Graduate students must read both extensively and intensively. They must conduct original research and think creatively and productively, activities which help develop scholarly commitment and stimulate continued intellectual growth. Admission to a Degree Program Students seeking admission to the Master of Science degree program in either biology, computer science, environmental science, mariculture, mathematics, or nursing must submit completed applications to the Office of Admissions. Degree Counselor's Office will indicate the specific dates that applications should be complete for acceptance to the Summer, Fall, or Spring semester, respectively. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional requirements exist for international students.
The Degree Counselor's Office will compile all applications for the graduate degree programs within the College. When appropriate, that office will forward the completed applications of eligible students to the Graduate Selection Committee of the specific degree program. The committee, usually composed of faculty from the discipline, will review the applications, make judgments concerning the acceptance or rejection of applicants and assign graduate advisers. The Degree Counselor's Office will then notify the student of the decision of the Committee. An application procedure is necessary because only a limited number of students can be accepted to graduate study in any semester based upon limitations in both faculty and facility resources.