Which faculty members are accepting new students?

The following faculty mentors will consider applications for new PhD students for the 2025-2026 incoming doctoral class. GRE scores are not required to apply to our graduate programs, however applicants can choose to submit GRE score if they wish. If an applicant submits GRE scores, some of our faculty consider the scores in evaluating applicants, whereas other faculty do not. The table below indicates whether a faculty member considers the GRE in evaluating applicants.

• Dr. Kathleen Casto - considers GRE
• Dr. Chris Flessner - considers GRE
• Dr. Jill Folk - considers GRE
• Dr. John Gunstad - considers GRE
• Dr. Phillip Hamrick - considers GRE
• Dr. Amy Sato - considers GRE
• Dr. Mary Beth Spitznagel - considers GRE
• Dr. Jennifer Taber - considers GRE
• Dr. Clarissa Thompson - does not consider GRE
• Dr. John Updegraff - considers GRE
• Dr. Trevor Williams - considers GRE