Three letters of recommendation should be submitted including at least one from a former professor. The aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination is required with a minimum score of 1,100 for verbal and quantitative combined. A substantial statement of interest in the program and potential area of specialization, and an explanation of career goals must be submitted with the standard application. Prospective students are encouraged to contact potential faculty advisers appropriate to their interests. The departmental office can provide a list of faculty research interests.
Admission is contingent upon acceptance by an adviser.
Deadlines Deadlines for admission are March 15 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. Please note these deadlines are for completed applications. Decision notification will be made by May 1 for fall admission and December 1 for spring. The Environmental Science and Policy specialization encourages an independent and creative approach in the development of curricula. Students are required to form a supervisory committee and submit a program of study to the program coordinator for approval within the first 12 credits of course work.