nice filter

here so let's

filter

computer

science I want to go for

Ms

Ms

search and here you

go GRE is not required for Ms computer

science at Florida International

University Oregon State University I'm

looking at College of Engineering

computer science the G is not required

for the admission to computer science Ms

or PhD program University of

Connecticut school of computering G

scores are required for Ms applicants

with the exception of University of

Connecticut undergraduates pursuing The

Five-Year program G scores are not

required for M engineering programs so

for some programs they have wave the GRE

requirement and for others they have not

RPI ransler Poly Technical Institute GRE

test score required for cognitive

science PhD optional for all other

degree programs strongly recommended for

computer science Ms and PHD programs so

yeah they have many programs where the G

is optional T University I'm looking at

computer science Masters program gr

General test scores are not required for

applicants who will have received a

degree from the institution located in

the US or the Canada by the time of

enrollment G scores are required for all

other applicants basically you if you

are from us or Canada you don't need G

if you are from anywhere

outside yes you do need jelly let's not

check same University tough University

and this time biomedical engineering

master's program G General test scor are

not required here you go so for some

program again they have wed the G for

others they haven't you have to

basically check for your particular

program in this University NYU

engineering I'm looking at biomedical

engineering PhD program G scores are

optional NGIT I'm looking at Masters

program and you can see

here G GMAT scores optional for selected

program see below so here there are a

couple of departments that have optional

GRE University of Virginia I'm looking

at the biomedical engineering department

GRE subject test is not required

beginning with the 2020 applications gr

Journal test score is optional

University of notam College of

Engineering I'm looking at PhD in bio

engineering GRE joural test is optional

University of California and wine G

requirements so you can see many

programs do not require the G let's say

computer science not required Wonder

built

University they have nice filter and you

can see here they G requirement in this

column and many programs have optional

optional and many programs are exempt

for example this one biomedical

engineering MS program it's a g exempt

program so you don't need a g for this

program uh civil engineering computer

science Ms you do not need a g Rochester

Institute of Technology

RIT so they basically have a nice filter

here and you can see their G uh

requirement here many programs do not

require G here Material Science and

Engineering MS program they do not

require GRE microsystem engineering PhD

program gr is optional but not

recommended in Mor University Computer

Science Ms applicants gr scores required

for Ms admissions

however G scores are not required for

PhD admissions but will be considered if

submitted Arizona State University

Computer Science PhD program submission

of gr scores is optional the University

of Texas Austin I'm looking at

biomedical engineering so they are not

offering a standard long master's

program for the fall 2025 entry hm okay

but anyway GRE scores are not considered

in the admission process University of

Washington and I'm looking at computer

science and engineering no gr score

requirement PhD admission committee will

not consider G scores there is no

benefit of providing G score during the

application process as any scores that

are received will not be referenced

during the application review process gr

is no more required for the program this

is for the PHD computer

science uh while they have not updated

their website yet but I have again the

feeling that they will continue with GRE

optional policy so far they are just

saying that submitting a test score is

optional for fall 2023 which is old

information they should have you know

updated the information but anyway this

is one of the University that wave the

GRE or made the G optional from last 2

three years and you can check Bentley

University as well Northeastern

University is a gr test optional for the

fall 2023 24 Academic Year and does not

require applicant to submit a

standardized test to be considered for

the admission this is one of the

University that have not updated their

websites yet but I have a gut feeling

that they will continue with their GRE

test optional policy but anyway as soon

as they update their website we will

come back and update our list and maybe

either make a new video or maybe comment

down um comment in the comment section

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University engineering programs optional

for the spring and fall 2024 applicants

I mean again they have not updated their

website yet I have a feeling that they

will continue with their optional G

policy for the fall 2025 as well so you

can check this website maybe after few

weeks or few days maybe soon they will

update their drael University the

College of computing and information I'm

looking at Masters Ms in computer

science G requirement it's recommended

for students with low GPA below three on

the scale of four so gr is recommended

if your GPA is below three on the scale

of four that's another University where

they have GPA based G policy