Admissions
Faculty, scientists, and students in the ISP conduct interdisciplinary research spanning the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, and geophysics. Because the ISP is a research organization and not an academic department, each student belongs to the academic department that most closely matches their educational background/interests. For example, a student interested in obtaining a PhD in Physics would first apply to the WSU Graduate School to complete their graduate studies in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (P&A). As a P&A student, they could choose to conduct their graduate research in the Institute for Shock Physics. Links for the various academic programs at WSU are listed to the right.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the Graduate School’s Application Site, which also lists minimum admission requirements. In addition, academic departments may have specific admission requirements beyond those required by the Graduate School. Please visit the academic department’s web page listed on the right for more information.
In your application materials, please indicate your interest in ISP research activities in either the Research Area or Graduate Admissions Statement of Purpose application fields. Please contact the Institute for Shock Physics if you have questions about this process.